{"id":2874,"date":"2026-09-08T05:04:32","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T05:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resources.onestowatch.com\/best-concerts-vermont-fall\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T05:04:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T05:04:32","slug":"best-concerts-vermont-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/best-concerts-vermont-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"The 15 Best Concerts In Vermont This Fall 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways For Vermont\u2019s Fall 2026 Concert Season<\/h2><ul><li>Vermont\u2019s fall 2026 concert season centers on Americana, indie folk, Southern rock, and bluegrass, framed by peak foliage at venues such as Waterfront Park, Shelburne Museum, and the Flynn.<\/li><li>Three major shows anchor the season: Blackberry Smoke\u2019s 25th Anniversary Tour at Paramount Theatre, Portugal. The Man at Grand Point North, and Spacey Jane supporting Rainbow Kitten Surprise at Champlain Valley Exposition.<\/li><li>September leans heavily on outdoor venues before the calendar shifts indoors to intimate rooms like the Flynn, Higher Ground, Spruce Peak, and Paramount Theatre as temperatures drop.<\/li><li>Festival formats shape much of the schedule, with Grand Point North, New World Festival, and Plymouth Folk and Blues Festival offering multi-act, multi-day experiences.<\/li><li>Tickets for the most in-demand shows sell quickly during foliage season, so early booking through OnesToWatch Live helps secure preferred dates and seats.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Featured Ticket Links For OnesToWatch Shows<\/h2><p>Three OnesToWatch\u2013backed concerts sit at the center of Vermont\u2019s fall 2026 season. These dates pair national touring acts with foliage travel windows, so advance tickets matter.<\/p><p><strong>Blackberry Smoke \u2013 25th Anniversary Tour 2026<\/strong><br>Friday, September 18, 2026 | Paramount Theatre, Rutland, VT<\/p><a class=\"solid-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70Avg&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Blackberry Smoke Tickets<\/a><p><strong>Portugal. The Man \u2013 Grand Point North 2026<\/strong><br>Friday, September 18, 2026 | Waterfront Park, Burlington, VT (Package Only)<\/p><a class=\"solid-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fgrand-point-north-waterfront-park-tickets%2F14800083&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Portugal. The Man Festival Passes<\/a><p><strong>Spacey Jane \u2013 Supporting Rainbow Kitten Surprise<\/strong><br>Saturday, September 12, 2026 | Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, VT<\/p><a class=\"solid-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7OYqt&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Buy Spacey Jane Tickets<\/a><figure style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/onestowatch-v2\/artist_11_img_tile.jpg\" alt=\"artist 11 img tile\" style=\"max-height: 500px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><h2>The 15 Best Concerts In Vermont This Fall 2026<\/h2><p>The following 15 concerts outline the core of Vermont\u2019s fall 2026 season, moving from outdoor September highlights into more intimate late-fall indoor shows.<\/p><ol><li><p><strong>Blackberry Smoke \u2013 25th Anniversary Tour 2026<\/strong><br>Friday, September 18, 2026 | Paramount Theatre, Rutland, VT<\/p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/onestowatch-v2\/artist_11_img_tile.jpg\" alt=\"Blackberry Smoke artist photo\" \/>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aga-native-youtube-container wp-embed-responsive is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube aga-native-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Blackberry Smoke - Ain&amp;apos;t Much Left of Me (Live at the Georgia Theatre)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QWtaAPhBZE0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QWtaAPhBZE0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Blackberry Smoke\u2019s 25th Anniversary Tour turns Rutland\u2019s Paramount Theatre into a one-night survey of the band\u2019s Southern rock catalog. The group has spent more than two decades building a reputation for feel-first, guitar-driven shows that reward close listening. Paramount\u2019s intimate seated layout keeps every seat within clear range of the stage, which suits the band\u2019s dynamic shifts and extended solos. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onestowatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">OnesToWatch<\/a> highlights this date as a milestone performance that works both for long-time followers and newer listeners. Rutland\u2019s position along Route 4, one of <a href=\"https:\/\/stayvermont.com\/guides\/vermont-fall-foliage-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Vermont\u2019s premier foliage drives<\/a>, makes the show a strong anchor for a weekend itinerary.