Geneva Music Festival stretches to four weeks
Grammy winners and genre-bending stars will fill Finger Lakes venues this spring, according to the Finger Lakes Times, as the Geneva Music Festival returns with its biggest season yet. The 2026 festival runs May 19 ... more
Choir fundraiser backs Carnegie Hall trip
Music fills the room Saturday as local singers raise money for a rare Carnegie Hall appearance, according to 14850.com. Members of the Odyssey Choir at Opus Ithaca will host a community fundraiser and silent auction ... more
Luke Bryan set to headline CMAC’s 2026 summer concert season
A major country star is heading to Canandaigua this summer, according to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Luke Bryan will take the stage at Constellation Brands–Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center on Aug. 26 as part ... more
John Legend books Syracuse show
A Grammy-winning hitmaker is bringing an intimate night of music to downtown Syracuse, according to WSYR. John Legend will perform April 28 at the Landmark Theatre as part of his “An Evening of Songs & ... more
New band director reshapes music teaching at Midlakes
A new Middle School band director is bringing big ideas into the classroom at Midlakes, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Chris McAfee joined the district this fall, fresh off completing a master’s degree at ... more
Big names and bold sounds coming to Fort Hill PAC this spring
Music lovers in the Finger Lakes are in for a treat next spring as Fort Hill Performing Arts Center rolls out a fresh lineup packed with jazz, bluegrass, Celtic fusion, and rock tributes. From February ... more
Alison Krauss & Union Station coming to CMAC
Alison Krauss & Union Station will bring their Arcadia 2026 tour to CMAC on July 25. The Grammy-winning bluegrass group, joined by Jerry Douglas, is touring in support of their latest album Arcadia, released in ... more
Finger Lakes Chorale to perform this weekend
The Finger Lakes Chorale will present two free holiday concerts the weekend of Dec. 13–14 in Canandaigua, featuring music by Vivaldi, Mozart, and Holst, along with seasonal Christmas and Hanukkah selections. The first performance will ... more
Wolcott Christmas Concert returns for 25th year
The beloved Wolcott Christmas Concert is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Sunday, December 14, according to The Wayne Times. Sponsored by Lyons National Bank, the free concert will be held at 3 p.m. at the ... more
Music and Movement: Fun Learning Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
In the world of early childhood education, few pedagogical tools are as universally effective as music and movement activities for babies. Long before formal instruction begins, rhythm and sound form a child’s first learning language ... more
The Ataris cancel Syracuse, Buffalo shows over injury
Pop-punk band The Ataris have canceled their December concerts in Syracuse and Buffalo after frontman Kris Roe suffered a back injury, according to syracuse.com. The band was set to headline two holiday events — the ... more
How Rochester’s Blanche and Cab Calloway helped invent the DNA of hip hop
When people trace hip hop's origin story, they usually go straight to the Bronx: those fabled block parties, the breakbeats and scratch, and the revolutionary flair of Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, and Afrika Bambaataa. But ... more
Finger Lakes Camerata to perform free holiday concerts in Geneva and Canandaigua
The Finger Lakes Camerata, a chamber chorus based at Finger Lakes Community College, will usher in the holiday season with two free public concerts during the first weekend of December. The first performance will take ... more
ACO’s holiday concert returns to Auburn Dec. 14
Holiday classics, live vocals, and even Buddy the Elf will take center stage in Auburn on December 14. The Auburn Chamber Orchestra’s “Sounds of the Season” concert kicks off at 2 p.m. that Sunday inside ... more
Gorham Pageant of Bands to make long-awaited return in 2026
After nearly a decade away, one of the Finger Lakes’ most celebrated musical traditions is officially coming back. Organizers have confirmed the Gorham Pageant of Bands will return in 2026, marking the 58th edition of ... more
Skaneateles String Quartet returns to Morgan Opera House
The Skaneateles String Quartet is making a much-anticipated return to Aurora later this month, bringing a program of classical favorites to the Morgan Opera House. The concert takes place Sunday, November 30 at 4 p.m ... more
Rochester City Ballet bringing “The Nutcracker” to Canandaigua Dec. 5–7
The holiday season will get a touch of magic next month as the Rochester City Ballet brings its beloved production of The Nutcracker to Fort Hill Performing Arts Center, with shows scheduled from Dec. 5 ... more
Jack Johnson to play CMAC next summer
Jack Johnson is bringing his mellow beach vibes to CMAC on July 1 as part of his “SURFILMUSIC” Tour, according to WROC. The Grammy-nominated artist, known for “Banana Pancakes” and “Better Together,” will be joined ... more
Canaltown Chorale brings ‘Holiday Joy’ to Walworth and Marion
The Canaltown Chorale is ready to kick off the season with its beloved holiday concert series — and you’re invited to sing along. Back by popular demand, this year’s program, titled Holiday Joy, promises a ... more
