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At a press conference on April 7, the Hoochenanny Festival 2026 music lineup was announced for Center Park West in Fairport, NY, from Friday, August 14, through Sunday, August 16. Headliners at this year's Hoochenanny include My…

Organizers of the Hoochenanny Festival have announced the event will return for its third year from August 14–16, moving to a new home at Center Park West in the Town of Perinton, New York. Previously…

Norwich, NY's annual NBT Bank Summer Concert Series concludes this Thursday, August 26, with a performance by legendary bassist George Porter Jr. and his band, the Runnin' Pardners, at 7:00 p.m. in Norwich's East Park. George Porter…

The Binghamton Porchfest will return to the city’s Westside Neighborhood for its 10th annual season on August 31, 2025 from 12-7 p.m. Offering free performances directly from the residential porches, stoops, and yards at the Abel…

Lake George's beloved annual concert series, Fridays at the Lake, concludes this Friday, August 29, with performances by Saratoga-based bands Ten Most Wanted and Rick Rourke's Lost Wages. The free concert at Lake George's Shepard Park will…

Wild in the Trees Music and Skate Festival returns October 4, bringing live music and skateboarding Contests to Lake George Skate Plaza. Presented by Mirth Films, this year's annual Wild in the Trees Music and Skate Festival is…

Freewheeling troubadour camp, Camp What The Folk is bringing three days of community, nature, music and more to the Catskill mountains. September 2 through 5, Todd Snider's third annual Camp What The Folk comes to Full Moon Resort…

Northern New York's premier brew and music festival Brew York returns this summer, featuring a lively lineup of performers and a full day of festival fun for all. Brew York is inviting all to its festival to share in celebrating the…

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) is launching its inaugural festival, LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival, this summer. LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival will be held August 8-10 at LIMEHOF's…

The Hope Rocks Music Festival is coming to Albany this summer, sparking awareness for mental health and celebrating addiction. This event is a free, two-day arts and healing festival that features speakers, artists, counselors, crafters,…