Here’s a guide to over 20 not-to-be-missed events—including shows featuring legends like Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Stevie Nicks—plus a comprehensive list of concerts on both sides of the Hudson to keep you singing all summer long.
Bearsville Theater Festivals
Woodstock
May – September
Since 2022, the newly renovated Bearsville Theater has been a hub for live music in Woodstock, and this season is no exception. In addition to regular concerts, mark your calendar for seven special events taking place at the complex: the Bluegrass Festival (May 26), Folk Festival (July 6), Green Festival (July 20), Festival of Awakening (August 10), Art Festival (August 17), and the Country Festival (September 1). The season concludes on September 21 with the Fall Festival.
Irish Music Festival
Orangeburg
June 8
For the second year in a row, the Bergen Irish Pipe Band will host an all-day celebration of Irish music at the Rockland GAA. The group will be joined by the McLean Avenue Band, Cousins Moran, and more. In between sets, peruse vendor tables and grab food and a pint of beer at the bar. More info on Eventbrite.
Sleepy Hollow Music Festival
Sleepy Hollow
June 8
Ring in the summer at one of the region’s newest music festivals. Two stages overlooking the Hudson at Kingsland Point Park will host performances by rock bands The Verve Pipe, Nightingale All-Stars, and headliner Cold War Kids. Attendees can also look forward to interactive art, local food vendors, and other activities. All ages are welcome; kids 12 and under get in free. sleepyhollowmusicfestival.com
Vineyard Fest
Montgomery
June 16 – September 8
This summer, City Winery Hudson Valley is launching its inaugural Vineyard Fest, a series of 15 music events taking over its grounds on the Wallkill River. On top of live music, one-day events such as Doggie & Daddy Fest on Father’s Day and Americana celebration That ‘70s Fest will feature artisan markets with locally made goods, backyard games, artwork curated by Wallkill Center for the Arts, and food and drinks at the outdoor tasting room. For more info, visit citywinery.com/hudson-valley.
Old Songs Festival
Altamont
June 28–30
The Altamont Fairgrounds will come alive with music and dance from around the world. Featuring traditional, Americana, Quebecois, Celtic, and Appalachian songs, the all-ages festival is immersive and encourages audiences to participate in dances, singing, jam sessions, and daily workshops. A variety of food, drinks, and instrument vendors will be onsite. festival.oldsongs.org
Follow the Arrow Festival
Accord
June 29
This annual one-day fest led by rock and jazz pianist Marco Benevento brings performers like Zambian-rock group W.I.T.C.H., Brazilian band Os Mutantes, and psychedelic Ghost Funk Orchestra to the stage at Arrowood Farm Brewery. arrowoodfarms.com
American Roots Festival
Katonah
June 29
Presented in collaboration with City Winery HV, Caramoor’s four outdoor venues (Spanish Courtyard, Venetian Theater, Friends Field, and the Sunken Garden) feature sets by artists such as Poor Monroe and Rissi Palmer throughout the day. Come nightfall, Grammy-winning folk-rock singer Madison Cunningham takes the stage. caramoor.org
Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival
Saratoga Springs
June 29–30
Spanning two days at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), the 47th annual jazz festival features performances from 22 funk, blues, indie, and pop artists across two stages. While listening to music from Grammy-winning acts such as Samara Joy, Norah Jones, Stanley Clarke N*4Ever, and Laufey, concertgoers can enjoy a variety of craft beers and browse the onsite fine arts fair. spac.org
Outlaw Music Festival
Bethel
July 6
Returning once more to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the touring Outlaw Music Festival presents some of the biggest names in country and rock music on the same stage: Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Allison Krauss, John Mellencamp, and Celisse. bethelwoodscenter.org
Pleasantville Music Festival
Pleasantville
July 13
Music from multiple genres including alternative rock, funk, and folk shine at this beloved annual festival at Parkway Field. Boasting a fun, backyard jam vibe, attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets to hang out for the day and enjoy the music. Adults can grab a drink at the beer and wine garden, and a range of family activities will keep the kids entertained. pleasantvillemusicfestival.com
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival
Oak Hill
July 17–21
