Live music in Chautauqua County, NY

Catch an orchestral workshop presentation of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. Members of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra will be featured, with excerpts from the opera presented on stage at Norton Hall.

Enjoy an acoustic blend of pop, rock, and country.

Shawbucks in downtown Jamestown hosts karaoke with DJ Giulia Friday. Enjoy food, drinks, and entertainment while singers take the stage for a fun night out.

A Saturday evening market experience with live music is planned as part of a 12 week series supported by the Village of Mayville and the Town of Chautauqua. Week 9 of the season includes a classic car show, and the musical act is to be announced. Visitors can browse the market, enjoy food, try yard games, and bring chairs to relax. Activities take place at the train depot and within the community before and after the music. The complete lineup will be shared once confirmed.

Solt Cafe hosts live music with Mandy Majtan. A classically trained performer, Mandy offers a soothing selection of classical and contemporary pieces.

Group Ther-Happy hosts an evening of live music featuring Shani Bills. Settle in with a drink and enjoy the tunes, welcoming vibes, and a fun night out.

Rock the Lake brings live music to Chautauqua Lake with a free concert at Hartley Park in Lakewood. Enjoy an acoustic set from Claudia Hoyser with Ryan Hurley, followed by a performance from Fleetwood Macked, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Presented by the Lakewood Community Development Corporation as part of its free summer concert series, this all-ages event offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere where guests can unwind by the water, dance on the lawn, and savor simple summer fun. Admission is free.

Rock the Lake brings a free summer concert to Richard O Hartley Park featuring Fleetwood Macked, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Country artist Claudia Hoyser opens the show. Enjoy the music from the shoreline or by boat, bring your own chairs or blankets, and make use of shade tents available on a first come, first served basis. Food trucks will be on site serving regional favorites, and the setting is relaxed and family friendly for a day of music and lakefront fun.

NERDS GONE WILD brings its award-winning 80s and retro party show to the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Block Party at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York. The celebration takes place outdoors around Seth Meyers: Live!, with performances scheduled both before and after the show. Expect live music along with beer, wine, food trucks and more. Admission is free.

Enjoy an evening of live music as the Johnny Bauer Duo brings a blend of soulful melodies and energetic acoustic rock to Group Ther-Happy in Lakewood, NY. Settle in with a favorite drink and take in a friendly atmosphere filled with lively tunes and good company. It works well for a date night or a laid-back outing with friends.

Jade Giambrone performs live at Big Inlet Brewing as part of the summer-long Wednesday Pasture & Pints series. Enjoy an evening of live music paired with craft beer.

Big Inlet Brewing hosts a Jazz Thursdays concert featuring the Aiden Chamberlain Trio from Trinidad. The evening pairs live jazz with craft beer from the brewery.

Dunkirk’s Music on the Pier returns for a free summer concert evening on the pier. Each Thursday includes an opening band plus a headlining act, and this series features fun themed nights throughout the season. Bring a lawn chair and good vibes for an evening of live music by the water.

Downtown Jamestown comes alive each Thursday with karaoke on the patio at Pearl City Hops. Weather permitting, it happens outside on the patio, and if the forecast turns, the singing moves indoors. Returning by popular demand for another year, the series runs throughout the summer and keeps the music and fun going week after week.