Upcoming Events
2026 Summer Village Art Walk
Join us for the 2026 Summer Village Art Walk, hosted by Arts at the Palace - an evening of live music, local art, and community connection in the village of Hamilton, NY.
Village Academy Open House
Learn more about the Village Academy of the Arts at our Open House during the Village Art Walk. Tour the space, talk the team, ask questions, and learn more about enrolling your child. Village Academy of the Arts is a semester-based arts community where students in grades k-12 have the opportunity to grow their skills across multiple artistic disciplines under the guidance of professional teaching artists - all through one simple enrollment.
Live Music with Pamme Swan | Village art walk
Join us Friday, August 28th at 6pm at the Hamilton Center for the Arts for live music from Pamme Swan, accompanied by Steve Skollar, as part of the 2026 Village Art Walk. Also on display at the Hamilton Center for the Arts: Artist Exhibition: Remembering Audrey Swan: A Retrospective of Her Work in Wool
Live Music with Maple Street Boogie | Village art walk
Join us Friday at the Village Art Walk for a loose, groove-heavy night of jam, funk, and roots. Featuring the songs of Henry Howard, the road-tested Resume of guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Jamie Coan, percussive stylings of Brendan O’Connor, un-matched stylings of Prof. Brian Stark on the sax, and Carl “In The Pocket” Picket - Maple Street Boogie takes their inaugural ride on the Palace Theater Stage.
Saturday Jazz in Hamilton - Sponsored by NBT Bank
Join us at Arts At The Palace for one of our most well-loved series, Saturday Jazz in Hamilton! Hosted by professional freelance percussionist Mark Shiner and Colgate Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies Brian Stark. Each month we present unique performances with featured artists.
Writers Accountability Group
The Writers Accountability Group (WAG) is a free monthly opportunity for writers of all ages and genres to come together in person to offer mutual support, motivate accountability and goal-setting, participate in writing exercises, share work, and offer helpful responses to the work shared.
Roald Dahl Day
Join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026 as we celebrate Roald Dahl Day in Hamilton, NY! Roald Dahl Day is an annual global celebration of Roald Dahl’s marvelous stories, characters and worlds. There will be a variety of activities for all ages at different times and locations throughout the village. Come to just one, or come to them all! Admission to the day’s programs and activities is free.
Brady Rymer | Reserved School Performance
A special performance reserved for elementary school students. Three-time GRAMMY Award nominee Brady Rymer and one of the leading voices in independent family music. With catchy songs, warmth, humor, and an infectious spirit, Brady’s live shows get kids and grown-ups singing, dancing, and connecting together. Join Brady - and a few of his local friends - for a high-energy family concert filled with fun, heart, and feel-good music!
Brady Rymer and friends
Free & open to the public - Three-time Grammy nominee Brady Rymer has been making infectious, high-energy rock ‘n’ roll music for kids and families for 25 years. As one of the top acts in the independent family music scene today, Brady lights up stages across the world with their musicality, catchy song lyrics, and messages of kindness and positivity.
2026 Summer Village Art Walk
Join us for the 2026 Summer Village Art Walk, hosted by Arts at the Palace - an evening of live music, local art, and community connection in the village of Hamilton, NY.
Jazz Jams
Harking back to the traditional foundations of jazz, join Brian Stark, Colgate University Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies, as he hosts an evening of live music featuring a variety of sit-in guest musicians in the Palace Studio.
Hamilton Village Quartet: Strings of Belief
Join us for an exciting afternoon celebrating string quartets in Hamilton. Through the intimate voice of the string quartet, the works featured on this concert bring together familiar hymns and fresh ideas into a program that is deeply personal and moving. This one-long program includes pieces by Pärt, Turina, Beethoven, Price, and Ives.
Writers Accountability Group
The Writers Accountability Group (WAG) is a free monthly opportunity for writers of all ages and genres to come together in person to offer mutual support, motivate accountability and goal-setting, participate in writing exercises, share work, and offer helpful responses to the work shared.
Saturday Jazz in Hamilton - Sponsored by NBT Bank
Join us at Arts At The Palace for one of our most well-loved series, Saturday Jazz in Hamilton! Hosted by professional freelance percussionist Mark Shiner and Colgate Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies Brian Stark. Each month we present unique performances with featured artists.
Syracuse City Ballet Presents Cinderella | Reserved School Performance
A special performance reserved for elementary school students. Cinderella is a famous story ballet set to music by Sergei Prokofiev. It premiered at the Bolshoi Theatre on November 21, 1945, with choreography by Rostislav Zakharov and starring Galina Ulanova. Known for its rich, emotional score and magical atmosphere, it remains a staple of major ballet companies worldwide! Best for grades K-3rd.
