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Across New York State, local communities hold free music series that bring area talent and national artists to the small towns and villages across the state. Here, we highlight these local music series that can be found in the smallest of towns and largest of cities.
Summer concert series can be found nestled in the towns of the Adirondacks, Catskills and Finger Lakes, making a vacation or trip in these parts of the state can easily include free music performances!
New York has historically been the hub, the heart, the center of America’s music scene, and we explore all news of festivals from New York State and beyond.
40th Annual Waterford Canal Festival Celebrates Erie, Champlain Canals on May 16
The Waterford Canal and Towpath Society present the 40th Annual Waterford Canal Festival, a tradition that…
Electric City SummerFest to Debut in Downtown Schenectady this May
Schenectady will debut a new, free weekly outdoor concert series this summer, Electric City SummerFest, bringing…
518 Day Celebration to Feature Road Race, Vendors, Live Music, and Melba Madness…
518 Day will be celebrated in Albany on Saturday, May 16, a new event celebrating the Capital Region and the…
Waterhole Music Lounge Presents: Party on the Patio 2026 in Saranac Lake
The Waterhole Music Lounge is set to bring the rhythm of summer back to the Adirondacks with the return of its…
Island Takeover at Papermill Island Features a Full Summer of Live Music in…
The Island Takeover launches this summer on Papermill Island in Baldwinsville, presented by Cumulus Media…
9th Annual Rockin’ The Down Summer Concert Series Lineup
The 9th annual Rockin’ the Downs 2026 summer concert series has released its official lineup, featuring seven…
Mayor Dorcey Applyrs Signs First Executive Order Focused on Rejuvenating Albany’s…
Albany's new Mayor, Dorcey Applyrs, signed her first executive order on January 2, 2026, creating a nightlife…
Stranger Things: The Final Season Celebration
After 10 years and 42 episodes, the hugely popular American TV series, Stranger Things is coming to an epic…
‘Jazz in the Burbs’ Brings Local Jazz to Central New York
Dave Kaspar is approaching his ninth year of bringing jazz to locales in Central New York, but in talking to him,…
Jazz at the Lodge: Thursday Night Jazz in Ossining
Thursday nights in Ossining get a little groovier this fall, thanks to Organ Groove Events series "Jazz at the…
“Gospel” Documentary Celebrates 45 Years With Screening at Caffe Lena
Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs announced they will host a film screening of the documentary Gospel, taking place…
LL COOL J to Host the 2025 MTV VMAs Solo, Live from New York
With the summer rapidly coming to a close, fall is fast approaching, and with it comes the 2025 MTV VMAs.
This…
The SteelDrivers Return to Music Haven
The SteelDrivers return to Music Haven Concert Series on Sunday, Aug 10 at 7pm as part of the event's 35th…
Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival Lineup Announced for September
The 2025 Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival returns this year for it's 23rd season of all-day free music from noon to…
Harlem’s Summer Stage Series Returns
Harlem’s Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Plaza is hosting live music this summer as part of New York State’s Summer Stage…
Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center Launches Sunset Music Series
The Hudson Valley's Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center is bringing back live music outdoors this summer. The new…
Friday’s At The Lake Concert Series Continues in Shepard Park
Friday's At The Lake Summer concert series continues at Shepard Park in Lake George.
Friday's At The Lake in…
Alligator Record Artists to Perform Free in Schenectady’s Central Park
Schenectady’s Music Haven Concert Series will welcome two Alligator Records artists to Central Park on Sunday,…
Downtown Ithaca Concert Series Continues Under New Name
The Downtown Ithaca Summer Concert Series returns this season under a new name: Beginnings Credit Union Summer…
Fridays At The Lake in Lake George Returns with Must-See Lineup
Fridays At The Lake returns this summer to Lake George, featuring a must-see lineup of performers who promise a…