Syracuse in the summertime can get quite hot, humid and sticky—but tough it out and get outside! There’s an array of good times to be had at the many festivals and outdoor happenings within the city and its surrounding parameters. So avoid a bigger electric bill and turn off your air conditioner, and get in your car and roll down the window to catch the wind of the many good times and good vibes in your own neck of the woods. 

You know it’s a Central New York summer when they’re rocking all over the map. This area boasts an impressive range of concert venues—from grand to village park—and every type in between. Want to see a local favorite? No problem; you can be sure one is playing somewhere in the area. Hankering for a national legend? There’s no shortage of places to check out these bands on the run. The following calendar lists summer concerts and musical events at every major upstate venue, and scores of Syracuse-area locations. Contact each venue for more information. For updates throughout the season, check out the Concert Calendar every Wednesday in The New Times and in its expanded form online at www.syracusenewtimes.com.