Events

Skaneateles FestivalPacifica Quartet & Aaron WunschFri. July 31, 2026 7:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of SkaneatelesEvent Sponsored by: The Pacifica Quartet is known for performances that are “engrossing, characterful…with a luminescent tranquility spine-tingling intensity” (The New York Times). They offer classic quartets by Haydn and Barber (including the famous Adagio for Strings, in its original […]

Skaneateles Festival Broadway by the Lake with Norm LewisSat. August 1, 2026 8:00 PM Robinson Pavilion at Anyela's VineyardsEvent Sponsored by: Piano Sponsored by: Sarah and Kevin Goode Media Sponsor:Renowned for his acting work onstage and screen, fans of musical theater best know Norm Lewis, the SAG, Grammy and Tony-Award nominated star for his booming baritone and the […]

Skaneateles Festival Imani Winds & Andy AkihoThurs. August 6, 2026 Concert at 7:30 PM Pre-Concert Talk at 6:30 PM, Doors Open at 6:00 PM First Presbyterian Church of SkaneatelesEvent Sponsored by:Helga Beck Winners of a 2024 GRAMMY award, the Imani Winds have led a revolution of the wind quintet through their charismatic performances, adventurous programming, […]

Skaneateles Festival An Afternoon with Imani WindsFri. August 7, 2026 2:00 PM May Memorial Unitarian Universalist SocietyEvent Sponsored by:Doug and Peg Whitehouse Piano Sponsored by: Sarah and Kevin Goode  Join the Imani Winds for a special matinee performance on August 7th at 1:30pm at the May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society. Imani Winds, bassoon; Brandon Patrick George, flute; […]

Skaneateles Festival Garrick Ohlsson in RecitalFri. August 7, 2026 7:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles Event Sponsored by:Larry and Tracy Sala Piano sponsored by: Sarah and Kevin GoodePianist Garrick Ohlsson is one of the great classical musicians of our time. The first American ever to win the Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw, Ohlsson […]

Skaneateles Festival Beethoven Under the Stars with Garrick OhlssonSat. August 8, 2026 8:00 PM Robinson Pavilion at Anyela's Vineyards Event Sponsored by:Elsa and Peter Soderberg Piano Sponsored by: Sarah and Kevin Goode This season’s big orchestra concert, conducted by Marcelo Lehninger, brings together two Beethoven “Fours”: his sunny Fourth Symphony and his lyrical Fourth Piano Concerto. […]

Skaneateles FestivalMatinée: Afternoon with FriendsWed. Aug 12, 2026 2:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of SkaneatelesEvent Sponsored by: Artistic directors Julia Bruskin and Aaron Wunsch are joined by violinist David McCarroll and flutist Erin Lesser for a matinee performance. McCarroll has been described by Musik Heute as "a violinist of mature musicality and deep understanding of […]

Skaneateles FestivalAmerican RevolutionsThurs. Aug 13, 2026 Prelude Concert with 2026 Robinson Award Winner at 6:30 PM, Doors open at 6:00 PM 7:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of SkaneatelesEvent Sponsored by:Wendy Graham and Ginger Livingston, Fred and Ginny Marty, Peter and Betsy McKinnell In memory of David Graham Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of […]

Skaneateles FestivalFrom the Forest to the OceanFri. Aug 14, 2026 7:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of SkaneatelesEvent Sponsored by:Chris Johnson and Barbara Durr Piano Sponsored by: Sarah and Kevin Goode From the sounds of the Bohemian forest to the ancient echoes of the ocean, this program captures the imagination with music inspired by nature. Flutist Erin […]

Skaneateles FestivalBluegrass with Carter & ClevelandSat. August 15, 2026 8:00 PM Robinson Pavilion at Anyela's VineyardsEvent Sponsored by:Dan and Linda Scaia   Two of the most decorated and dynamic bluegrass fiddlers join forces! Jason Carter is a three-time GRAMMY Award winner and veteran bandleader. 12-time fiddle champion Michael Cleveland caused a stir at the Skaneateles […]