The Music Scene in Ithaca is quite diverse. From large concerts hosted by Cornell University and Ithaca College to live music at the local bars and cafes, there is something to suit everyone's taste!

Gomez concert, 2009, at The Haunt Bar & Grill

Bands/Musicians

• Suited Stranger
• BeTheChange
• Johnny Dowd
• Glad Rags
• Hank Roberts
• Snips Das!
• Why The Wires

Bars with live music

In Ithaca

• Castaways
• The Chapter House - Saturdays
• Lost Dog Cafe
• Oasis - from time to time
• The Haunt Bar & Grill
• Carriage House Cafe

In nearby areas

• Rogue's Harbor - Thursdays (free)

Karaoke Nights

• The Haunt Bar & Grill
• Oasis
• Plum Tree
• Rulloff's Restaurant

Restaurants with live music

Concert Venues

At Ithaca College

• Ford Hall frequently hosts the Ithaca College Concert Series, which features international caliber musicians

At Cornell University

• Barnes Hall
• Bailey Hall
• Anabel Taylor Chapel
• Sage Chapel
• Cornell Concert Series
• Cornell Music Department 

In the General City

• Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Commons
• Thee Abattoir

Events in Ithaca that often include live music

• Apple Harvest Festival
• Farmer's Market
• Ithaca Festival