Schoharie County’s summer soundtrack runs from hophouse taprooms to open-air parks, from Wednesday evening concert series to fourth Friday street festivals. Whether you are pulling up a barstool or spreading out a blanket on the lawn, there is a live set worth staying for. Here is where to find it.
Where to Catch Live Music
Taprooms, taverns, and local bars keeping the music going all summer long.
Wayward Lane Brewing
Aromatic IPAs to barrel-aged wild ales, served inside a beautifully restored 1800s hop house with live music to match. History, hops, and harmony in one place.
Learn More →Sunken City Cider
Small-batch craft cider made right in the heart of Schoharie County, with live music that gives the taproom its pulse. The kind of place that earns a regular spot on your summer rotation.
Learn More →The Mill Pond Inn & Tavern
Live musical acts that amplify the country charm of this classic inn and tavern. A natural wind-down at the end of a full day in the valley.
Learn More →Locomotions Sports Bar
Housed in a restored historic train depot, Locomotions keeps the good times rolling with live music every weekend. Great food, great drinks, and a setting with a story.
Learn More →Chieftans Restaurant & Bar
An Irish American family-owned spot where local bands play and line dancing nights have a way of pulling everyone onto the floor. Lively, welcoming, and toe-tapping by design.
Learn More →The Peppercorn Tavern
Local spirits, craft beverages, simple tavern fare, and a room that buzzes when a band sets up. Pull up a stool, rack the pool table, and settle in.
Learn More →Bull’s Head Inn
One of Schoharie County’s most storied dining destinations, the Bull’s Head Inn brings live music into an atmosphere that already has plenty to say. A classic worth revisiting.
Learn More →Summer Serenades
Free outdoor concerts, street festivals, and community music nights happening all summer across the county.
Klinkhart Hall Summer Concert Series
Free Wednesday evening concerts at Chalybeate Park in Sharon Springs, running through early August. Featuring local and regional acts including The Burnt Hill Melody Makers, Annie and The Hedonists, Double Barreled, Fritz’s Polka Band, and Turnover Mule. Beer and cider from Eisenadler Brauhaus on tap.
Arts in the Park
Hosted by the Cobleskill Partnership at Veteran’s Park, Arts in the Park brings local bands and musicians to a picturesque outdoor setting every Thursday evening. An easy, low-key way to spend a summer night in Cobleskill.
4th Friday Street Festival
Presented by the Middleburgh Area Business Association, the 4th Friday Street Festival turns Main Street into a full evening out. Open-air music, local vendors, food trucks, a classic car cruise-in, free activities for all ages, museum tours, and extended shopping hours.
Friday Night Concert Series
Presented by the Schoharie Promotional Association, the Friday Night Concert Series brings live music to the village of Schoharie every Friday in August. A weekly reason to head into town, pull up a seat, and let the evening take care of itself.
Plan Your Visit
Schoharie County has a range of live music venues including Wayward Lane Brewing in Middleburgh, Sunken City Cider, Locomotions Sports Bar, Chieftans Restaurant and Bar, The Peppercorn Tavern, At The Mill Pond Inn and Tavern, and the Bull’s Head Inn. Many host live music on weekends throughout the summer.
Yes. The Klinkhart Hall Summer Concert Series runs free Wednesday evening concerts from July through early August at Chalybeate Park in Sharon Springs. Arts in the Park presents free Thursday evening performances at Veteran’s Park in Cobleskill. The 4th Friday Street Festival in Middleburgh features open-air music on the fourth Friday of each summer month. The Schoharie Promotional Association hosts a Friday Night Concert Series every Friday in August in the village of Schoharie.
Wayward Lane Brewing in Middleburgh regularly features live music in its restored 1800s hop house. Sunken City Cider also hosts live music at their taproom. Check each venue’s schedule for upcoming performances.
Schoharie County is approximately 35 miles southwest of Albany, making it an easy day trip or weekend getaway from the Capital Region.
Plan Your Summer Getaway
Live music, local craft drinks, and summer evenings worth lingering over. Find lodging, events, and everything else Schoharie County has to offer.
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