<\/p><a class=\"solid-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70Avg&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Tickets For Blackberry Smoke In Rutland<\/a><\/li><li><p><strong>Portugal. The Man \u2013 Grand Point North 2026<\/strong><br>Friday, September 18, 2026 | Waterfront Park, Burlington, VT<\/p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/onestowatch-v2\/artist_7_img_tile.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal. The Man artist photo\" \/>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aga-native-youtube-container wp-embed-responsive is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube aga-native-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Portugal. The Man - Atomic Man [Official Music Video]\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RmUzdNLDLmI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RmUzdNLDLmI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Portugal. The Man joins the Friday lineup of <a href=\"https:\/\/relix.com\/news\/detail\/grace-potters-grand-point-north-music-festival-to-feature-portugal-the-man-dawes-dark-star-orchestra-and-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Grace Potter\u2019s Grand Point North Music Festival<\/a> at Burlington\u2019s Waterfront Park. The festival runs September 18\u201320, 2026, with Dawes and Trampled by Turtles on Saturday and Dark Star Orchestra on Sunday. Portugal. The Man\u2019s psychedelic rock works especially well in an outdoor setting, and the Lake Champlain backdrop adds a strong visual element. Tickets are sold as festival packages rather than single-show entries. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onestowatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">OnesToWatch<\/a> has tracked the band\u2019s consistent festival presence, and Grand Point North fits that pattern.<\/p><a class=\"solid-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fgrand-point-north-waterfront-park-tickets%2F14800083&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Grand Point North Tickets<\/a><\/li><li><p><strong>Spacey Jane \u2013 Supporting Rainbow Kitten Surprise<\/strong><br>Saturday, September 12, 2026 | Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, VT<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aga-native-youtube-container wp-embed-responsive is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube aga-native-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Booster Seat\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gqzI98ch3w4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gqzI98ch3w4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Australian indie rock band Spacey Jane opens for Rainbow Kitten Surprise on the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.perto.com\/us\/essex-junction-7727\/champlain-valley-expo-768569\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Champlain Valley Exposition\u2019s Midway Lawn<\/a> in Essex Junction. The show starts at 8:00 PM on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Spacey Jane\u2019s melodic guitar work and hook-forward writing have built a growing international audience, and this support slot marks a notable step in their North American touring profile. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onestowatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">OnesToWatch<\/a> identifies the group as a breakout candidate, and the Midway Lawn\u2019s capacity of around <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2024\/07\/08\/champlain-valley-expo-wants-to-improve-its-grandstand-first-it-needs-permission-to-make-more-noise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">5,000 attendees<\/a> delivers festival-scale energy while still feeling approachable.<\/p><a class=\"solid-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7OYqt&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Tickets For Spacey Jane In Essex Junction<\/a><\/li><li><p><strong>Old Crow Medicine Show \u2013 Ben &amp; Jerry\u2019s Concerts On The Green<\/strong><br>Friday, September 18, 2026 | Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT<\/p><p>Old Crow Medicine Show brings its high-energy string band set to the <a href=\"https:\/\/highergroundmusic.com\/venue\/shelburne-museum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Shelburne Museum outdoor meadow<\/a>, with Palmyra opening. Tickets range from <a href=\"https:\/\/events.uvm.edu\/event\/old-crow-medicine-show\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">$57 to $65<\/a>. The Concerts on the Green series, presented by Higher Ground and evenko, encourages blankets, low beach chairs, and picnic spreads, which suits Old Crow\u2019s blend of Americana and bluegrass. Children 12 and under are admitted free, and Shelburne\u2019s location seven miles south of Burlington makes the show easy to pair with Grand Point North.