Fri. June 27 • 7pm
Cantine Fields | Saugerties
BKS Night at Saugerties Stallions Game
Catch an all-American baseball game in Saugerties with some all-American perks: free hot dogs and other giveaways, plus a kids’ scooter and bicycle raffle, sponsored by Basch Keegan & Spada.
Fri. June 27 • 7pm
Mariner’s Harbor | Kingston
Breakout Kings
The fifth installment in Mariner’s Harbor’s Friday night Live Music on the Patio Stage series will feature the raw energy of Breakout Kings, a volume-cranked cover band that gives a loud spin to classics like “Bobby Magee” and more contemporary metal like “Sad But True”.
Sat. June 28 • 1pm
Rail Trail Cafe | New Paltz
Spellbinder
Led by singer and therapist Alzara Getz, this bicoastal collective mixes poetic lyrics, theatrical vibes, and spontaneous twists into dreamy, danceable performances powered by fiddle, ukulele, cello, and more.
Sat. June 28 • 2pm
The Griffin House | Palenville
Follow the Arrow Festival
Marco Benevento’s brainchild returns to Palenville’s Griffin House for a day of genre-blending music, art, and community. The family-friendly event features artists like Say She She, Azymuth, and El Michels Affair (DJ set), plus local food, drinks, and live art in a scenic Catskills setting.
Sat. June 28 • 2pm
Seed Song Farm | Kingston
Juma Sultan / Circus of Wolves / Vael Sarela
This farm is a beautiful setting for three acts that create beautiful sounds to match: Juma Sultan is a trailblazing jazz percussionist; Circus of Wolves is a seven-piece band fusing rock, jazz, Latin funk and soul; Vael Sarela is a fellow fuser of genres from electronic to hip-hop.
Sat. June 28 • 7pm
Colony Woodstock | Woodstock
Upstate Reggae Woodstock presents Junior Toots
Summer is the right time for reggae, and Junior Toots — son of reggae legend Toots Hibbert — will be in the right place for you to witness his fiery, soulful stylings with high-energy, socially conscious tunes.
Sat. June 28 • 8pm
Park Theater | Hudson
The Outta Sites
Known for tight harmonies, vintage flair, and lively stage antics, the Hollywood-based band promises an electrifying, retro-infused night of energetic live tunes.
Fri. July 4 • 6:30pm
Tina Chorvas Park | Saugerties
Allie Chip / Tyler Dezago
Saugerties is a hot destination this Independence day as the fireworks will be preceded by a sunset concert over at the beautiful Tina Chorvas Park. Allie Chip, a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter, will take the stage, as will dedicated roots musician Tyler Dezago.
First Sundays through November
Red Owl | Kingston
Red Owl Flea
Every first Sunday of the month, seekers of vintage and thrifted gems flock to Red Owl for an indoor/outdoor extravaganza of quirky and unique vendors.
Sundays through October • 9am
Old Rte. 213 | High Falls
Sunday Flea Markets
You’ll find vintage goods, antiques and yard sale items at this quaint roadside flea market. This High Falls mainstay rarely fails to draw a crowd when the weather’s nice on a Sunday. Pro tip: Walk to Ollie’s Pizza, The Egg’s Nest or The Spy for an incredible lunch.
Wed. July 9 • 8pm
Avalon Lounge | Catskill
Anastasia Coope
This maverick musician and artist is self-described as “communing with the disembodied”, a concept that applies to her ethereal, vocal-driven sound. Synths, strings and beats expand under her entraning voice. Colle and Your 33 Black Angels open the show.
Thu. July 10 • 7:30
The Falcon | Marlboro
Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp
This riveting 12‑piece avant‑garde orchestra serves up a potent mix of minimalism, punk, Kraut rock, free jazz, and hypnotic brass grooves. With tight orchestration and trance‑like energy, their live shows feel like a ritualistic celebration of collective sound.
Fri. July 11 – Sun. July 13 • 8am
Soyuzivka Heritage Center | Kerhonkson
Soyuzivka Summer Festival
This weekend-long event invites all ages to experience Ukrainian culture through traditional music, folk dancing, authentic cuisine, and local artisan vendors. It offers a chance to celebrate heritage, build community, and create lasting memories.
