Syracuse Area Music Awards

Welcome to the 2026 Syracuse Area Music Awards! The SAMMYS Award Show is our annual celebration of the Syracuse music scene. Each year, hundreds of local musicians and valuable members of the Syracuse music community attend the show to cheer on their friends. Since the first SAMMYS was held at the Landmark Theater in 1993, The SAMMYS Award Show has become the number one local music event in Central New York!

Awards Show Livestream Tonight at 7pm Online Program 2026 Nominees & Inductees

Upcoming Dates

Hall of Fame Induction Dinner (March 5)
Syracuse Area Music Awards (March 6)

Recent News & Updates

SAMMYS Director Stepping Down After 35 Years!

Liz Nowak has announced she will step down from the Director position at the close of the 2026 SAMMY Hall of Fame & Awards Show

2026 Syracuse Area Music Awards [Press]

Recent articles about the 2026 Syracuse Area Music Awards from area media outlets.

2026 SAMMY Nominees and Inductees

The 2025 Syracuse Area Music Award Nominees and Hall of Fame Inductees were announced Tuesday February 4th. Congratulations to the 51 SAMMY Nominees in 13 categories, and seven Hall of Fame Inductees!

A Special Thank You To Our Sponsors

The Board of Directors would like to thank all of our sponsors for supporting this community focused event, which is produced by a dedicated group of volunteers and supported by grants as well as private and corporate donations.