Live music in Finger Lakes, NY

Hang out for Live Music Fridays with no cover at the Oasis, an outdoor bar area at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards. Music runs from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with live music continuing on Fridays throughout the season. There’s no cover and the venue offers wine, local snacks, and other beverages like wine slushies and cider tree drinks. Food trucks and bands may change, so it’s a good idea to check their Friday posts for the latest schedule.

Savor great wine while listening to live music in a beautiful venue.

Belle McKee is performing at The Dove Block Project. The show is scheduled for Friday, Aug 7 at 5:00 PM.

Atlas is coming to Treleaven Wines for a live concert night with great music and good vibes. Plan for an outdoor evening, with the venue offering wine and other drink options while you enjoy the show.

Spend your Friday evening at Buttonwood Grove Winery on Cayuga Lake with live music from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. There will be Finger Lakes wines available, along with food from the Between the Groves food truck, plus scenic vineyard views overlooking the lake. This evening’s music is by Old World Warblers.

Garrick Ohlsson gives a solo recital at First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles. The first American to win the Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw and widely recognized for his interpretations of Chopin, he presents a program that spans Shostakovich’s Prelude and Fugue in E minor, op. 87 no. 4, Brahms’s Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, op. 24, Chopin’s Barcarolle, op. 60, and Chopin’s Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, op. 58.

Enjoy cool blues favorites from Ron Spencer Band along with Tom Townsley originals. The night features live music at Moondog's Lounge in Auburn.

This event takes place at The Tavern.

Catch country newcomer Zach Top live as part of the Cold Beer & Country Music Tour. The show will bring a high-energy set of original songs and classic country vibes to the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua.

Enjoy live music from Two for the Show, with food available throughout the day.

This event takes place at Star Cider in Canandaigua, New York.

Stop by for free live music on the Bagg Dare bandstand featuring local artists. Music runs from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, weather permitting.

At the Canandaigua Rising in Unity Gathering, Witches of the Water’s Edge will lend their support to a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest gathering of singing bowls and will also perform during the event. The effort is being coordinated by the Mystic Mermaid Artisan Collective. Performance time is to be determined. Participant registration is available for those who wish to take part in the singing bowl record attempt.

Laurentide Beer Company hosts the return of Jackson Cavalier for a live performance. The upstate New York musician, performer, advocate for musicians’ rights, and music booker is known to appear as a one man band as well as fronting The Big Dead Waltz, rooted in Americana and roots rock while venturing beyond those styles. His discography includes Barefooted and Still Breathing with The Fevertones, the solo albums Half-Moon and Spellbound, and Defend Your Illusion, his first full length with The Big Dead Waltz. Away from the studio, he has played extensively across New York State and beyond, averages 100 to 200 shows a year, and is widely recognized as a busker. He also operates Voidyear MGMT, founded to help artists connect with ethical venues that pay fairly. There is no cover charge, seating is first come, first served, and reservations are not accepted.

Join us at Aurora Brewing Co for The Pin Drops, a live event running from early evening into the night.

Experience a soothing sound journey that aims to calm the nervous system as layered music clears the mental clutter and carries listeners through hypnotic grooves, entrancing melodies, and cinematic soundscapes. Matt Venuti leads with a dynamic blend of electronic and acoustic instruments shaped by decades of appearances in high-profile venues and immersive spaces. Largely improvised, the set is built in real time with an advanced looper and the EVI, a breath-controlled synthesizer. He also features the Hang, the instrument that inspired modern handpans, as well as Waves instruments, the Huaca triple-chambered ocarina, the newly created Gemini Bells, and a curated array of large Himalayan bowls. The result is an expansive sonic experience that is not only heard but deeply felt.

Experience the powerful solo show Resilience by Samite, a multi-media one-man performance that blends urgent, today-feeling music with a timeless journey toward healing. Samite shares his life story, from escaping the dangers of life in 1980s Uganda to learning how music can help others heal. Both performances include an extended post-performance Q&A so you can connect with the artist after the show.

Betty’s Ghost returns to Landon’s Pub and Pizza with a high energy show built around a continuous mix of pop, dance, and rock. Expect an upbeat set that keeps the crowd moving from the first song to the last.

Catch Blues Traveler live at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center, featuring Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors as part of the lineup. The show starts at 6:00 PM, with local venue time noted on the listing.

Lamar Williams Jr. is performing at Lincoln Hill Farms. The show is scheduled for the evening with doors and ticket details available through the ticket listing shown on the page.

Celebrate group singing at a weeklong Summer Sing Camp designed for treble voices ages 9 to 13. Participants explore a variety of songs while building skills in vocal technique, performance, and musicianship through solfège, rhythm practice, and engaging activities. The program includes musical games, movement, and elements of musical theatre, all culminating in a group showcase at the end of the week. Open to new singers as well as those from Odyssey Choir. Tuition is $375 per student, and scholarships are available.

This four-part series, led by Artistic Director Aaron Wunsch, a Juilliard School faculty member, explores how American musicians with independent visions transformed music and influenced the way audiences listen. The course highlights classical voices such as Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Amy Beach, Leonard Bernstein, and William Grant Still; jazz innovators Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and Ornette Coleman; and boundary-pushing creators including Edgar Varèse, John Cage, Terry Riley, Julius Eastman, and Pauline Oliveros, alongside contemporary composers working today. Festival artists will share live performances, and a small wine reception follows the lecture so attendees can connect with fellow music enthusiasts. Admission is free and no ticket is needed. Presented at First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles.