Every year, thousands of music lovers flock to the grounds of Walsh Farm for this multi-day bluegrass concert. Set up camp on the farm for the festival or purchase a one-day pass and enjoy sets from Della Mae, Hawktail, The Gibson Brothers, and dozens of other artists. greyfoxbluegrass.com
Larry & Teresa’s July Jam
Accord
July 20
Join Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams for a full day of folk and roots music at Arrowood. To celebrate the April release of their latest record “All This Time,” the Americana duo will be joined on stage by acts such as Hot Tuna Acoustic, Connor Kennedy, and The Secret Sisters. arrowoodfarms.com
Rosendale Street Festival
Rosendale
July 20–21
Every July, the Village of Rosendale’s Main Street attracts thousands to this two-day fest where dozens of local artists perform across six stages (full line-up available online). Admission is free for all ages, but donations are encouraged. rosendalestreetfestival.org
Jazz Festival
Katonah
July 27
Caramoor comes alive with the smooth sounds of jazz. Head there during the day to listen to sets from Julius Rodriguez, Francesca Tandoi, and more. Then stick around for pianist Matthew Whitaker who takes over the Venetian Theater at 7:30 p.m. caramoor.org
Big Lawn Music Festival
Poughkeepsie
August 3
Sip on craft beers from Plan Bee Farm Brewery and discover local talent at this outdoor festival that aims to shine a spotlight on Hudson Valley- and NYC-based artists. New this year: aspiring musicians can participate in the Writer’s Round, a series of workshops where songwriters provide feedback on each other’s works in progress. biglawnmusic.com
Bard Music Festival
Annandale-on-Hudson
August 9–11, 15–18
Every summer, the Fisher Center at Bard College examines the works and cultural impact of a singular composer. This year, the college honors Romantic-era songwriter Hector Berlioz through a series of concerts, orchestral performances, and panels across two weekends. fishercenter.bard.edu
The music festival isn’t the only reason to visit Bard. Their annual SummerScape celebration brings eight weeks of theater, dance, music, and more to the college campus. On the roster for 2024: theatrical performances of James Joyce’s Ulysses, a jazz club-inspired dance program by the Urban Bush Women, showings of the opera “Le Prophète,” and live music under the colorful Spiegeltent.
Summer Hoot
Olivebridge
August 23–25
All are welcome at this outdoor fete at the Ashokan Center. Performances by local rock, folk, and funk bands are at the heart of the festival, with plenty of other activities to keep the family entertained. Tickets, music line-up, and more can be found online. hoot.love
Live at The Local
Saugerties
Various dates
A new Saugerties venue is feeling the love. Located in a renovated 19th-century chapel, The Local has featured live music and the arts since opening in September 2023. Earlier this year, the venue added a new stage thanks to the efforts of a crowdfunding campaign (which is ongoing and will cover repairs, lighting, and more)—over $20,000 was donated. The summer season kicks off in June with performances from jazz flamenco duo Chano Dominguez and Antonio Lizana, spiked fiddle player Kayhan Kalhor, and Ukrainian folk-punk group DakhaBrakha.
Hudson Valley Wine & Music Festival
Newburgh
August 31
The 3rd annual Hudson Valley Wine & Music Festival is primed to be the biggest one yet. Head to Newburgh People’s Park on the water to sip local vino and jam to bands. Info on Eventbrite.
Meadowlark
Stone Ridge
September 14–15
At this festival, artists and groups from several genres gather to serenade crowds on the grounds of Stone Ridge Orchard. Also on the farm: an art fair, food trucks, farmers market, and more. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to support Hudson Valley farms and farmers. meadowlarkfest.org
Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival
Albany
September 14
Join the City of Albany at the Jennings Landing Amphitheatre for riverside performances from up-and-coming jazz artists. Admission for all ages is free; line-up is available online. albanyevents.org
Pearlpalooza
Albany
September 21
For the 15th year, this free music festival will fill North Pearl Street with alternative rock performances, craft beer, cider, and spirits, and more attractions for all ages. Before the music gets started, join the street-wide YogaPalooza event at 11 a.m.; between sets, you can swing by the shops and restaurants of downtown Albany. downtownalbany.org
The Hit List
Mark your calendars for these summer concerts happening in our backyard.
