Summer Sessions Music Festival Returns to Old Carter Barn for Landmark
5th Season!
TUNKHANNOCK, PA — The Summer Sessions Music Festival returns to the historic Old Carter Barn for its fifth season, marking a major milestone for one of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s most distinctive live music series. Produced by the Old Carter Barn Arts Initiative in association with the North Branch Art Trail, the 2026 Summer Sessions continues its tradition of showcasing a diverse array of NEPA’s finest musical artists—each concert highlighting a different genre, from classical to country, blues to bluegrass—all set in the intimate, lakeside setting of Old Carter Barn on the shores of Lake Carey.
The renewed collaboration between Old Carter Barn Arts Initiative and North Branch Art Trail underscores a shared commitment to supporting regional artists, strengthening NEPA’s creative community, and celebrating live performance in unique and inspiring spaces.
Housed in a beautifully restored historic barn known for its warm acoustics and welcoming atmosphere, Summer Sessions offers more than just concerts. Each evening features rotating food trucks, full bar service with craft beer and wine, and a relaxed summer environment that invites audiences to slow down, listen deeply, and connect with the music.
“For five years, we’ve been evolving this series and are excited to bring these artists back to our stage,” says Lewis Flinn, Broadway composer and co-founder of Old Carter Barn Arts Initiative, who runs the organization alongside five-time Tony Award–nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane. “These concerts put artists and their music first and provide a platform for audiences to really listen to their craft in a great, intimate setting.”
