NEWSLETTER
Concerts held on June 18, July 23, and August 13
Rochester, N.Y., June 3, 2025—The George Eastman Museum is thrilled to announce that the beloved Garden Vibes Concert Series is making its much-anticipated return this summer, bringing live music from national and international bands back to the East Lawn. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Museum’s Schuyler C. Townson Terrace Garden and the historic mansion, this outdoor series invites music lovers to enjoy three unforgettable Wednesday evenings for the whole family: June 18, July 23, and August 13.
Garden Vibes 2025 lineup
Wednesday, June 18: É.T.É
The word été in French means summer—a fitting tribute to how their original, lively take on Québec traditional music is infused with a new vitality. With lovely vocal harmonies, deep groove, and rich instrumentation, É.T.É are an explosive trio on stage, transforming the nostalgia of a kitchen party into an unforgettable show experience that celebrates the joie de vivre of Québecois culture.
Wednesday, July 23: Alla Boara
Blending ancient Italian folk traditions with contemporary jazz, Alla Boara breathes new life into forgotten melodies, offering audiences a captivating journey through cultural heritage and universal human emotions.
Wednesday, August 13: Rez Abbasi
Guitarist and Composer Rez Abbasi is one of the most original voices on the current scene. Abbasi is a Guggenheim Fellow (2021), was voted #1 Rising-Star Guitarist in the 2013 DownBeat Critics Poll, and subsequently placed in the “Top-Ten Guitarists” alongside luminaries Bill Frisell and Pat Metheny.
All three concerts take place from 6 to 8 p.m., with gates opening at 5 p.m. Concertgoers may bring a picnic or purchase food on-site from the museum’s eatery, Open Face, as well as local food trucks, including Chef's Mobile Kitchen and Effortlessly Healthy. A cash bar will be available. Lawn games and toys are also available, to the delight of some of our youngest attendees.
Concertgoers are encouraged to stay after each performance to attend a film at the Dryden Theatre. Garden Vibes attendees receive $2 off admission to the Dryden Theatre on the evening of the concert by presenting their wristband at the box office. For a complete film listing, visit eastman.org/events/film-screenings.
Admission
Tickets for all Garden Vibes concerts are $15 general admission, $12 museum members, and free to children ages 12 and under with paid adult admission. Tickets may be purchased at the gate by the front of the house, or inside at the museum’s admissions desk on the day of the event. No refunds; no rain dates.
About the George Eastman Museum
Founded in 1947, the George Eastman Museum is the world’s oldest photography museum and one of the largest film archives in the United States, located on the historic Rochester estate of entrepreneur and philanthropist George Eastman, the pioneer of popular photography. Its holdings comprise more than 400,000 photographs, 31,000 motion picture films, the world’s preeminent collection of photographic and cinematographic technology, one of the leading libraries of books related to photography and cinema, and extensive holdings of documents and other objects related to George Eastman. As a research and teaching institution, the Eastman Museum has an active publishing program, and its L. Jeffrey Selznick School of Film Preservation’s graduate program (a collaboration with the University of Rochester) makes critical contributions to film preservation. For more information, visit eastman.org.
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ATTN. Media: High-resolution images for the 2025 Garden Vibes Concert Series can be found here.