June
6/1
The Antlers & Okkervil River
Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock
Back to the Garden 1969
Towne Crier Cafe, Beacon
Chris Mann
The Emelin Theater, Mamaroneck
6/2
Joss Stone with Nik West
The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester
Billy Prine & The Prine Time Band: Songs of John Prine
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Peekskill
6/3
Charley Crockett
Empire Live, Albany
6/4
Bonnie Raitt
Palace Theatre, Albany
6/6
An Evening with The Kingston Trio
The Emelin Theater, Mamaroneck
Mr. Joe Jackson Presents: Joe Jackson Solo and The Music of Max Champion
Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown
The Allman Betts Band with JD Simo
Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown
Charley Crockett: $10 Cowboy Tour
The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester
6/7
Get the Led Out: A Celebration of the Mighty Zep
The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester
The Joni Project
The Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck
Kathy Mattea
Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes
The Warren Haynes Band & The Dreams and Songs Symphonic Experience
Bethel Woods, Bethel
Lez Zeppelin—Greatest Hits Show
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Peekskill
The Flurries
Towne Crier Cafe, Beacon
6/8
Steve Forbert
Towne Crier Cafe, Beacon
Jazz Flamenco Chano Domínguez & Antonio Lizana
The Local, Saugerties
Josh Ritter: Works in Progress and Songs You Know
Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock
6/11
Stryper
Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes
6/12
Stevie Nicks
MVP Arena, Albany
Kim Gordon
Basilica Hudson, Hudson
6/13
The Silos and David Gans
The Colony, Woodstock
6/14
Back For More – A Tribute To RATT
Empire Live, Albany
John Fogerty
Bethel Woods, Bethel
Haley Heynderickx
Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock
Satisfaction—The International Rolling Stones Show
Towne Crier Cafe, Beacon
Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, and Rakesh Chaurasia
Ulster Performing Arts Center, Kingston
Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Peekskill
The Ultimate Doors—A Tribute to The Doors
Silk Factory, Newburgh
6/15
Sam Grisman Project
Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock
Corinne Bailey Rae
The Egg, Albany
Jackson Dean and Alana Springsteen
Concert in the Catskills, Catskill
Jazz Is Dead: Explorations into The Music of Grateful Dead
Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown
Spafford
The Colony, Woodstock
The Wood Brothers
Arrowood Farms, Accord
6/15–16
Kayhan Kalhor
The Local, Saugerties
6/16
Roger Daltrey
Bethel Woods, Bethel
Charles Turner & Uptown Swing
Caramoor, Katonah
Nattali Rize with Minori
The Colony, Woodstock
6/18
The Voice of The Who: Roger Daltrey
The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester
6/19
Nektar
Daryl’s House Club, Pawling
6/20
Gaelic Storm
Daryl’s House Club, Pawling
6/21
Kathleen Edwards
Daryl’s House Club, Pawling
OutHudson Official Pride Kickoff with BETTY!
