Explore 2000s throwbacks, dip into Syracuse’s jazz scene this summer
The Empower Federal Credit Union Ampitheater at Lakeview will host an array of bands this summer. The warm-weather classic Beach Boys will bring their California-inspired hits to the venue in June. Cassandra Roshu | Senior Staff Photographer
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The ‘90s jam band will perform their rock tunes in Syracuse this summer. Lead singer Dave Matthews and supporting musicians formed the band in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1991. They offer authentic blends of rock, blues and jazz sounds. Get tickets here.
When: May 27, doors at 6 p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
Price: $69 – $615
Early-2000s pop-punk icon Avril Lavigne is bringing an alternative atmosphere to Syracuse with her “Greatest Hits Tour.” The tour began last summer in Canada, featuring tracks from all seven of her studio albums, and is set to end this June. Lean into the 2000s nostalgia and experience her record-breaking hits, like “Complicated,” “Girlfriend,” “Sk8er Boi” and many more. Get tickets here.
When: May 28, 7 p.m.
Where: Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
Price: $37 – $499
Soak in classic country feels at Luke Bryan’s “Country Song Came On Tour” this summer. The tour is named after a song on his 2024 album, “Mind Of A Country Boy,” and features songs from the record along with his most popular hits, like “Country Girl (Shake It For Me).” Joining Bryan are special guests George Birge, Ashland Craft and Adrien Nunez. Get tickets here.
When: June 5, 7 p.m.
Where: Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
Price: $55 – $1,094
A celebration of the genre and its influence, the annual free admission New York State Blues Festival entertains and educates the Syracuse community with blues culture. The three-day-long festival features performances from Warren Haynes Band, Ruthie Foster, The Kingsnakes and many more.
When: June 12-14, gates at 4 p.m. on Thursday, 3 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. on Saturday
Where: Chevy Court at the New York State Fairgrounds
Price: Free
Syracuse International Jazz Fest
Syracuse International Jazz Fest features numerous jazz artists from around the community and across the country. This is their 39th year of showcasing musicians in venues and restaurants across Syracuse. The five-day-long festival will feature artists like The Spinners, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Orange Juice, Syracuse University’s Student Jazz Combo.
When: June 25 – June 29
Where: JMA Wireless Dome, Clinton Square, Hendricks Chapel
Price: Free
The Beach Boys are bringing their surf-rock sound to Syracuse. The band, formed in Hawthorne, California in 1961, has been captivating fans with their pop-rock style and vocal harmonies for decades. Mike Love, lead vocalist, is the last original member of the band still touring. Get tickets here.
When: June 29, 3 p.m.
Where: Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
Price: $31 – $348
Indulge in the ‘90s post-grunge sound of rock band Creed this summer. Vocalist Scott Stapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti formed the band in 1994. Rock out to their iconic hits at the “Return of the Summer of ‘99 Tour,” with special guests 3 Doors Down and Mammoth WVH. Get tickets here.
When: July 11, 7 p.m.
Where: Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
Price: $55 – $1,364