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Of Monsters And Men \u2013 Ben &amp; Jerry\u2019s Concerts On The Green<\/strong><br>Sunday, September 20, 2026 | Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT<\/p><p>Icelandic indie folk group Of Monsters and Men headlines the <a href=\"https:\/\/helloburlingtonvt.com\/blog\/post\/summer-events-in-burlington-vt-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Ben &amp; Jerry\u2019s Concerts on the Green<\/a> at Shelburne Museum on September 20, with August Ponthier supporting. Tickets run from $54.50 to $58.50, and children 12 and under are admitted free. The band\u2019s layered vocals, folk instrumentation, and wide dynamics match the rolling meadow setting. This is a family-friendly option that rewards early arrival; see the guidance section for parking tips.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Grand Point North 2026 \u2013 Full Festival<\/strong><br>September 18\u201320, 2026 | Waterfront Park, Burlington, VT<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/relix.com\/news\/detail\/grace-potters-grand-point-north-music-festival-to-feature-portugal-the-man-dawes-dark-star-orchestra-and-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Grace Potter\u2019s Grand Point North<\/a> serves as Vermont\u2019s flagship fall festival, spanning three days at Burlington Waterfront Park with ticket prices from $60 to $330. Beyond Portugal. The Man on Friday, Saturday features Dawes, Trampled by Turtles, Maggie Rose, Frankie White, and Rose Asteroid. Sunday centers on Dark Star Orchestra and Dogs in a Pile. Proceeds support the Grand Point Foundation, which funds arts education and cultural programming. VIP packages add a private viewing area, hospitality space, signed poster, commemorative laminate, and early entry.<\/p><a class=\"solid-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fgrand-point-north-waterfront-park-tickets%2F14800083&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Secure Grand Point North Passes<\/a><\/li><li><p><strong>Marcus King Band \u2013 The Flynn<\/strong><br>Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington, VT<\/p><p>The Marcus King Band, with support from Penelope Road, plays the <a href=\"https:\/\/helloburlingtonvt.com\/blog\/post\/summer-events-in-burlington-vt-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Flynn in Burlington<\/a> on a Tuesday night. The Flynn\u2019s main stage seats 1,453 people, giving King\u2019s blues-rock guitar work clear sightlines and strong acoustics. A mid-week date often draws a more focused audience and pairs well with mid-week foliage travel, which typically avoids the heaviest crowds.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Pete Yorn \u2013 Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center<\/strong><br>Thursday, September 11, 2026 | Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe, VT<\/p><p>Pete Yorn appears at the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe, a 420-seat room that offers one of Vermont\u2019s most intimate settings for a national act. Official venue pricing lists <a href=\"https:\/\/sprucepeakarts.org\/event\/pete-yorn-solo-acoustic\/spruce-peak-arts-center\/stowe-vermont\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">$48.34\u2013$74.55<\/a>, while secondary sites report higher starting prices and averages around $88. Stowe ranks as the <a href=\"https:\/\/burlingtonfreepress.com\/story\/life\/arts\/2026\/08\/14\/stowe-vermont-best-places-for-fall-foliage-priceline\/91283715007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">No. 9 fall foliage destination in the U.S. for 2026<\/a>, and the 71-mile Green Mountain Byway makes this a natural concert-and-scenic-drive pairing.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Graham Nash \u2013 Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center<\/strong><br>Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe, VT<\/p><p>Graham Nash performs at Spruce Peak Arts in Stowe on Thursday, September 17, 2026, with tickets from <a href=\"https:\/\/sprucepeakarts.org\/event\/graham-nash-live-on-tour-2026\/spruce-peak-arts-center\/stowe-vermont\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">$87.86 to $139.75<\/a>. The 420-seat capacity makes this one of the smallest rooms Nash visits, giving the show an unusually close feel for a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. The date falls the night before Grand Point North opens in Burlington, which creates a natural two-night run along the Stowe\u2013Burlington corridor.