Best events in
Utica

Looking for events or things to do in Utica, NY? The city's cultural pulse is felt in historic venues downtown and lively neighborhood hubs like the Brewery District. From major concerts and AHL hockey games to monthly art walks and summer music series, there is a distinct rhythm to local life.

Downtown serves as the cultural core, with Broadway shows at The Stanley Theatre and exhibitions at the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute.
The Brewery District around Varick Street is the center of nightlife, especially for the popular Saranac Thursdays summer concert series.
Historic Bagg's Square offers a more relaxed atmosphere with vintage taverns like Gerber's 1933 Tavern and the year-round Oneida County Public Market.

autocomplete

Popular in Utica

Explore more events

CNY Game Dev Meetup (October)

Thursday • 6:00 PM

326 Broad St

Check ticket price on event

When the Water Came: A Film Premiere & Evening of Impact

Saturday • 5:00 PM

Impact X Studio @ Landmarc Building

Check ticket price on event

Teen Driver Safety Summit

Thu, Oct 15 • 9:00 AM

Utica University Nexus Center

Check ticket price on event

What Certification Fits Your Needs?

Thu, Oct 15 • 9:00 AM

MVCC's ThINCubator

Check ticket price on event

Mohawk Valley Inventors Recognition Ceremony

Thu, Oct 22 • 5:00 PM

Fort Schuyler Club House

Check ticket price on event

Utica Coffee Halloween Pop Up

Thu, Oct 29 • 6:00 PM

300 Water St

Check ticket price on event

NAACP Oneida County Branch 2167 - Annual Freedom Fund Dinner 2026

Sun, Nov 1 • 3:00 PM

Irish Cultural Center

Check ticket price on event

ACHE of Upstate NY 2026 Fall Conference

Fri, Nov 6 • 8:30 AM

Mohawk Valley Community College - Utica

Check ticket price on event

CNY Game Dev Meetup (October)

Thursday • 6:00 PM

326 Broad St

Check ticket price on event

When the Water Came: A Film Premiere & Evening of Impact

Saturday • 5:00 PM

Impact X Studio @ Landmarc Building

Check ticket price on event

Teen Driver Safety Summit

Thu, Oct 15 • 9:00 AM

Utica University Nexus Center

Check ticket price on event

What Certification Fits Your Needs?

Thu, Oct 15 • 9:00 AM

MVCC's ThINCubator

Check ticket price on event

Mohawk Valley Inventors Recognition Ceremony

Thu, Oct 22 • 5:00 PM

Fort Schuyler Club House

Check ticket price on event

Utica Coffee Halloween Pop Up

Thu, Oct 29 • 6:00 PM

300 Water St

Check ticket price on event

NAACP Oneida County Branch 2167 - Annual Freedom Fund Dinner 2026

Sun, Nov 1 • 3:00 PM

Irish Cultural Center

Check ticket price on event

ACHE of Upstate NY 2026 Fall Conference

Fri, Nov 6 • 8:30 AM

Mohawk Valley Community College - Utica

Check ticket price on event

Explore more events

Online Events

Explore more events

A Norman stitch-up? The story behind the Bayeux Tapestry

Tomorrow • 7:30 PM GMT+1

Check ticket price on event

AI Kids Music Video Studio: Produce Black Nursery Rhyme for YouTube

Thursday • 6:00 PM EDT

Check ticket price on event

HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Thu, Oct 15 • 1:00 PM GMT+1

Check ticket price on event

(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

Tue, Oct 27 • 11:30 AM EDT

Check ticket price on event

Humanitarian Water Engineering Fall 2026

Check ticket price on event

No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Thu, Nov 5 • 1:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

