2 Best Performing Arts in Kingston, Hudson Valley

Crowds of hip twentysomethings line up to see the major indie acts and up-and-coming bands who play here. There's a busy year-round schedule, with shows every weekend night and certain weekdays. The concert venue is also home to the Kingston International Film Festival that takes place in late summer. Cover charge starts at $5.

Residing in a beautifully restored 1927 art-deco movie palace, the Ulster Performing Arts Center is home to the 1,500-seat Broadway Theater and hosts local groups, such as the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, as well as well-known performers like Sheryl Crow, Joan Rivers, Elvis Costello, and Bryan Adams.