Hudson Hall, Hudson
S.G. Goodman
Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock
Tusk – The World’s #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown
Fleet Foxes
Ulster Performing Arts Center, Kingston
6/22
Dru Hill
MVP Arena, Albany
Nation of Language
Glen Falls House, Round Top
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Caramoor, Katonah
6/23
Chamber Feast
Caramoor, Katonah
Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets
Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock
6/25
Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets
Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown
6/25–26
DakhaBrakha
The Local, Saugerties
6/26
Dead Last Wednesdays featuring Gratefully Yours
The Colony, Woodstock
6/27
Mikaela Davis with Rich Ruth
The Colony, Woodstock
Hootie & the Blowfish
Bethel Woods, Bethel
Say She She
Griffin House, Palenville
Abeo Quartet
Caramoor, Katonah
6/28
Roomful of Teeth
Caramoor, Katonah
Rejuvenation 50! with George Porter Jr., Leo Nocentelli & Dumpstaphunk
The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester
An Evening with James Taylor & His All-Star Band
Bethel Woods, Bethel
The Royales
New Rochelle Council on the Arts, New Rochelle
Sirsy
Towne Crier Cafe, Beacon
Will Downing
Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown
6/28–29
Zoso–The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
Daryl’s House Club, Pawling
6/29
Tommy Prine
Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock
The Fab Faux
The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
Ulster Performing Arts Center, Kingston
An Evening with Peter Yarrow & Noel Paul Stookey
Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown
Fred Hersch Trio
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
PUBLIQuartet
The Garage at Chatham, Chatham
6/30
The Knights & Aaron Diehl
Caramoor, Katonah
Manhattan Chamber Players
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
July
7/4
Pops, Patriots, & Fireworks
Caramoor, Katonah
7/5
Alanis Morissette
Bethel Woods, Bethel
The Verdict Caribbean Band
New Rochelle Council on the Arts, New Rochelle
Mariel Bildsten Trio
Caramoor, Katonah
Calidore String Quartet with Bridget Kibbey
Caramoor, Katonah
Justin Hayward & Christopher Cross
Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown
7/6
Frederic Chiu & David Gonzalez
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
Tracy Bonham
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
Stefania Dovhan
Grazhda Music Center, Jewett
Brad Cole & the Bosa Blue Trio
Daryl’s House Club, Pawling
Duo Kayo
Caramoor, Katonah
Kiki Valera y su Son Cubano
Caramoor, Katonah
7/7
The Steele
New Rochelle Council on the Arts, New Rochelle
Escher String Quartet
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
Sphinx Virtuosi
Caramoor, Katonah
7/10
Fallujah
Empire Live, Albany
7/11
Owls
Caramoor, Katonah
Luke Bryan
Bethel Woods, Bethel
7/12
Jason Mraz & The Superband
Bethel Woods, Bethel
Lucy Kalantari
Caramoor, Katonah
Fitz and The Tantrums
Empire Live, Albany
Joe Stump
Empire Live, Albany
Los Lobos
Arrowood Farms, Accord
Artie Toba Band
New Rochelle Council on the Arts, New Rochelle
Lost Bayou Ramblers
Caramoor, Katonah
7/13
Eddie Seville
Daryl’s House Club, Pawling
Kevin Zhu & Maxim Lando
Caramoor, Katonah
Sutton Foster
Caramoor, Katonah
Marcus King
Palace Theatre, Albany
Taka Kigawa
The Garage at Chatham, Chatham
Windsync
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
The Four Nations Ensemble
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
7/13-7/14
Vincent Pastore
Daryl’s House Club, Pawling
7/14
Windsync
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
Kidz Bop Kids
Bethel Woods, Bethel
Orchestra of St. Luke’s & Miloš
Caramoor, Katonah
Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock
Loungezotica
New Rochelle Council on the Arts, New Rochelle
7/16
Herb Alpert and Lani Hall
The Egg, Albany
7/17
Justin Hayward
Bethel Woods, Bethel
7/18
Santana & Counting Crows
Bethel Woods, Bethel
René Marie & Experiment In Truth
Caramoor, Katonah
Joey Fatone & AJ McLean
The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester
7/19
EagleMania – The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band
Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown
Grateful Bro
New Rochelle Council on the Arts, New Rochelle
Joyce Yang
Caramoor, Katonah
Tribute to Luther Johnson Featuring The Nighthawks and The Blues Express
Towne Crier Cafe, Beacon
7/20
Geneva Lewiz
Caramoor, Katonah
Purcell’s “The Fairy Queen”
Caramoor, Katonah
The Moody Blues’ John Lodge
Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown
Tracy Bonham’s Melodeon
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
Grazhda Chamber Music Society
Grazhda Music Center, Jewett
Daryl Hall & Elvis Costello
Bethel Woods, Bethel
7/21
Miro Quartet
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
Steve Earle
Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown
Alex Radus with Dan Strauss
Daryl’s House Club, Pawling
Elusive Emo & Monica Uhm
New Rochelle Council on the Arts, New Rochelle
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
Bethel Woods, Bethel
Mammoth WVH
Empire Live, Albany
7/23
As I Lay Dying
Empire Live, Albany
7/24
Train & REO Speedwagon
Bethel Woods, Bethel
7/25
Our Song, Our Story: The New Generation of Black Voices
Caramoor, Katonah
Hank Williams Jr.