Writers Accountability Group
The Writers Accountability Group (WAG) is a free monthly opportunity for writers of all ages and genres to come together in person to offer mutual support, motivate accountability and goal-setting, participate in writing exercises, share work, and offer helpful responses to the work shared.
Jazz Jams
Harking back to the traditional foundations of jazz, join Brian Stark, Colgate University Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies, as he hosts an evening of live music featuring a variety of sit-in guest musicians in the Palace Studio.
Henry Howard & Friends - The Fantastic Art of Noticing | Reserved School Performance
A special performance reserved for elementary school students. Join our Executive Director and Singer/Songwriter Henry Howard & Friends interactive gallery tour and live music experience designed especially for students in grades K–3.
Saturday Jazz in Hamilton - Sponsored by NBT Bank
Join us at Arts At The Palace for one of our most well-loved series, Saturday Jazz in Hamilton! Hosted by professional freelance percussionist Mark Shiner and Colgate Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies Brian Stark. Each month we present unique performances with featured artists.
Writers Accountability Group
The Writers Accountability Group (WAG) is a free monthly opportunity for writers of all ages and genres to come together in person to offer mutual support, motivate accountability and goal-setting, participate in writing exercises, share work, and offer helpful responses to the work shared.
Syracuse City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker Suite | Reserved School Performance
A special performance reserved for elementary school students. Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with TheNutcracker Suite, Syracuse City Ballet's beloved annual tradition. Featuring Tchaikovsky's iconic score, dazzling choreography, exquisite costumes, this timeless holiday ballet delights audiences of all ages with toy soldiers, dancing snowflakes, and the Kingdom of Sweets.
Artist Exhibition | Remembering Audrey Swan
Arts at the Palace is pleased to host the first art exhibition in its newly acquired gallery space, formerly the Hamilton Center for the Arts. On Saturday, August 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., join the family of Audrey Swan for a retrospective celebrating her work in wool.
Thursdays on the Village Green with SingTrece
2026 Free Summer Concert Series | July 2nd - August 6th! Each evening will kick off with free family activities at 6pm and live music starting at 7 pm. There will be food trucks at each event PLUS free ice cream courtesy of Gilligan's Restaurant!
Little Stranger w/s/g Jarv & Damn Skippy
Hailing from Philadelphia and now based in the vibrant city of Charleston, SC, alt indie hip-hop duo Little Stranger (Kevin and John Shields, no relation but best friends) have spent years honing their signature sound and perfecting their version of the “organized chaos” that a Little Stranger live show entails.
Dance in the Village Showcase
Join us for the culminating performance of Dance in the Village, a week-long residency and workshop presented by Arts at the Palace and Syracuse City Ballet. Featuring original choreography and performances by Syracuse City Ballet artists alongside dancers from the residency and youth workshop, this evening celebrates a week of collaboration under the direction of Jayson Douglas and Fallon Gannon.
Thursdays on the Village Green with Sunny Sweeney
2026 Free Summer Concert Series | July 2nd - August 6th! Each evening will kick off with free family activities at 6pm and live music starting at 7 pm. There will be food trucks at each event PLUS free ice cream courtesy of Gilligan's Restaurant!
Maximilian Eyle & John Driscoll - Courtyard Series
Max and John bring a powerful blend of roots and soul to the stage. Drawing heavily on New Orleans traditions, Max and John incorporate guitar, harmonica, piano, and vocals to mix sounds and rhythms from America’s roots.
2026 Summer Village Art Walk
Join us for the 2026 Summer Village Art Walk, hosted by Arts at the Palace - an evening of live music, local art, and community connection in the village of Hamilton, NY.
Thursdays on the Village Green with Driftwood
2026 Free Summer Concert Series | July 2nd - August 6th! Each evening will kick off with free family activities at 6pm and live music starting at 7 pm. There will be food trucks at each event PLUS free ice cream courtesy of Gilligan's Restaurant!
18th Annual Hamilton New York International Film Festival
The 18th Annual Hamilton (New York) International Film Festival. July 20th- July 26th, 2026. Feature, Comedy Short, Horror Short, Dramatic/Thriller Short, Documentary Short, Canadian Short and Student Short Categories. Global Cinema in the Heart of New York State.
Haury w/s/g Steven Cali
Coming to The Yard Amphitheater on July 18th, 2026 - Styles Haury w/s/g Steven Cali! This show is for our country music fans, and you know it's going to be a great one.
Young Creatives Theater Showcase
Join us for the final performance of our 2026 Young Creatives Theater, Art & Music Camp! After a week of collaborating on an original production, campers in Grades 2–6 will present a performance featuring storytelling, music, acting, movement, and visual art. This year's production, led by Rachel Williams and Henry Howard, is an adaptation inspired by the book How I Learned Geography by Uri Shulevitz.