Enjoy Barnstormer’s annual Summer Happy Hour and Live Music Series, featuring all-original live performances along with a special happy hour menu. Stop by for Barnstormer wine, local craft beer, and signature craft cocktails, plus weekly culinary pop-ups. This event runs outdoors at the Hangar Bar from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and it happens rain or shine with plans to move inside the tasting room for poor weather. No cover, no reservations required, and seating is first come, first served. Family friendly and pups are welcome.

Settle in for an evening of classic country and swing with the Dean Goble Band, part of a summer concert series at Lafayette Park. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, relax with friends, and enjoy live music in a welcoming community setting. Arrive early to browse a local farmers market in the park, coordinated by FLX CDC, then stay for the performance. Admission is free and the atmosphere is family friendly, inviting attendees of all ages.

At First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles, artistic directors Julia Bruskin and Aaron Wunsch share the stage with violinist David McCarroll for an afternoon of chamber music. Musik Heute calls McCarroll “a violinist of mature musicality and deep understanding of his repertoire whose playing is distinguished by clarity of form and line.” The program features Mozart’s Violin Sonata in G major, K. 301, two movements from Bernstein’s Mass for cello and piano, and Dvorak’s Trio No. 4 in E minor, “Dumky.”

The Jess Novak Band brings a mix of pop, rock and soul to the Geneva Lakefront Concert Series. Led by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jess Novak, the group features Anthony Saturno on guitar and vocals, Gavin George on drums, and Jay Fabbri on bass. The performance features electric fiddle and guitar with vocals and songs rooted in pop, rock and soul. The concert is held outdoors at the pavilion along Seneca Lake next to the Finger Lakes Welcome Center, and attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. Food and drink will be available from JamRocks315 Food Tent, Taste of Soul Truck, Geneva Gelato, Mom's Main Squeeze, and the Finger Lakes Welcome Center, with vendors subject to change.

A beloved country band returns to Canandaigua as part of the second annual lakeside concert series. Weekly shows spotlight Central New York talent, and this edition brings a country performance on the lawn with lakeside views. Feel free to bring a chair or blanket and get comfortable for live music by the water. Admission is free and parking is available. Outside food or beverages are not permitted, and food and drinks will be available at the outdoor bar. All ages are welcome and the event is pet friendly. If weather fails to cooperate, the show will move indoors to the Cove.

Lyin' Eyes wraps up the Yates County Music Series with a tribute set featuring songs by the Eagles along with hits from the band members’ solo careers. Expect a crowd-friendly performance that encourages singing and dancing to well-known tunes at Yates County Courthouse Park District.

Settle in for a scenic cruise along Seneca Lake, taking in shoreline cottages and cliffs while learning about the lake’s history. A plated dinner is served with beverages available, and the soundtrack is live blues that draws on classics along with a few original numbers in an old-school style. The experience unfolds aboard the Seneca Legacy and runs in any weather.

Participants can share songs or stories and connect through creativity at The Nocturnal Café’s weekly open mic. Now in its fifth year in Ithaca, the series features a rotating lineup of hosts that includes Aria Dawn, Satya Celeste, Laik Uticone, and more. Attendees can showcase their talents and take part in a community centered on artistic expression.

This edition of the Beginnings Summer Concert Series brings live music to the Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Ithaca Commons, offering a free, all-ages concert in the heart of Downtown Ithaca. The lineup features Drew Kiddoo & The Blackouts alongside Miller and The Other Sinners. Expect a community-focused, outdoor experience with artists spanning a wide range of styles, including jazz, blues, reggae, folk, hip hop, country, bluegrass, rock, and more.

The Irish Lassies bring their American Celtic folk sound back to the LBC with a live performance as part of their residency, featuring a six-piece ensemble from New York’s Finger Lakes. The group began with childhood friends who came together to sing Celtic songs and share stories about the Irish across Ireland and the Americas, later growing as additional members joined while the origin of the band’s name remained a lighthearted mystery. Their arrangements showcase rich four-part harmonies in stirring ballads and soulful tunes, with vocals supported by mandolin, tenor banjo, bazuki, concertina, violin, rhythm guitar, and bass. There is no cover and reservations are not accepted. Seating is first come, first served.

Music in the Park brings no-cost live performances to Seneca Falls, with a new band and local food vendors featured at each show. Pack a lawn chair and an appetite to enjoy food truck offerings and a relaxed summer atmosphere in the park. For the latest lineup and event updates, follow on social media.

Unwind with a perfect summer evening at Six Mile Creek Vineyard with sunset views, great wine, and free live music. John Simon & Friends will perform from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a laid-back, feel-good sound. Wine will be available by the glass or bottle throughout the evening. Please note that outside alcohol is prohibited.

Spend an evening surrounded by the glow of the gardens as live music fills Sonnenberg after dark. This family-friendly program welcomes all ages to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and a beautiful setting. Tickets are available both online and at the admissions gate. General admission is $13, members pay $10, children ages 3 to 15 are $5, and children under 3 are free.

Step back into the 80s for a live DJ dance party on Canandaigua Lake. Enjoy appetizers and an open bar while cruising and dancing as the sun goes down. Recommended arrival is 6:30 PM for 6:45 PM boarding and a 7:00 PM departure.