Lee Brice will be the first to take the stage at the all new M&T Bank Center

The Capital Region is getting a new venue for music! The M&T Bank Center is currently under construction, and country star Lee Brice will be coming along with local rising country star David J! Tickets go on-sale Friday, June 20th at 10am at mandtbankcenter.com. This new venue is right next to Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady and will be the Capital Region's newest state-of-the-art venue!

Lee Brice to Headline Grand Opening Concert at Schenectady’s Newest Event Venue — M&T Bank Center — on September 6

SCHENECTADY, NY — Country music fans, mark your calendars! Lee Brice, one of country music’s biggest stars, is set to perform live at the brand-new M&T Bank Center on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

Located in downtown Schenectady adjacent to Rivers Casino & Resort, the M&T Bank Center is the Capital Region’s newest state-of-the-art event venue and it's already attracting major talent for its Grand Opening event.

Brice, known for smash hits like “One of Them Girls,” “I Don’t Dance,” and “Hard to Love,” will deliver an unforgettable night of powerhouse vocals, fan favorites, and authentic country storytelling.

Opening the show is local rising country star David J, whose fresh sound and heartfelt lyrics have quickly made him a fan favorite across New York and beyond. His performance will kick off an incredible night of music in one of the area's most exciting new entertainment destinations.

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 20 at 10:00 AM and can be purchased online at mandtbankcenter.com. Don’t miss your chance to make history by attending the Grand Opening event and seeing Lee Brice and David J live at the M&T Bank Center — Schenectady’s newest home for top-tier concerts and events!