Bernie Milton Pavilion

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100 N. Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14845 Get Directions

Bernie Milton Pavilion: Heart of Downtown Ithaca’s Live Entertainment

Located on the iconic Ithaca Commons, the Bernie Milton Pavilion is Downtown Ithaca’s premier outdoor venue for concerts, festivals, community gatherings, and cultural performances. Nestled in the heart of the city at 100 N. Tioga Street, this open-air stage is named in honor of beloved local musician and radio personality Bernie Milton, who helped shape the area’s vibrant music scene.

Throughout the year, the Bernie Milton Pavilion hosts dozens of public events, including the popular Summer Concert Series, Apple Harvest Festival, Chili Cook-Off, and Welcome Students Weekend. Its central location and accessible layout make it a go-to destination for residents and visitors alike.

Whether you’re catching a high-energy concert, browsing vendors at a seasonal market, or enjoying a family-friendly celebration, the Pavilion is a symbol of Ithaca’s inclusive, artistic, and welcoming spirit.

Events at this venue

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  • Beginnings Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca

    Featured Beginnings Summer Concert Series in Downtown Ithaca
    Bernie Milton Pavilion 100 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY

    Free and fun for the entire family, the Beginnings Summer Concert Series brings live music to Downtown Ithaca every Thursday at the Bernie Milton Pavilion. Local and national acts perform music in genres including jazz, blues, reggae, folk, hip hop, country, bluegrass, rock, and more. Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Ithaca Commons. This ... Read More

    Free

  • Ithaca Pride Festival – Pride In The Park

    Dewitt Park 102 E Court Street, Ithaca, United States +2 more

    Join the Ithaca Pride Alliance for Pride In the Park on Saturday, June 14. Our signature, full day celebration of community, visibility and joy! Explore local vendors, delicious food, community resources, family-friendly activities and a full day of stage performances (we have two stages this year). The festival spans Dewitt Park and extends along the 300, 200 & 100 blocks ... Read More

    Free

  • Ithaca Pride Festival – Opening Events

    Bernie Milton Pavilion 100 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY +1 more

    Join the Ithaca Pride Alliance on the Commons as we kick off Pride Weekend with our Opening Events on Friday, June 13th from 3-10pm! Live music from 3-6pm, Opening Ceremonies from 6-7pm then dance the night away at our All-Ages Pride Dance Party from 7-10pm at the Bernie Milton Pavilion. Local resources and organizations will be tabling throughout the event. ... Read More

    Free

  • Rootstock – Finger Lakes Youth Music Festival

    Bernie Milton Pavilion 100 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY

    Rootstock is the premier youth music festival in the Finger Lakes. It is sponsored and organized by New Roots Charter School and GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance. Rootstock features solo acts, bands, and dance troupes with styles ranging from hiphop to punk to jazz. The event will also feature young entrepreneurs offering their handmade products at the Youth Entrepreneurship ... Read More

    Free

  • Rootstock FLX Youth Festival

    Bernie Milton Pavilion 100 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY

    Join us for the 5th Annual Rootstock Festival on Saturday, May 17 at the Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Ithaca Commons. This free, family-friendly event features live performances by 14 youth bands and 6 youth dance troupes, plus over 25 youth entrepreneurs launching their new products and services. Co-produced by New Roots, YEM, and Grassroots, Rootstock is a community celebration ... Read More

    Free

  • Cornell Media Guild Music Festival

    Bernie Milton Pavilion 100 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY

    On May 4, Cornell Media Guild, home to WVBR-FM 93.5 Ithaca's Alternative, is celebrating its 90th anniversary of empowering student-run media and bringing music to Ithaca with the Cornell Media Guild Music Festival. Come down to the Ithaca Commons to enjoy live performances by incredible local bands, meet some of your favorite WVBR DJs, and explore tables from local vendors. ... Read More

    Free

  • Take Back the Night 2025

    Bernie Milton Pavilion 100 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY

    Join the Advocacy Center of Tompkins County for our 46th annual Take Back the Night event: a march, rally, speak-out, and vigil to unite the community to support survivors and envision an end to sexual assault, domestic violence, rape, and child sexual abuse. This year, our agency’s Take Back the Night event will be an evening of reclamation, empowerment, and ... Read More

    Free

  • Hands Off Ithaca – National Mobilization to Fight Back

    Bernie Milton Pavilion 100 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY

    Hands Off Ithaca - National Mobilization to Fight Back Saturday April 5, 1-3 pm Gather at Bernie Milton Pavilion and march to Meadow Street Host: Indivisible Tompkins For more info: indivisibletompkins.org, indivisibletompkins@gmail.com To register: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/766521/

    Free

  • Rootstock Youth Festival

    Bernie Milton Pavilion 100 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY

    New Roots Charter School and Grassroots Festival of Music & Dance are excited to be co-producing our fourth annual Rootstock, a one-day community celebration of youth artists in the Finger Lakes region. Rootstock will be held at the Bernie Milton Pavilion on May 18th, 2024 with youth musicians and dancers performing on stage, and youth entrepreneurs vending throughout “bank alley”. ... Read More

    Free

  • AAPI Heritage Month Celebration

    Bernie Milton Pavilion 100 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY

    The History Center in Tompkins County, Tompkins County Public Library, Cornell Asian American Studies Program, Cornell East Asia Program, Cornell Southeast Asia Program, and Cornell South Asia Program are excited to host the inaugural celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage and culture in Tompkins County. Enjoy an afternoon of music, dance, and martial arts performances!

    Free