Live music and more in a historic Adirondack theatre.

Since opening in 1931, The Carol Theatre has hosted movies and live events, entertaining thousands each summer from summer camp kids to local residents and vacationers. Join us for an event and find out how you can be part of the present and future of the Carol Theatre.

Opening July 18th for the 2026 season!

Check out upcoming events, get tickets, and stay tuned for more announcements

Across the Pond

The Beatles Tribute

July 18

Come together for a night celebrating The Beatles. Since 2008, Across the Pond has brought the spirit and energy of the Fab Four alive for evenings of great music.

Get your tickets now and join us to celebrate the timeless music of The Beatles!

The Wheel

Music of the Grateful Dead

August 1

Come down to The Carol as The Wheel bring their spin to the music of the Grateful Dead (& beyond)! While every night is special, this one will honor and celebrate the life of Jerry Garcia on his 84th birthday.

The Wheel will play two rocking sets of music to create a night you won't want to miss and definitely will not forget. This veteran band have been playing together for years and filling venues throughout upstate NY and the Northeast.

Join us as this fan favorite comes high-steppin' into town again!

WailOn: Tribute to Real Country Music

August 8

WailOn is a powerhouse tribute band celebrating the true icons of REAL country music. They honor the raw, gritty sound of legends like Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams Jr., and others who shaped the outlaw movement and beyond. With a frontman who channels the heart and voice of these greats, and a seasoned band that nails every groove, WailOn doesn’t just play the songs - they bring them back to life. From rowdy honky-tonk anthems to heartfelt ballads, every performance feels like stepping into a time when country music was unfiltered and full of soul.

Their setlist reads like a greatest hits of American country: “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way,” “Family Tradition,” “Mama Tried,” “Luckenbach, Texas,” “All My Rowdy Friends,” and “Folsom Prison Blues,” just to name a few. Whether you’re a longtime fan of outlaw country or discovering these songs for the first time, WailOn delivers an authentic experience that hits hard and stays with you. This isn’t just a tribute - it’s a reminder of why this music still matters.

Rock’n Roots Show

A night of American music

August 22

The rays of American roots music shine though this ensemble! Come out for a night of folk, blues, and rock music with the Rock'n Roots Band!

Raw, unfiltered down home roots. Music born from the diverse cultural beginnings of America. Blending blues from the Mississippi Delta,  Kentucky bluegrass,  Memphis rock-a-billy, Bakersfield country and the rural sounds of back roads America. The sounds that folk, country and rock music were born from.  Players double on acoustic & electric guitars, slide guitar, 5 string banjo, fiddle, upright bass, harmonica, keyboards, drums, percussion and stellar harmony singing all played with an authority few can match.

The show is built around a timeline of American folk blues & rock music. Starting with Delta blues, then travels up the river to Memphis branching north to Chicago, east to New York and west to Texas and California. Along with covers by legendary pioneers of blues, bluegrass, country and folk the band delivers inspired original music. You can hear the spirit of Robert Johnson, Bill Monroe, Merle Travis, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Buck Owens and others rising up in their melting pot of sounds.


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