Fri.-Sun. July 11-13 • various times
Herzog’s Baseball Field | Kingston
MyKingstonKids Fest
Hold onto your juice boxes for three days of family-friendly fun. Highlights include “Imagine Island,” packed with high-energy attractions like a VR tent, gaming trailer, inflatable laser tag arena, archery, slime station, and the largest inflatable obstacle course in the Hudson Valley. The festivities kick off with a Friday evening parade.
Sat. July 12 • 11am
Sullivan Street | Wurtsboro
Founders Day Street Fair
The charming village of Wurtsboro will come alive with a wide variety of family-friendly merriment, including a car show, vendors of all kinds, mural painting, and live music on the funeral home lawn with Far Beyond Gone and Jaketown Road. Parking and shuttles are free, and the event is rain or shine.
Sat. July 12 • 7pm
Bearsville Theater | Woodstock
John Sebastian & John Simon
Turn back time with Stories We Could Tell, a night of music and memories from the 1960s with John Sebastian and John Simon. These longtime collaborators share behind-the-scenes tales from their work with legends like The Lovin’ Spoonful, The Band, and Janis Joplin in a casual, story-filled evening that captures the spirit of a transformative era.
Sat. July 12 • 8pm
Maverick Concerts | Woodstock
Elizabeth Mitchell: Joan in Concert
Hear chamber pop in the woods outside of Woodstock in a music venue that’s over a century old. Breathing new life into Joan Baez’s orchestral 1967 album, Elizabeth Mitchell will perform the late and beloved Peter Schickele’s lush arrangements with local musicians—including his daughter Karla Schickele.
Tue. July 15 • 7:30pm
Garvan’s Gastropub | New Paltz
Transa
Don’t miss the powerhouse Irish folk duo of Ger O’Donnell and Trevor Sexton (aka Transa) – renowned for their soulful vocals, multi‑instrumental prowess, and fresh take on traditional melodies – as they perform live at a prime quality Irish restaurant.
Fri, July 18 • 5:30pm
Mid-Hudson Civic Center | Poughkeepsie
ACW Presents Fallout
You owe it to yourself to see some live wrestling if you’ve never experienced the fist-pumping intensity of it all. If you’re already a fan, you’re not going to miss Awesome Championship Wrestling (ACW) returning to Poughkeepsie. See Heavyweight Champion Richard Holliday defend his title against Matt Riddle and the debut of former WWE star Elijah, along with a full card of colorful characters.
Fri. July 18 • 8pm
Opus 40 | Saugerties
Cumbia! Yeison Landero
Cumbia is having its moment in the sun, and that will become literal at Opus 40 when a true legend of the genre – his grandfather basically invented the sound – will play under the sun in our favorite local breathtaking sculpture park.
Sat. & Sun. July 19-20
Main Street | Rosendale
Rosendale Street Festival
This annual tradition has grown massive. With over 100 bands on eight stages and countless vendors and food options, it’s become a must-visit for tourists without losing its authenticity for locals. The community always comes together powerfully to make for a joyous atmosphere.
Thu. July 24 • 7pm
UPAC | Kingston
Sandra Bernhard
Summer’s all about fun and laughs, and this classic comedienne is making a rare local appearance hot on the heels of her much-lauded role in Apple’s hit TV series Severance. Will there be Cold Harbor jokes? Buy tickets to find out.
Sun. July 29 • 7pm
Assembly | Kingston
Femi Kuti & The Positive Force
There are a lot of cool shows at Assembly and this is certainly one of them. At 62, Afrobeat pioneer Femi Kuti stands tall as a relentless force in global music—fusing funk, jazz, and activism with newfound introspection.
Sun. July 29 – Sun. Aug. 3 • 10am
Ulster County Fairgrounds | New Paltz
Ulster County Fair
Cows, carnies, carousels and corndogs coalesce at this enduring tradition. Though it’s not as massive as its sister fair in Dutchess County, it’s still jam-packed with attractions, food, music, and family-friendly fun.
Tue. Aug. 19 – Sun. Aug. 24 • 10am
Dutchess County Fairgrounds | Rhinebeck
Dutchess County Fair
The biggest fair in the area is in Dutchess County, celebrating farming and agriculture with sprawling exhibition halls full of farm critters, plump produce, handmade crafts, and just about anything else you can imagine being displayed in an exhibition hall – plus more food, music, vendors, rides and attractions than you can possibly partake in.
Join the family! 