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Madison Cunningham \u2013 Higher Ground<\/strong><br>Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT<\/p><p>Madison Cunningham plays <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsmarter.com\/venues\/higher-ground\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Higher Ground<\/a> in South Burlington, a converted warehouse venue whose main room holds around 750 people, with some sources citing up to 1,100. Cunningham\u2019s detailed guitar work and songwriting benefit from the room\u2019s direct sightlines and compact floor. The venue sits near Burlington International Airport and is surrounded by lodging options typically priced between $110 and $240 per night.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Suzanne Vega \u2013 Barre Opera House<\/strong><br>Friday, October 23, 2026 | Barre Opera House, Barre, VT<\/p><p>Suzanne Vega\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/thatericalper.com\/2026\/06\/23\/suzanne-vega-expands-flying-with-angels-tour-after-100-shows-worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Flying With Angels Tour<\/a> reaches the Barre Opera House on October 23 as part of an expanded East Coast leg. Vega appears with longtime collaborators Gerry Leonard on guitar and Stephanie Winters on cello, supporting her album <em>Flying With Angels<\/em>, her first new collection in a decade. The historic Barre Opera House sits in central Vermont, and the late-October date lands within the region\u2019s typical foliage window.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Punch Brothers \u2013 Paramount Theatre<\/strong><br>Sunday, November 8, 2026 | Paramount Theatre, Rutland, VT<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/sevendaysvt.com\/music\/musicnews\/on-the-beat-new-music-from-brunch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Seven Days lists Punch Brothers<\/a> at the Paramount Theatre on November 8 as a key fall show. The progressive bluegrass quintet, led by Chris Thile, brings intricate arrangements and precise ensemble playing to one of Vermont\u2019s most respected mid-size rooms. By early November, foliage has largely passed, so the draw here is the indoor listening experience rather than scenery.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Judy Collins With The Vermont Symphony Orchestra \u2013 The Flynn<\/strong><br>Saturday, November 14, 2026 | Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington, VT<\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/vso.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Vermont Symphony Orchestra<\/a> presents Judy Collins in a performance billed as her final Vermont appearance after nearly seven decades on the road. Collins has noted that her \u201cfarewell tour\u201d is more of a continuing tour, yet the occasion still carries weight. She appears with the full VSO on the Flynn\u2019s 1,453-seat main stage, which offers the scale and acoustics suited to a career-spanning set. Tickets are available through the orchestra\u2019s site.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Buena Vista Social Club \u2013 Higher Ground<\/strong><br>Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT<\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/highergroundmusic.com\/events\/buena-vista-orchestra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Buena Vista Orchestra<\/a>, associated with the Buena Vista Social Club project, brings Cuban repertoire to Higher Ground on October 15. The ensemble\u2019s set draws on decades of Cuban musical tradition, delivered with a mix of warmth and precision. Higher Ground\u2019s close-quarters floor and warehouse architecture support the communal feel of the performance. The mid-October date aligns with peak foliage in much of the state.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Vermont Symphony Orchestra Season Opener \u2013 The Flynn<\/strong><br>Friday, September 18, 2026 | Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington, VT<\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/vso.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Vermont Symphony Orchestra\u2019s 2026\u201327 season<\/a> opens at the Flynn on September 18 with a program focused on music inspired by powerful women. The concert premieres a VSO commission by composer Clarice Assad, funded by Vermont Humanities and Vermont Arts Council, which draws on the story of Charity Bryant and Sylvia Drake, a historic Weybridge couple. For visitors in town for Grand Point North, the VSO opener offers a contrasting indoor option just seven blocks from the waterfront.