Syracuse Mets Launch Chevy All-American Music Series for 2026 Home Fridays

The Syracuse Mets kicked off their 2026 season planning with a new wrinkle at NBT Bank Stadium: live music at every Friday home game through the Chevy All-American Music Series presented by Central NY Chevy Dealers, with gates opening early for pregame happy hours before each Friday first pitch.

Performers will set up just inside the front gates, with sets running from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on most Fridays. The team's stated aim is straightforward: "Our goal is to increase the already fun vibe of going to a Syracuse Mets game by adding more live music to our entire season of fun."

Several acts are already locked in. Denny G opens the series on April 3, though that date carries an exception to the standard inside-front-gates arrangement. Maybe Sunday follows on April 17. The summer stretch brings more variety: Haudenosaunee Night on August 8 features Smoke Dancers and traditional Haudenosaunee songs, Crazy Al Piatowski plays Polish Night on August 20, DJ Swifty takes the stage August 21, and Attractive Nuisance closes out the confirmed slate on Irish Night, September 18. The team is still actively searching for a Jimmy Buffett tribute band for a Margaritaville-themed night on May 22, and Military Appreciation Night on May 23 lists the performer as TBD.

The series expands rather than replaces what was already happening at the ballpark. Thursday Dollar Thursday games retain their live DJ, and specialty theme-night performances such as the bagpipes on Irish Night and a Christian rock band on Faith and Family Night remain intact on other evenings.

Bands interested in performing face a clear set of requirements. They must supply their own equipment and sound system, submit a video link showing the act performing in a public setting, and provide proof of insurance naming both the Syracuse Mets and Onondaga County as additionally insured. Payment is negotiated and agreed upon before the performance. DJs can apply for Thursday slots, though the Mets note they already maintain an established roster of Thursday DJs.

Promotion for each act will run across social media, e-blasts, the game-day program, and printed posters, with additional promotion on the night of the performance. Confirmed bands and performers will also receive a FEVO ticket link to share with their own fan bases, enabling discounted ticket purchases for fans who come specifically to see the act.

Multiple Friday dates on the current schedule still show no performer attached, meaning the bulk of the season's live music lineup will take shape as the schedule fills. Additional performers are expected to be announced throughout the 2026 campaign.