3 Best Performing Arts Venues in Hudson Valley, New York

Crowds of hip twentysomethings line up to see the major indie acts and up-and-coming bands who play here. There's a busy year-round schedule, with shows every weekend night and certain weekdays. The concert venue is also home to the Kingston International Film Festival that takes place in late summer. Cover charge starts at $5.

A cultural anchor in the city center, the Hudson Opera House offers a steady program of low-cost culture, including jazz, folk, blues, and classical concerts. As of this writing, a renovation of the original auditorium was planned for the near future.

Public concerts are part of PianoSummer at New Paltz Festival/Institute, at SUNY New Paltz; Vladimir Feltsman is the program's artistic director.