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aga-native-youtube-container wp-embed-responsive is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube aga-native-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Blackberry Smoke - Ain&amp;apos;t Much Left of Me (Live at the Georgia Theatre)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QWtaAPhBZE0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QWtaAPhBZE0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Additional Vermont Concerts To Watch<\/h2><p>Several smaller venues and festivals round out the fall calendar and reward travelers with flexible schedules.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Radio Bean, Burlington<\/strong> \u2013 Burlington\u2019s most intimate room hosts Sova with Tom Pearo on September 23 and Racecourse on November 18, among other dates. <a href=\"https:\/\/helloburlingtonvt.com\/blog\/post\/summer-events-in-burlington-vt-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Radio Bean<\/a> suits listeners who prefer close-quarters sets from local and regional artists.<\/li><li><strong>New World Festival, Randolph<\/strong> \u2013 The <a href=\"https:\/\/chandler-arts.org\/newworld\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">34th Annual New World Festival<\/a> on September 6 brings Celtic and Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois music to five stages in downtown Randolph, with artists including Cantrip, Genticorum, and M\u00e9lisande. Adult day tickets cost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chandler-arts.org\/newworld\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">$65 plus tax<\/a>, and children 12 and under attend free.<\/li><li><strong>Plymouth Folk And Blues Festival, Plymouth Notch<\/strong> \u2013 A <a href=\"https:\/\/yourplaceinvermont.com\/event\/plymouth-folk-and-blues-festival-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">free two-day event<\/a> on September 5\u20136 at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, featuring folk and blues artists in a historic hillside setting. Cash donations support performers.<\/li><li><strong>Zenbarn, Waterbury Center<\/strong> \u2013 This <a href=\"https:\/\/zenbarnvt.com\/calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">restored dairy barn venue<\/a> ten minutes from Stowe hosts Andy Frasco &amp; the U.N. (September 16\u201317), Oliver Wood (September 27), and Kaleta &amp; The Super Yamba Band (October 2). An on-site vacation rental makes it easy to turn a show into a weekend stay.<\/li><li><strong>Five For Fighting \u2013 Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, Stowe<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/sprucepeakarts.org\/event\/five-for-fighting-with-string-quartet\/spruce-peak-arts-center\/stowe-vermont\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Five For Fighting with String Quartet<\/a> plays Spruce Peak Arts in Stowe on Saturday, September 26 at 7:00 PM, with official ticket prices from $48.34 to $63.85. The show offers another intimate Stowe option during the late-September foliage window.<\/li><\/ul><figure style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/onestowatch-v2\/artist_7_img_tile.jpg\" alt=\"artist 7 img tile\" style=\"max-height: 500px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><h2>Season Trends And Programming Themes<\/h2><p>Vermont\u2019s fall 2026 concert calendar leans toward Americana, bluegrass, and jam-adjacent acts, from Old Crow Medicine Show and Punch Brothers to Grand Point North\u2019s Dawes, Trampled by Turtles, and Dark Star Orchestra. This emphasis reflects <a href=\"https:\/\/zenbarnvt.com\/live-music\/live-music-in-vermont-a-locals-guide-for-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Vermont\u2019s reputation as a jam-leaning, Grateful Dead\u2013oriented market<\/a>. Outdoor venues such as Shelburne Museum, Waterfront Park, and Champlain Valley Exposition carry most of September\u2019s load before audiences move indoors to the Flynn, Higher Ground, Spruce Peak, and Paramount Theatre. Festival structures stand out across the schedule, with Grand Point North, New World Festival, and Plymouth Folk and Blues Festival all favoring multi-act, multi-day lineups. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onestowatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">OnesToWatch<\/a> focuses on artists with strong live potential, and the inclusion of Spacey Jane and Portugal. The Man fits that lens.