Events

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 […]

Skaneateles FestivalFREE: Musical Trail Walk at Baltimore WoodsWed. August 19, 2026 6:00-7:00 PM Baltimore Woods Nature Center 4007 Bishop Hill Rd, Marcellus, NY 13108  In Collaboration with:This event is Free and Open to the Public- No Ticket Required Come join us at the beautiful Baltimore Woods Nature Center on Wednesday, August 19th, at 6:00 PM. […]

Skaneateles FestivalMeet the Terra String QuartetThurs. Aug 20, 2026 7:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of SkaneatelesEvent Sponsored by:Dont know The swiftly rising Terra String Quartet is the Skaneateles Festival’s 2026 Emerging Artist in Residence. Their name is a nod to their multicultural origins, representing four continents and speaking six languages. They are winners of the […]

Skaneateles FestivalTerra String Quartet at the Wesleyan ChapelFri. August 21, 2026 2:00 PM Wesleyan Chapel, Women's Rights National Historical Park 136 Fall St, Seneca FallsIn Collaboration with:Women's Rights National Historical ParkThis event is Free and Open to the Public- No Ticket Required   Winners of the 2025 Naumburg Chamber Music Competition and recent prizewinners at […]

Skaneateles FestivalSpecial Event: Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens*Please note: venue is ages 21 and over Fri. August 21, 2026 8:00 PM The Vine Theater at del Lago Resort 1133 Route 414, Waterloo, NY 13165 Event Sponsored by:The Bob and Sally Neumann Fund for Jazz and Innovative Programming** Rhiannon Giddens is “one of the most important […]