The Ghent Band returns for its 2026 summer season with a full lineup of free, family-friendly performances across Columbia County. A longstanding community ensemble, the band brings together local musicians of all ages and backgrounds, performing a lively mix of marches, show tunes, patriotic favorites, and light classics. Their concerts are a cherished seasonal tradition, offering relaxed outdoor settings and an opportunity to gather with neighbors and friends.
Supported in part by the Town of Ghent and other local partners, the band continues its mission of making live music accessible to the public. Performances rotate among familiar venues including the Ghent VFW Gazebo, Kinderhook Village Bandstand, and other community spaces—so there are plenty of chances to catch a concert close to home.
2026 Concert Schedule
Wednesday, July 1st, 6:30PM–8:00PM
Chatham Library
Monday, July 6th
Chatham Library (Rain Date)
Wednesday, July 8th, 7:30PM–9:00PM
Ghent VFW Gazebo
Wednesday, July 15th, 7:30PM–9:00PM
Ghent VFW Gazebo
Wednesday, July 22nd, 7:30PM–9:00PM
Ghent VFW Gazebo
Sunday, July 26th, 2:00PM–3:00PM
Austerlitz Blueberry Festival
Wednesday, July 29th, 7:30PM–9:00PM
Ghent VFW Gazebo
Wednesday, August 5th, 7:00PM–8:30PM
Village of Kinderhook Bandstand
Wednesday, August 12th, 7:00PM–8:30PM
Village of Kinderhook Bandstand
Saturday, August 15th, 3:00PM–4:30PM
Copake Town Park
Wednesday, August 19th, 7:00PM–8:30PM
Village of Kinderhook Bandstand
Wednesday, August 26th, 7:00PM–8:30PM
Village of Kinderhook Bandstand
Saturday, September 7th, 11:00AM–12:15PM
Columbia County Fair
Saturday, September 26th, Time 1:00PM-2:30PM
Ghent Community Day, Town Highway Dept Field
Bring a chair or blanket, enjoy the summer air, and experience one of Columbia County’s enduring musical traditions.