<\/p><a class=\"solid-button\" href=\"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/en\/blog\/the-top-30-artists-to-watch-in-2026\" target=\"_blank\">Explore OnesToWatch\u2019s 2026 Top 30 Artists<\/a>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aga-native-youtube-container wp-embed-responsive is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube aga-native-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Portugal. The Man - Atomic Man [Official Music Video]\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RmUzdNLDLmI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RmUzdNLDLmI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Practical Guidance For Vermont Fall Concert Trips<\/h2><p>Planning a Vermont fall concert weekend starts with foliage timing and lodging lead time. <a href=\"https:\/\/stayvermont.com\/guides\/vermont-fall-foliage-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Peak foliage in central and southern Vermont<\/a> usually runs through the first half of October, sometimes stretching into the third week. During those peak weekends, accommodation rates often sit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderingincreativity.com\/post\/vermont-fall-foliage-guide-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">50\u2013100% above off-season pricing<\/a>, with regional variations, so booking six to eight months ahead is a practical target.<\/p><p>Several routes pair naturally with concert stops. <strong>Route 4<\/strong> works well for Rutland or central Vermont shows and covers roughly <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/U.S._Route_4_in_Vermont\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">40 miles<\/a> from White River Junction through Quechee and Woodstock to Sherburne Pass. <strong>Route 100<\/strong>, a north\u2013south state highway, runs along the eastern edge of the Green Mountain National Forest, passes through the Mad River Valley, and reaches Plymouth, where it connects with <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vermont_Route_100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">VT 100A<\/a>, linking Stowe-area venues with southern destinations. The <strong>Green Mountain Byway<\/strong> forms a 71-mile loop through Stowe and surrounding landscapes, with views of Mt. Mansfield that complement a Spruce Peak concert weekend.<\/p><p>Mid-week shows at venues like the Flynn and Higher Ground bring a clear advantage, as <a href=\"https:\/\/stayvermont.com\/guides\/vermont-fall-foliage-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">mid-week foliage crowds typically run 50\u201370% lower than weekend levels<\/a>, and room rates tend to be more manageable. For outdoor concerts at Shelburne Museum, arriving early simplifies parking and exit, and all events run rain or shine. Children 12 and under attend Ben &amp; Jerry\u2019s Concerts on the Green for free, which makes Old Crow Medicine Show and Of Monsters and Men strong choices for families.<\/p><p>For the three OnesToWatch featured shows, tickets remain available through the links below, subject to change. Blackberry Smoke at the Paramount in particular tends to move quickly, given the venue\u2019s size and the anniversary billing.<\/p><p><strong>Blackberry Smoke \u2013 September 18, Paramount Theatre, Rutland<\/strong><\/p><a class=\"solid-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70Avg&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Blackberry Smoke Rutland Tickets<\/a><p><strong>Portugal. The Man At Grand Point North \u2013 September 18, Waterfront Park, Burlington<\/strong><\/p><a class=\"solid-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fgrand-point-north-waterfront-park-tickets%2F14800083&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get Grand Point North Friday Passes<\/a><p><strong>Spacey Jane Supporting Rainbow Kitten Surprise \u2013 September 12, Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction<\/strong><\/p><a class=\"solid-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7OYqt&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Buy Tickets For Spacey Jane In Vermont<\/a>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aga-native-youtube-container wp-embed-responsive is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube aga-native-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Booster Seat\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gqzI98ch3w4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gqzI98ch3w4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2><h3>What Are The Best Concerts In Vermont This Fall 2026?<\/h3><p>Standout shows include Blackberry Smoke\u2019s 25th Anniversary Tour at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland on September 18, Portugal. The Man at Grand Point North in Burlington on September 18, and Spacey Jane supporting Rainbow Kitten Surprise at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction on September 12. Old Crow Medicine Show and Of Monsters and Men at Shelburne Museum on September 18 and 20, respectively, add major outdoor options. For orchestral and classical programming, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra\u2019s season opener at the Flynn on September 18 and the Judy Collins performance with the VSO on November 14 carry particular weight. Grand Point North, running September 18\u201320 at Burlington Waterfront Park, offers the highest concentration of touring acts in one place.