Upcoming Events
All season - Download our program book!
In our online Concert Series Program Book, see what SFMS has coming up, and find out about Central PA businesses and arts organizations that support live folk music.
Download the PDF version here.
Sat, April 19 - Tracy Grammer
Harrisburg
One of contemporary folk music’s most beloved artists, renowned for her pure voice, deft guitar and violin work, and incantatory storytelling. Joan Baez says, “Tracy Grammer is a brilliant artist and unique individual. Her voice is distinctive, as is her mastery over the instruments she plays.”
Concert on Saturday, April 19 at Fort Hunter.
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Sat, April 26 - Artists Working with Seniors
Online
“Arts in Education” isn’t just for kids! Traditional arts offer endless possibilities for engaging with seniors, and grants are available to support folk artists in that work. The arts are a powerful way to build community and bring people together. Get inspired with this FREE virtual workshop presented by our Susquehanna Folk Arts Center, in partnership with BrightNow! and the Capital Area Intermediate Unit.
Live on Zoom on Saturday morning, April 26.
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Sat, April 26 - Folk Music at Wildwood Wetland Festival
Harrisburg
SFMS presents Tanjo & Crow and Autumn Sky Hall as musical guests at Wildwood Park’s 25th Annual Wetlands Festival, which will also include wildlife exhibits, nature walks, animals to meet, crafts and food trucks. Rain or shine! FREE family fun and
live music on Saturday, April 26 at Harrisburg’s Wildwood Park.
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Fri, May 2 - Give Local York
York
Support Susquehanna Folk and help keep the music coming in York and throughout Central PA. Your donation through Give Local York will be partially matched. And join us for an open jam session that evening at York Central Market.
GIVE ONLINE ALL DAY Friday, May 2
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Sun, May 11 - May Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
Bring one of your Mom's favorite tunes to our May jam. Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, May 11 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Sat, May 17 - Bruce Molsky & Ale Möller
Lancaster
Fresh off an invigorating tour of Sweden in 2024, Ale and Bruce are touring the US with a brand new recording. Deeply-rooted traditions from Appalachia, Scandinavia and around the world twine together and reach for the sun in brilliantly creative music.
Concert on Saturday, May 17 at Zoetropolis.
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Fri, May 23 - Buffalo Rose
York
This wildly charismatic modern folk/Americana band from Pittsburgh, PA, takes acoustic folk to a new, contemporary level. Their original songs are emotive, meticulously arranged, and delightfully unconventional. Buffalo Rose first came to Susquehanna Folk as a finalist in our 2020 Emerging Artists Showcase. Appearing with special guests Grace Mahar & Mike Dempsey.
Concert on Friday, May 23 at UUCY.
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Sat, May 31 - Folk Artists Gathering
Hershey
The Susquehanna Folk Arts Center is hosting a networking get-together for people who practice or enjoy traditional arts. That term includes playing traditional music, singing in a church choir, making quilts or rugs or wood-carvings, cooking from grandma’s recipes, learning Balkan dances — the list is endless! Please join us to meet others, collaborate and brainstorm ways to support folk and traditional arts in our region.
Saturday afternoon, May 31 at Hershey Public Library.
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Sun, June 8 - Open Mic Night
New Cumberland
Spend the evening at the lovely West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland, enjoying some fine local music and maybe taking center stage yourself.
Your returning hosts are The Winter Brothers: Peter and Luke Lee. Be there at 5:15 to sign up to play!
Sunday, June 8 at West Shore Theatre.
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Thu, June 19 - John Doyle & Michael McGoldrick
Harrisburg
Two of the finest Irish musicians in the world, masters of the tradition, innovative players and composers: Mike with flute, whistles and pipes; John with guitar and vocals. Details and tickets coming soon!
Thursday, June 19 at Fort Hunter.
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