SKANEATELES FESTIVAL

World Class Music by the Lake

Come Experience Brilliance

Welcome to the Skaneateles Festival

A dynamic 4-week music festival providing intimate access to the world’s best music in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region.

For more than 40 years we have brought some of the world’s most talented musicians to perform on our stage, with the hope of building community and enduring friendships through music. Our goal is to provide an experience that is inspiring, joyful, and engaging.

Our Mission

To be an outstanding summer music festival, set in the beauty of the Finger Lakes region of New York State, Skaneateles community-inspired, and recognized for its creative and dynamic concert programming, education, and outreach.

Our Vision

To be among the premier cultural experiences in Central New York State—nationally recognized for a high quality of music programming and performance, relevance to the community, and the diversity of the audience served.

SAVE THE DATES!

JULY 31 – AUGUST 23

2025 Season

FREE, SkanFest U: Music and Nature

Date July 29, 2025Time 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmVenue First Presbyterian Church

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July

Opening Night: Folk Meets Baroque

Date July 31, 2025Time 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmVenue First Presbyterian Church

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August

KidsFest with Ruckus: Fiddlesticks!

Date August 1, 2025Time 10:00 am - 11:00 amVenue First Presbyterian Church

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“Massachusetts may have Tanglewood, but central New York has the Skaneateles Festival.”

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Volunteer

The Skaneateles Festival comes to life each August through the gracious support of hundreds of volunteers. We are blessed with a community that is very willing to share their energy and talents.

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Donate

With ticket sales covering less than 25% of expenses, the Skaneateles Festival relies on donations each year to make ends meet. Your generosity enables the Festival to secure the best talent, as well as create educational opportunities, develop innovative programming, and deliver targeted outreach. Please consider supporting the Skaneateles Festival now with a tax-deductible donation.

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Sponsor

Become an Artist or Concert sponsor. As a non-profit organization, the Skaneateles Festival relies on you to generously sponsor the artists and concerts we bring to the stage each season. And being a Festival Sponsor comes with many special benefits.

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