<\/p><h3>What Music Festivals Are Happening In Vermont In Fall 2026?<\/h3><p>Grand Point North runs September 18\u201320 at Burlington Waterfront Park, headlined by Grace Potter with Portugal. The Man, Dawes, Trampled by Turtles, Dark Star Orchestra, and others. The New World Festival, focused on Celtic and Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois music, takes place September 6 in downtown Randolph across five stages. The Plymouth Folk and Blues Festival runs September 5\u20136 at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth Notch and remains free to attend. The Burlington Baroque Festival appears September 17\u201320 across three Burlington venues. The Homegrown in Vermont Music Festival took place September 5 in Stowe with more than 20 Vermont artists.<\/p><h3>What Are The Best Concert Venues In Burlington, Vermont?<\/h3><p>Burlington and nearby towns offer several notable venues. Waterfront Park at <a href=\"https:\/\/opengovny.com\/place\/ChIJi5XmJvB6ykwRFb2kOrY6mBc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">20 Lake Street<\/a> hosts Grand Point North and other large outdoor events, with Lake Champlain as a backdrop and wheelchair-accessible paths. The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts seats 1,453 and serves as the city\u2019s primary indoor stage for orchestral, rock, and folk concerts. Higher Ground in South Burlington holds roughly the capacity noted earlier in a converted warehouse setting and books indie, rock, folk, and alternative acts across a dense fall schedule. Radio Bean functions as Burlington\u2019s most intimate listening room. Shelburne Museum, seven miles south of Burlington, presents the Ben &amp; Jerry\u2019s Concerts on the Green series on a sloping outdoor meadow.<\/p><h3>Are There Free Concerts In Vermont This Fall 2026?<\/h3><p>Several free events appear on the calendar. The Plymouth Folk and Blues Festival on September 5\u20136 in Plymouth Notch is free, with cash donations encouraged to support artists. Vermont Humanities\u2013supported <a href=\"https:\/\/idamaespecker.com\/square-dance-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">\u201cThe Lonely Days Are Gone: Community Square Dance Tour\u201d<\/a> brings free concerts and square dances to historic town halls across Vermont in September and October 2026, led by Dorset fiddler Ida Mae Specker. The New World Festival in Randolph admits children 12 and under free with an adult. Ben &amp; Jerry\u2019s Concerts on the Green at Shelburne Museum also admit children 12 and under free, including for Old Crow Medicine Show and Of Monsters and Men.<\/p><h3>How Should I Plan A Vermont Foliage And Concert Weekend?<\/h3><p>The most reliable approach anchors the trip around a confirmed concert date and then layers foliage drives and side visits around that night. For Burlington-area shows such as Grand Point North or Shelburne Museum concerts, the Champlain Valley offers lakefront drives and straightforward access to Route 7 south toward Shelburne and Vergennes. For Rutland-area events like Blackberry Smoke at the Paramount, Route 4 west from White River Junction through Quechee and Woodstock ranks among Vermont\u2019s most scenic fall corridors. For Stowe-area concerts at Spruce Peak, the Green Mountain Byway provides a 71-mile loop that frames the region\u2019s foliage before or after the show.<\/p><section data-read-next=\"true\"><h2>Read Next<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.onestowatch.com\/best-concerts-albuquerque-september\" target=\"_blank\">10 Must-See Concerts in Albuquerque This September 2026<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.onestowatch.com\/things-to-do-boston-weekend\" target=\"_blank\">Best Things To Do In Boston This Weekend: Sept 11\u201313 Weekend<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.onestowatch.com\/labor-day-weekend-concerts\" target=\"_blank\">The Ultimate Guide to Labor Day Weekend 2026 Concerts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.onestowatch.com\/best-concerts-fort-lauderdale-september\" target=\"_blank\">12 Must-See Concerts in Fort Lauderdale This September<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.onestowatch.com\/best-ufest-ones-to-watch\" target=\"_blank\">UFEST 2026: Essential Ones To Watch Beyond Godsmack<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vermont&#8217;s fall 2026 concert season is stacked. 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