The Ashford Hollow Foundation has announced the lineup for the 2026 Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival, which will be held on Sunday, August 16, from noon to 6pm. The following bands will be playing at the park’s scenic Mill Valley Road section throughout the course of the day.
- Letter to Elise: The headlining Buffalo alt-pop band known for blending ’80s-inspired synth sounds with modern energy, recently seen on NBC’s The Voice
- La Krema: A high-energy Latin band performing with a unique English twist
- Karma Queen: An independent rock group
- Alex Glenfield & Ravi Padmanabha: A collaborative performance featuring throat singing and dynamic percussion
- Shaky Paw: A groove-heavy electronic music act
Headlining the 2026 Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival is Letter to Elise, a rising band known for blending shimmering ‘80s-inspired alt-pop with raw modern energy. With driving guitars, soaring synths, and emotionally charged lyrics, the group delivers a sound where nostalgia meets neon. Fresh off an appearance on NBC’s The Voice, Letter to Elise brought their harmony-rich sound and unmistakable Buffalo spirit to a national audience. The band has also shared the stage with Robby Takac and earned acclaim at regional festivals including Music Is Art.
The festival lineup also features performances by La Krema (a Latin band with an English twist), Karma Queen (indie rock), Alex Glenfield & