Events

Skaneateles FestivalPacifica Quartet & Aaron WunschFri. July 31, 2026 7:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of SkaneatelesEvent Sponsored by:The Bob and Sally Neumann Fund for Jazz and Innovative Programming** 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 […]

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 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 magnetic […]

Skaneateles Festival Imani Winds & Andy AkihoThurs. August 6, 2026 7:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of SkaneatelesEvent Sponsored by:Steven and Kelly Scheinman** Winners of a 2024 GRAMMY award, the Imani Winds have led a revolution of the wind quintet through their charismatic performances, adventurous programming, and imaginative collaborations. They are joined by Andy Akiho, a […]

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 GoodeThis season’s big orchestra concert brings together two Beethoven “Fours”: his sunny Fourth Symphony and his lyrical Fourth Piano Concerto. American pianist Garrick Ohlsson, […]

Skaneateles FestivalMatinée: Afternoon with FriendsWed. Aug 12, 2026 2:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of SkaneatelesEvent Sponsored by:The Bob and Sally Neumann Fund for Jazz and Innovative Programming** Artistic directors Julia Bruskin and Aaron Wunsch are joined by violinist David McCarroll for a matinee performance. McCarroll has been described by Musik Heute as “a violinist of […]

Skaneateles FestivalAmerican RevolutionsThurs. Aug 13, 2026 7:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of SkaneatelesEvent Sponsored by:The Bob and Sally Neumann Fund for Jazz and Innovative Programming** Upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Skaneateles Festival considers how the founders’ revolutionary spirit has persisted in American arts and culture as the search for “a […]

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 Alex […]

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 […]

Skaneateles FestivalSpecial Event: Carter & Cleveland "Unplugged"Sun. August 16, 2026 3:00 PM Mandana Barn 1274 State Route 359, Skaneateles NY, 13152Event Sponsored by:The Bob and Sally Neumann Fund for Jazz and Innovative Programming** Join longtime friends Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland for a special “unplugged” duo performance at the Mandana Barn, complete with an open […]

Skaneateles Festival Terra String Quartet at the Carriage House TheatreMon. August 17, 2026 6:00 PM Carriage House Theatre at the Cayuga Museum of History & Art   203 Genesee St Rear, Auburn, NYIn Collaboration with:This event is Free and Open to the Public- No Ticket Required Winners of the 2025 Naumburg Chamber Music Competition and […]