Upcoming Events

July Fest is a 57 year tradition that attracts people from all over the east coast to enjoy three days of quality arts and crafts, food, music, antique cars, our Parlor City 5k Run, and a Kidz Art Zone with all day fun-filled activities.

THE PARLOR CITY 5K Run is Saturday, July 11th. Downtown Binghamton will host the 13th edition of Binghamton’s namesake 5K. Once again, we are a certified US Amateur Track & Field 5K distance (NY14059JG). Starting on the east side of the Court Street Bridge, it circuits our historic West Side of Binghamton before ending back at the 2020 July Fest. Relatively flat and fast, it has a very long downhill toward the river-crossing finish. After the race, there will be a…

The Rec Park Music Fest is an event that has showcased both local/regional talent, and beautiful Recreation Park, since its inception in 1996. The event always takes place on a Sunday afternoon, in the summer, and is a great way for individuals, and families, to see their favorite groups!  In the spring of 2019 the event was renamed the 1st Annual Harper M. Stantz Rec Park Music Fest to honor the memory of wonderful 16-year-old Westside Binghamton resident Harper M.…

In 1983, a few families got together and argued over who had the best Spiedie recipe in Binghamton. Spiedies are small pieces of marinated meat (lamb, chicken, pork or beef) that can be skewered and then grilled. To put an end to their friendly rivalry, they held the first Spiedie Fest Cooking Contests in 1983 and 1984. After a successful contest in 1984, a small committee formed and it was decided to create the first SpiedieFest and Balloon Rally at…

Since 2004, the First Friday Art Walk, has been "The Place To Be Gorgeous" in Binghamton, New York. Presented by Gorgeous Washington Street Association, the First Friday Art Walk is our signature event highlighting the area's growing arts community.First Friday patrons enjoy gallery hopping, art openings, music and theater shows, fine dining, cafes, entertainment and merchant's special events. Held on the first Friday of each month from 6-9 PM, the First Friday Art Walk features rotating venues ranging from 30-40…

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Open is one of the elite tournaments on the PGA TOUR Champions that will be held in Endicott, NY on August 10th-16th, 2020

For three consecutive days, the Twin Tiers International Film Festival will screen over 130 independent films from all over the world. From renowned world premieres to award winning productions the festival is sure to have something for everyone. Our film offerings span across many genres including documentary, comedy, animation, drama, horror and so many more! Our educational workshops provide information about different film making topics and help teach the skills necessary to be a successful writer or filmmaker. At the end…

Men Who Cook is our signature, one-of-a kind tasting event featuring men of our community – local celebrities, community leaders, businessmen, politicians and just terrific guys who love to cook as a way to ‘give back to the community’.  The event will showcase the talents of our amateur celebrity chefs who will be serving everything from appetizers to entrees to desserts at their tasting stations to an estimated 500 attendees.  The event also features a silent auction and raffles.

Engage in your favorite fandoms and hobbies over the course of two days at RoberCon, which takes place within the Roberson Museum and Mansion (that’s right, we have a mansion). If you’re looking for a convention with a lot of things to do that isn’t too crowded, RoberCon is your scene. You’ll connect with groups and other fans–no matter your passion or fandom. Accepting geeks since 2012.

With its richly textured soundscapes that evoke rolling hills, rippling streams, & breathtaking scenery, Tapestry celebrates the pastoral diversity & beauty of a place we call home.

The engaging and illuminating duo of Zara Lawler, flutist, and Paul J. Fadoul, marimbist, hailed as “a great treat” (Classical WETA, Washington, DC) offers audiences an unexpected mélange of classical virtuosity, lively commentary, theatrical flair and a small dose of indie rock sensibility. The duo’s repertoire ranges from delightful arrangements of classics to newly written pieces for their unique instrumentation.  

A Downtown tradition returns for another year. High School Marching Bands from all across our area, delicious homemade Italian food, and live music that will rock Court Street all day!

From Hogwarts to Hogsmeade, come & relive the excitement of everyone’s favorite young wizard! With unforgettable music from the legendary movies, the BPO is sure to cast a spell on you. Expecto patronum!

  Beethoven could enrapture audiences with unmatched fervor & then soothe them humorously in the same sitting. These back-to-back classics speak to his emotional versatility & limitless originality

This toasty warm performance of all your holiday favorites is the best way to cap off the year...for kids from 1 to 92!

  Featuring the Beethoven Festival Choir comprised of members from Binghamton Downtown Singers, Madrigal Choir of Binghamton, Southern Tier Singers’ Collective, and auditioned community members.  All’s well that ends well...and in the case of Symphony No. 9, endures well! Widely regarded as the greatest musical work of all time, Beethoven’s magnum opus - played to perfection on his 250th birthday - is a timeless reminder of life’s most essential & electrifying gift: joy!

May the wind be at your back, and luck be on your side! Join us on this St. Patrick’s Weekend for a symphonic voyage to the Emerald Isle, a land of mystical beauty, enchanting serenity, & boundless wonder.

  Christopher Bill, a Binghamton native, is best known for being the most subscribed brass musician on YouTube. In his quartet, he joins forces with world-class trombonists who have performed with Macklemore, Adele, Rihanna, Andrea Bocelli, Brass Against, Lucky Chops, & No BS Brass.