Island Takeover Spotlight: Here's What's Happening This Week on Papermill Island
Two standout Island Takeover events hit Papermill Island this week, with the laid-back Island Night Market and high-energy Island Foam Fest delivering something for every kind of summer night in Baldwinsville.
Jun 22, 2026
Brite Vibes Music Festival 2026: Everything You Need To Know About Central New York's Must‑Experience Summer Weekend
Brite Vibes Music Festival returns July 10-11 to Heritage Hill Brewhouse, bringing live music, New York craft drinks, local vendors, and camping together for a one-of-a-kind summer weekend just outside Syracuse.
Jun 16, 2026
Island Takeover Spotlight: Two Things to Catch This Week on Papermill Island
It's a lighter but still notable week at Island Takeover on Papermill Island, featuring a sold‑out live session and the first Yacht Rock Night of the summer along the river.
Jun 15, 2026
Gamer's Update | Week of June 15
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) R-Type Tactics 1 & 2 Cosmos (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - June 18 The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - June 18
Jun 15, 2026
Severe Weather Forces Cancellation of Tonight's Island Takeover Concert on Papermill Island
Tonight's Island Takeover concert has been canceled due to severe weather, but a full summer of shows and events - including upcoming national acts and this week's Yacht Rock Night - is still on deck at Papermill Island.
Jun 14, 2026
Island Takeover Night One Recap: Almost Monday & Poetry For Boys Bring the Energy
Syracuse showed up in a big way for night one of Island Takeover. With live performances from Almost Monday and Poetry For Boys, the kickoff night delivered sunshine vibes, packed crowds, and unforgettable moments from start to finish.
Jun 11, 2026
Hazlett Added to Matt Maeson's Island Takeover Show on July 21
Rising folk artist Hazlett has been added to Matt Maeson's Island Takeover show on July 21, bringing his intimate, emotionally driven sound to an already buzzworthy lineup.
Jun 10, 2026
Island Takeover 2026 Kicks Off Tonight in Baldwinsville: Full Week Preview of Shows at Papermill Island
Island Takeover: Summer on Papermill kicks off in Baldwinsville with Almost Monday launching a full week of live music on the island. The opening lineup also includes a free Emo Night on Thursday and The Crowe Boys with Braison Cyrus on Sunday, plus food trucks like Wildcat on Wheels and helpful "Know Before You G...
Jun 09, 2026
Gamer's Update | Week of June 8th
Solarpunk (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - June 8 NBA The Run (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - June 9 Beatdown City Survivors (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - June 10 Crushed in Time (PC) - June 10
Jun 08, 2026
Almost Monday Talk Touring, New Music & Summer Energy with dXn - Headlining Island Takeover June 9th
San Diego alt-pop trio Almost Monday caught up with 95X's dXn ahead of their Island Takeover headline show on June 9th, talking summer vibes, life on the road, and why their feel-good sound is built for live crowds.
Jun 06, 2026