Thursdays on the Village Green with Las Guaracheras
2026 Free Summer Concert Series | July 2nd - August 6th! Each evening will kick off with free family activities at 6pm and live music starting at 7 pm. There will be food trucks at each event PLUS free ice cream courtesy of Gilligan's Restaurant!
Young Creatives Theater, Art, and Music Camp 2026
Does your child love music, dance, art, or acting - or want to try it out this summer? Arts at the Palace is excited to announce our 2026 Young Creatives Theater, Art, and Music Camp open to Grades 2nd - 6th, right here in Hamilton, NY with “Pay-What-You-Can” option!
Rusty Pickup Band
The Rusty Pickup band brings some of the greatest hits of Folk-Rock and Country from the 70’s and onward, covering bands like the Eagles, Merle Haggard, Little Feat, Hank Williams, Grateful Dead, Crosby Stills & Nash and many more!
Sam Bush w/s/g The Fretliners
Sam Bush is an American mandolinist who is considered an originator of progressive bluegrass music. In 2020, he was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame as a member of New Grass Revival. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame a second time in 2023 as a solo artist.
The Syracuse Orchestra
The Syracuse Orchestra continues this wonderful tradition with their free annual performance as part of Thursdays On The Village Green. No kids activity hour this week, come early to set up your chair!
The Sandlot: Movie Night on the Field
The Historic & Independent Hamilton Theater presents The Sandlot: Movie on the Field, July 3rd at 8:30pm! Free and open to the public at Hooks Wiltse Field in Hamilton, NY.
Thursdays on the Village Green with Blaine Holcomb & Cassidy Lynn - Nashville Songwriters In The Row
2026 Free Summer Concert Series | July 2nd - August 6th! Each evening will kick off with free family activities at 6pm and live music starting at 7 pm. There will be food trucks at each event PLUS free ice cream courtesy of Gilligan's Restaurant!
The Chaos Continues ft. Mihali (solo) and Night Zero
The 2nd Annual Evening of Chaos featuring Mihali (solo) and Night Zero is coming back to The Yard Amphitheater at Ray Brothers Barbeque on June 26, 2026! "The Chaos Continues..."!
Writers Accountability Group: Spring Showcase
Join us for a special evening of readings and creative reflection as the Writers Accountability Group (WAG) celebrates the close of its Spring 2026 season. Featuring original poems, stories, and excerpts created over the course of the year.
2026 Summer Village Art Walk
Join us for the 2026 Summer Village Art Walk, hosted by Arts at the Palace - an evening of live music, local art, and community connection in the village of Hamilton, NY.
The Floozies w/s/g Bray Radbury
Brothers Matt and Mark Hill are the sonic visionaries behind electronic-funk powerhouse The Floozies. Certified heavyweights in the world of jam and future-groove, the Kansas City-based tandem champion authentic funk in the digital age.
Carsie Blanton
With her unique mix of humor, craft, and social critique, Blanton has amassed a small menagerie of viral hits (Rich People, Shit List, Fishin’ With You) and a dedicated fan base. In addition to fifteen years on the road with her band, her latest full-length album After the Revolution, produced by Grammy-winner Tyler Chester.
Writers Accountability Group
The Writers Accountability Group (WAG) is a free monthly opportunity for writers of all ages and genres to come together in person to offer mutual support, motivate accountability and goal-setting, participate in writing exercises, share work, and offer helpful responses to the work shared.
Half Past Dead - A Tribute to The Grateful Dead
The summer music season is here! Join us for a night of fun, BBQ and Half Past Dead - A Tribute to the Grateful Dead!
Flamenco Jazz Project
Jazz saxophonist and Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies Brian Stark unites with top flamenco performers David Chiriboga (guitar) and others for an evening of exciting interpretations of traditional Spanish flamenco music and flamenco-influenced jazz classics. Experience the enticing rhythms and melodies of Andalusia right here at Arts At The Palace!
Children’s book week: Cloudy with a chance of meatballs
Join us on Saturday, May 9, 2026 as we celebrate Children’s Book Week in Hamilton, NY! There will be a variety of activities for all ages at different times and locations throughout the village. Come to just one, or come to them all! Admission to the day’s programs and activities is free.
Writers Accountability Group
The Writers Accountability Group (WAG) is a free monthly opportunity for writers of all ages and genres to come together in person to offer mutual support, motivate accountability and goal-setting, participate in writing exercises, share work, and offer helpful responses to the work shared.
Hubby Jenkins
Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music. Born and raised in Brooklyn he delved into his southern roots, following the thread of African American history that wove itself through America's traditional music forms.
Contra Dance - Hamilton Country Dancer
Contra Dance is a lively social dance that is easy to learn and doesn't require any previous experience to participate. All dances will be taught on the spot by the caller. This event is a great way to connect with the community, make new friends, and get your body moving!

