The free Music is Art festival, founded two decades ago, opens on Saturday, September 21 at 11 a.m. and goes on until 1 a.m at the brand new Terminal B music venue, Lakeside Lawn and Buffalo Outer Harbor.

The free festival starts with opening bands at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 21 and goes on until the music stops at 1 a.m. in the wee hours of Sunday, September 22. Bands play on the shores of Lake Erie at multiple locations on Buffalo’s Outer Harbor. Parking can be found at various lots on the Outer Harbor as well as on Fuhrmann Boulevard. Founded by Goo Goo Dolls bassist and singer Robby Takac, Music is Art has become a local highlight since its founding 20 years ago, bringing its motto to life, “Fueling the unifying power of music in Western New York.”

“We didn’t want leave anything out, so we kept adding,” Fletcher said.

Find detailed schedules, a map and other information at musicisart.org.