Bethel Woods, Bethel
7/26
Limp Bizkit
Bethel Woods, Bethel
The Crane Wives
Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock
Grupo Arrebol
New Rochelle Council on the Arts, New Rochelle
Time for Three
Caramoor, Katonah
Tab Benoit & Anders Osborne
The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester
7/27
Soulshine–The Allman Brothers Experience
Towne Crier Cafe, Beacon
Grazhda Chamber Music Society
Grazhda Music Center, Jewett
Hozier
Bethel Woods, Bethel
Deni Bonet & Chris Flynn
Daryl’s House Club, Pawling
John Cage and 4’33”
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
Angela Hewitt
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
7/28
Pacifica Quartet
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
Morrisiania
New Rochelle Council on the Arts, New Rochelle
Apollo’s Fire
Caramoor, Katonah
7/29
The Moody Blues’ John Lodge
The Bardavon, Poughkeepsie
7/30
We Love Zappa
City Winery, Montgomery
7/31
Damn the Torpedos
Daryl’s House Club, Pawling
August
8/2
New Rochelle Council on the Arts
New Rochelle Council on the Arts, New Rochelle
Gabriel Globus-Hoenich
Caramoor, Katonah
Richard Goode
Caramoor, Katonah
Jerry Daze Between
The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester
8/3
Simon Shaheen Trio
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
Clayton Stephenson
Caramoor, Katonah
Rhiannon Giddens
Caramoor, Katonah
8/4
Chelsea Guo
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: Remain in Light
Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown
Orchestra of St. Luke’s & Jeremy Denk
Caramoor, Katonah
Matte Relevo
New Rochelle Council on the Arts, New Rochelle
8/9
Delonna Jones and Friends
New Rochelle Council on the Arts, New Rochelle
8/9–8/11
Phish
Bethel Woods, Bethel
8/10
Lun Li & Hanzhi Wang
Caramoor, Katonah
HEART
MVP Arena, Albany
The Lysander Trio
Doctorow Center for the Arts, Hunter
World Music: OMNY Taiko
The Orpheum Performing Arts Center, Tannersville
The Waste Land
The Garage at Chatham, Chatham
Elizabeth Mitchell
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
After Spring Sunset: A Tribute to Peter Schickele
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
8/11
Ariel Quartet
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
Dre Got the Blues
New Rochelle Council on the Arts, New Rochelle
8/16
Hasta La Zeta
New Rochelle Council on the Arts, New Rochelle
Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ Top
Bethel Woods, Bethel
Mokoomba
Caramoor, Katonah
8/17
Steve Gorn, Vinay Desai & Samir Chatterjee
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
Ryan Adams
Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, Sugar Loaf
Manticore—The Tribute to Emerson Lake & Palmer
Towne Crier Cafe, Beacon
Windham Festival Orchestra
The Orpheum Performing Arts Center, Tannersville
8/18
North County Band
Towne Crier Cafe, Beacon
Isidore String Quartet
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
Rachel Stern
New Rochelle Council on the Arts, New Rochelle
Five for Fighting
Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown
8/21
Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls
Bethel Woods, Bethel
8/23
Kirk Kuffke Trio
The Garage at Chatham, Chatham
What It Is
New Rochelle Council on the Arts, New Rochelle
8/23–24
Joe Bonamassa
The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester
8/24
Margaret Leng Tan
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
8/25
Bates
New Rochelle Council on the Arts, New Rochelle
Reed Tetzloff
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
Tedeschi Trucks Band
Bethel Woods, Bethel
Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore with The Guilty Ones
Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock
8/27
Joe Bonamassa
Palace Theatre, Albany
8/29
Dweezil Zappa
Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown
8/30
FDR Drive
New Rochelle Council on the Arts, New Rochelle
Jenny Lin
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
8/31
Bill Charlap Trio
Maverick Concerts, Woodstock
Waxahatchee
Arrowood Farms, Accord
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