Lean Global Connection 2026

Thu, Nov 12 • 2:00 PM UTC

Check ticket price on event

Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

A Norman stitch-up? The story behind the Bayeux Tapestry

Tomorrow • 7:30 PM GMT+1

Check ticket price on event

AI Kids Music Video Studio: Produce Black Nursery Rhyme for YouTube

Thursday • 6:00 PM EDT

Check ticket price on event

HBR Book Webinar: Resilient Optimism

Thu, Oct 15 • 1:00 PM GMT+1

Check ticket price on event

(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

Tue, Oct 27 • 11:30 AM EDT

Check ticket price on event

Humanitarian Water Engineering Fall 2026

Check ticket price on event

No Title, No Permission, No Problem: Harnessing the Power of Influence

Thu, Nov 5 • 1:00 PM GMT

Check ticket price on event

Lean Global Connection 2026

Thu, Nov 12 • 2:00 PM UTC

Check ticket price on event

Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

Check ticket price on event

Explore more events

This Weekend

Explore more events

Dinner Benefits for SOAR | Gather for Good: Utica

Friday • 7:00 PM + 2 more

mōtus

Check ticket price on event

Family Adventure: Utica Zoo Wild Discovery

Friday • 4:00 PM + 8 more

Utica Zoo

Check ticket price on event

When the Water Came: A Film Premiere & Evening of Impact

Saturday • 5:00 PM

Impact X Studio @ Landmarc Building

Check ticket price on event

Rutger Park Mansion Tours

Saturday • 11:00 AM

3 Rutger Pk

Check ticket price on event

Dinner Benefits for SOAR | Gather for Good: Utica

Friday • 7:00 PM + 2 more

mōtus

Check ticket price on event

Family Adventure: Utica Zoo Wild Discovery

Friday • 4:00 PM + 8 more

Utica Zoo

Check ticket price on event

When the Water Came: A Film Premiere & Evening of Impact

Saturday • 5:00 PM

Impact X Studio @ Landmarc Building

Check ticket price on event

Rutger Park Mansion Tours

Saturday • 11:00 AM

3 Rutger Pk

Check ticket price on event

Explore more events

Food & Drink events

Explore more events

Dinner Benefits for SOAR | Gather for Good: Utica

Today • 7:00 PM + 86 more

mōtus

Check ticket price on event

EAT LOCAL FOOD TOURS - UPSIDE DOWN PIZZA CRAWL

Fri, Oct 23 • 6:00 PM

Puff Theory Cannabis | Utica, NY

Check ticket price on event

Utica Coffee Halloween Pop Up

Thu, Oct 29 • 6:00 PM

300 Water St

Check ticket price on event

Annual Dinner

Tue, Nov 17 • 5:00 PM

Roman's at the View

Check ticket price on event

Dinner Benefits for SOAR | Gather for Good: Utica

Today • 7:00 PM + 86 more

mōtus

Check ticket price on event

EAT LOCAL FOOD TOURS - UPSIDE DOWN PIZZA CRAWL

Fri, Oct 23 • 6:00 PM

Puff Theory Cannabis | Utica, NY

Check ticket price on event

Utica Coffee Halloween Pop Up

Thu, Oct 29 • 6:00 PM

300 Water St

Check ticket price on event

Annual Dinner

Tue, Nov 17 • 5:00 PM

Roman's at the View

Check ticket price on event

Explore more events

Points of Interest near Utica

Adirondack Railroad

The Stanley Theatre

St Joseph St Patrick Church

Irish Cultural Center

Munson

Utica Childrens Museum

Frequently asked questions about Utica

Where can I find live music events in Utica?

The Saranac Brewery is a top spot, known for its popular summer concert series. For a different vibe, The Stanley Theatre hosts national touring acts, while Five Points Public House offers more intimate performances. These venues present diverse music events throughout the year.

What are some free things to do in Utica, NY?

The Levitt AMP Utica Music Series offers free outdoor concerts at Kopernik Park. Another great option is the monthly Monthly art walk, where local galleries and studios like The Other Side open their doors to the public for special evening events.

How is the nightlife scene around Varick Street?

Varick Street in the Brewery District is the hub of Utica's nightlife, attracting a lively crowd. It is packed with bars and pubs perfect for hopping between, anchored by the Saranac Brewery which often hosts evening events and has a popular biergarten.

Are there family-friendly events in the area?

Yes, Utica offers many family-friendly events and activities. The annual Boilermaker Road Race weekend brings city-wide celebrations, and the Oneida County Public Market is a great all-ages outing at Union Station. Many seasonal festivals are designed for families.

What's a good plan for a date night in Utica?

Start with dinner in historic Bagg's Square, perhaps at a restored tavern like Gerber's 1933. Afterwards, catch a Broadway show at The Stanley Theatre or see a film screening at the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute for a memorable evening.

Can I find comedy shows in Utica?

The Uptown Theatre for Creative Arts is a key venue for comedy in South Utica. National touring comedians also perform at the larger Stanley Theatre downtown, offering a couple of solid choices for seeing a live comedy show in the city.

What kind of art events happen in Utica?

The Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute is a central pillar for the arts, hosting major exhibitions. For a more community-focused experience, The Other Side art space features gallery openings, and the monthly Monthly event showcases local studios.

Does Utica have a lively sports scene?

The city is very supportive of the Utica Comets AHL hockey team. Game nights at the Adirondack Bank Center create a lot of energy downtown, with fans filling nearby bars and restaurants before and after the puck drops for the main event.