CMAC concerts 2026 schedule

CMAC concert schedule 2026

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CMAC Performing Arts Center, the Constellation Brands – Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center, formerly known as the Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center (FLPAC) is an outdoor concert venue on the grounds of Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) in beautiful Canandaigua, NY. The CMAC concert amphitheater has both inside seating (under the open-air roof) and lawn seating (on the hillside lawn looking into the CMAC concerts venue). CMAC Canandaigua NY has hosted some of the biggest acts in country music. Tim McGraw, Kenney Chesney, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Chris Stapleton, and Willie Nelson have all had concerts in Canandaigua NY.

CMAC: the Finger Lake’s Premier Venue for Summer Entertainment
Constellation Brands – Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center
Located on the campus of Finger Lakes Community College,
3355 Marvin Sands Drive,
Canandaigua, NY 14424

CMAC Parking Tips

Two on-site parking lots are available for CMAC concerts and events, the CMAC General Parking lot off of East Lake Road and the CMAC VIP Parking lot off of Lakeshore Drive, open two hours prior to the show. Follow the signs (and the other cars) once you get into Canandaigua, NY.

Technically, there is no tailgating allowed. Do people still do it? They might, but it is hard to tell because the best people are subtle, respectful and responsible with their tailgating 🙂 If you are or act like an underage, drunken idiot and draw attention to yourself, you will very likely be reprimanded for it and possibly be thrown out of the venue, or worse yet, arrested. Many times there are law enforcement officers patrolling the lots and checking ID’s on big concert nights.

On-Site Parking

General Parking Lot (E. Lake Rd / Rte. 364)
VIP Parking Lot (Lakeshore Drive)

There are a number of great restaurants and bars in Canandaigua, so a good idea is to get into town early, grab a bite to eat at one of the local establishments, and then walk along the lake to the concert. It is a perfect way to exercise away the calories before and after the show.

GETTING TO THE CMAC EVENTS and CONCERT VENUE:

“Time-Saver” Suggested Route to CMAC:

• Exit the New York State Thruway at Exit 43/Manchester.
• Turn Right at the end of the off ramp onto State Rt 21
• Travel south a distance of 5.3 miles on State Rt 21.
• Turn left onto County Road 22, traveling southeast a distance of 0.4 miles to a stop sign at the end of County Road 22.
• Turn left onto County Road 4 traveling east a distance of 0.2 miles.
• Turn right onto County Road 10, traveling south a distance of 1.9 miles to a stoplight at the Route 5 and 20 intersection.
• Turn right onto Route 5 and 20 heading west for 0.25 miles.
• Turn left onto State Rt. 364, following CMAC signs to your preferred parking lot (CMAC General Parking or CMAC VIP Parking).

Directions to CMAC events venue

From Buffalo, Rochester and points west:

• Exit the New York State Thruway at Exit 44.
• Head south on State Rt 332 a distance of 9.6 miles until it ends at a stoplight at the Route 5 and 20 intersection.
• Turn left traveling eastbound on Route 5 and 20 a distance of 1.25 miles at a stoplight at the State Rt 364 intersection.
• Turn Right onto State Rt 364 southbound.
• Follow local signage for your preferred CMAC Parking Lot (CMAC General Parking or CMAC VIP Parking).

From Syracuse, Albany and points east:

• Exit the New York State Thruway at Exit 43/Manchester.
• Turn Right at the end of the off ramp onto State Rt 21.
• Travel south a distance of 5.3 miles on State Rt 21.
• Turn left onto County Road 22, traveling southeast a distance of 0.4 miles to a stop sign at the end of County Road 22.
• Turn left onto County Road 4 traveling east a distance of 0.2 miles.
• Turn right onto County Road 10, traveling south a distance of 1.9 miles to a stoplight at the Route 5 and 20 intersection.
• Turn right onto Route 5 and 20 heading west for 0.25 miles.
• Turn left onto State Rt. 364, following signs to your preferred parking lot (General Parking or VIP Parking).

Parking

General Parking for CMAC events

• As you approach CMAC from Routes 5&20 in Canandaigua, NY, the General Parking lot is located on East Lake Road (State Route 364) on the left-hand side of the road.

VIP Parking

• To reach the VIP Parking lot, take East Lake Road (off of Routes 5 &20) and turn left at the traffic light onto Lakeshore Drive. Then turn right at the Finger Lakes Community College entrance. The VIP Parking lot will be on your left.

Handicap Parking

• Under ADA regulations, the appropriate amount of handicap parking spots have been designated in each lot for each show, on a first come first serve basis.