Venue Guide: St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater – Syracuse, NY

St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater History

In a picturesque setting on Syracuse’s Onondaga Lake, St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater has been a key spot for summer events since 2015, when it opened as the Lakeview Amphitheater with an inaugural concert by country superstar Miranda Lambert. Renamed St. Joseph’s in 2018, the outdoor concert venue is part of the Syracuse entertainment complex known as the Empire Expo Center. The center is home to multiple venues and all kinds of events throughout the year, from state fairs to shows by some of the biggest pop stars on the planet.

St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater Performers

The Amphitheater at Lakeview has seen concerts by titans of just about every genre. It’s been the spot to catch R&B legends like Mary J. Blige and Janet Jackson, country icons like Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley and Luke Bryan, hard-rocking heroes like Ozzy Osbourne and Kiss, and a long list of pop royalty including Bryan Adams, Sheryl Crow and scores of others.

Planning Your Visit to Bayou Music Center

Great concessions can be found at the Amphitheater, but if you want to grab a meal outside the venue there are excellent options just a short hop away. Tuck into old-school diner fare like chicken & biscuits, corned beef hash and homemade soups at Suzie’s Lakeland Diner. Prime rib is a specialty at Daniella’s Steakhouse, but you’ll find seafood and pasta there too. Want to try a local legend? Sample specialty hot dogs and sausages at Heid’s of Liverpool.

St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater Frequently Asked Questions

What are the St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater parking options?

The Amphitheater has its own parking lots, including an option for VIP parking closer to the venue.

Does St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater serve food?

Yes. Concessions include Bull & Bear Roadhouse for burgers, tacos and wings; Dinosaur BBQ for chicken, pork ribs and sandwiches; Twin Trees III for tantalizing pizza; and of course Glazed & Confused for mouthwatering donuts.

What are the seating options at St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater?

The venue has a capacity of 17,500. To get as close to the action as possible, spring for the general admission pit in front of the stage. Beyond that are three tiers of reserved seating, including box seats. To the rear is the general admission lawn. VIP seating options are also available. For tickets, go here.

What are the St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater safety & security guidelines?

To find out more about the venue’s safety guidelines, including COVID-19 protocols, contact the Amphitheater by calling (315) 435-5100 or emailing info@ASMsyracuse.com.