“The Surreal Housewives of Woodstock” at the Byrdcliffe Theater
October 3 in Woodstock
A quirky collaboration between esteemed locals Ed Sanders and Jules Shear, this new “unique, poetic 15-song production…simultaneously celebrates and satirizes the legendary bohemian culture of Woodstock, New York.” The town will never be the same. Or maybe it will. Find out!
O+ Festival
October 9-11 in Kingston
The long-running summit centering on the exchange of art, music, and wellness is back. Acts include Matt Pond PA, MC Lars, Pete Bernhard (The Devil Makes Three), DJ Alexis Krauss (Sleigh Bells), Doug Gillard, and the Mammals, plus a photobook event with Melissa Auf der Maur.
Walter Salas-Humara at Lucky Dog
October 16 in Beacon
Salas-Humara was the front man and main songwriter of New York indie alt-country pioneers the Silos, who were named Best New Band of 1987 by Rolling Stone. Here he’ll play this rare East Coast return. (Freedy Johnston plays in November 8; Hamell on Trial hammers December 4.)
Lucibela at The Local
October 15 in Saugerties
Cape Verdean singer Lucibela has been called the modern heiress to the legacy of the great Cesaria Evora. Her heartfelt traditional songs are rich in love, longing, and memory. (Ukraine’s Kommuna Lux comes by October 10; Brazil’s Lux Bia Ferreira vocalizes November 14).
The Orchestra Now 2026 Season
October 17-December 15 at Bard College in Annandale-in-Hudson
Bard’s graduate-program ensemble performs “The American Spirit” conducted by Kellen Gray (October 17), “‘Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark’ in Concert” (October 31-November 1), “Gershwin, Jazz, and the Music of Jewish Emigres” (November 14-15), and more.
Sugar at Basilica Hudson
October 18 in Hudson
Bob Mould’s beloved post-Husker Du trio has reunited for a roaring return that includes this much-anticipated date. (Stoner metal kings Sunn O))) and Sleep rock on, respectively, October 9 and November 11, and radio pop hitmakers Third Eye Blind look in on October 30.)
David Amram at the Athens Cultural Center
October 18 in Athens
One of America’s cultural treasures, and a colorful figure the Hudson Valley is lucky to call one of its own, composer and musician David Amram has worked with everyone from Kerouac to Monk, Depp, and Dylan. The 95-year-young legend will hold forth at this free, all-ages event.
Howland Chamber Music Circle at the Howland Cultural Center
October 18, November 15
Since 1993—well before revitalization came to Beacon—the dedicated HCMC has held this exquisite chamber series in the beautiful and historic Howland center. The fall segment of its 2026 lineup has the Poiesis Quartet (October 18) and the Dorian Wind Quartet (November 15).
Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE at Mass MoCA
October 20 in North Adams, Massachusetts
On the heels of their new collaborative album Pompeii//Utility, the acclaimed indie hip-hop duo of Odd Future collective member Sweatshirt and solo rapper MIKE get things lit in Berkshires. (Autumn also has Lucinda Williams on October 2 and Devendra Banhart’s Hug on October 9.)
Los Lobos at the Egg
October 23 in Albany
An American institution, Los Lobos have been together as a band and making great, timeless music for an astounding 50 years, which they’ll celebrate with this Capital Region return. (Yonder Mountain String Band rosins up October 7 and Rachel Yamagata sings November 18.)
Erehwon Ensemble at the Old Dutch Church
October 25 in Kingston
Kingston’s first professional orchestra, the new 21-member-strong Erehwon Ensemble is led by celebrated conductor David Rudge. This program, titled “Skylife and Voodoo Dolls,” kicks off the group’s inaugural season and promises works by Shostakovich, Sibelius, and several others.
Jeff Tweedy at the Bearsville Theater and the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
October 26-27 in Bearsville; October 30 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Take your pick as to where and when you’d like to catch the Wilco frontman when his latest solo tour brings him back to our sector: October 26 or 27 at the Bearsville Theater or October 30 at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. But act swiftly, as all three shows will likely sell out.
Raga Space at the Park Theater
October 30 in Hudson
With Eric Fraser (Brooklyn Raga Massive; bansuri flute), Abhik Mukherjee (sitar), and Mir Naqibul Islam (tabla), here’s a deep night of Indian classical music. (Black Mountain Symphony casts a spell October 23; Tommy Stinson’s Cowboys in the Campfire burn October 30.)
Carsie Blanton with the Burning Hell at the Colony
October 30 in Woodstock
Virginia-born protest singer and activist Carsie Blanton is fiery as all get-out—she’s also subversively funny: See the videos for the songs “Peace and Freedom” and “Price of Eggs.” (Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds land October 17; Tinsley Ellis tunes up November 15.)
Rasputina and the Dust Bowl Faeries at Tempo
October 30 in Kingston
This night before Halloween sees gothy fare from Melora Creager’s influential cello rock trio, Rasputina, and the Dust Bowl Faeries, led by the eccentric Ryder Cooley. (Shinbone Alley does “Supernatural Ballads Social Sing” October 27; Jay Ungar’s 80th birthday jumps November 15.)
Adult./A Place to Bury Strangers/Genre is Death at Assembly
November 5 in Kingston
Detroit electropunk duo Adult. have been going 25 years, recording for labels like Mute, Thrill Jockey, and Third Man. New York’s A Place to Bury Strangers and Genre is Death are known for their incendiary shows. (Deerhoof trots in November 7; Pokey LaFarge picks November 13.)
Orleans at UPAC
November 7 in Kingston
Soft rockers Orleans (“Still the One,” “Dance with Me”) are calling it a day with this tour. Perhaps ex-member and congressman John Hall will sit in. (At the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie, Judy Collins bids farewell November 13; the Wailin’ Jennys whoop it November 19.)
