Search through our events calendar to find not just live music offerings that you’ll love, but other fun happenings.
Live Music in the Adirondacks
The music scene in the Adirondacks is deeply woven into the fabric of the region, sustaining a diverse, year-round schedule across the entire park. In the warmer months, nearly every community hosts a free outdoor concert series, like Songs at Mirror Lake or Music on the Green, showcasing everything from classical orchestra and folk to rock and bluegrass, often set against a beautiful lakefront backdrop. Beyond summer, local restaurants, breweries, and professional arts centers host regional and national acts, ensuring vibrant live music and entertainment is available here through every season.
Music Highlights From Across the Adirondacks
Saranac Lake
The Music on the Green concert series is a cherished summer tradition in Saranac Lake, bringing free live music to Riverside Park every Wednesday evening in an easygoing, community-focused setting. Featuring a wide range of performances from alternative rock and blues to folk and jazz, it’s the perfect place to grab a lawn chair or blanket and soak in the spirit of the village. The local music scene keeps the momentum going all season long with events like the Northern Current Music Festival, PorchFest, and the Dewey Dubs Electronic Music Festival, along with regular live shows at spots like the Waterhole, the Garagery, and Hotel Saranac.
Lake Champlain Region
The Ballard Park Summer Concert Series in Westport is a beloved community tradition, offering free, high-quality live music with stunning views of Lake Champlain. Held in a spacious green setting perfect for blankets and lawn chairs, the series features an eclectic mix of performances ranging from Latin jazz and Celtic rock to traditional folk and lively square dancing. Don't forget to check out performances presented by the Ticonderoga Festival Guild and the Port Henry waterfront farmers market concert series, both adding even more opportunities to enjoy live music in scenic, community-centered settings along the lake.
Lake Placid
The Songs on Mirror Lake concert series is a popular, free summer tradition that brings live music to downtown Lake Placid every Tuesday evening. Hosted in Mid’s Park against the scenic backdrop of Mirror Lake, the series features local, regional, and national touring acts spanning Cuban jazz, reggae, progressive Americana, and rock. Run by an all-volunteer nonprofit, it offers high-quality cultural experiences for both residents and visitors with a uniquely Adirondack twist. Grab a kayak and listen from the water. Mark calendars with performances by the Lake Placid Sinfonietta and a full ongoing schedule at the Arts Center Lake Placid, keeping live music at the heart of the community all season long.
Tupper Lake
The Summer Sunset Series, hosted by Tupper Arts, is a beloved Tupper Lake tradition that fills warm evenings with live music at the Bandshell in Flanders Park all season long. Set against one of the most picturesque sunset backdrops in the Adirondacks, these free performances showcase a wide range of talent and create a relaxed, community atmosphere. Bring a blanket and settle in, then keep the music going around town with live performances at P-2’s Irish Pub, Raquette River Brewing (RRB), and The Wild Center, where you’ll find everything from laid-back sets to lively shows throughout the summer.
Whiteface Region
The Wilmington Mountain Music Fest is a highly anticipated annual event that captures the lively, community-focused spirit of an Adirondack summer. With four bands, fire dancers, family entertainment, food trucks, and local beer and wine, it’s a music festival that invites you to grab a blanket or chair and settle in for a full day of fun. Keep the music going throughout the season with the Wilmington Beach Summer Concert Series, which brings live performances to a scenic lakeside setting and offers a relaxed way to enjoy warm summer evenings in the heart of Wilmington.
Adirondack Hub
The Adirondack Folk Music Festival in Schroon Lake is a long-running, free event celebrating the diverse musical traditions and talented performers of the Adirondack region. Now in its 36th year, the festival is hosted at the Dock Street venue and features a full day of performances, along with vendors and food trucks that help make it a true community gathering. The summer music scene in the region continues with weekly Twilight Dance and Music events in Schroon Lake, the Indian Lake Summer Concert Series, and the Music By Lake Summer Concert Series in Long Lake, each offering scenic, laid-back ways to enjoy live music throughout the season.
Hamilton County
Hamilton County’s summer music scene comes alive with a lineup of scenic, community-driven concerts set against the region’s lakes and mountain backdrop. In Inlet, the Sunsets by the Lake Summer Concert Series offers relaxed evening performances by the water, while An Evening with the Symphony brings a more classical experience to the shoreline for a memorable night of music in the Adirondacks. In Indian Lake, the Summer Concert Series continues the tradition of free, family-friendly performances that bring the community together all season long. Nearby in Long Lake, the Music By Lake Summer Concert Series delivers lakeside shows that pair live music with sweeping views and classic Adirondack summer evenings.
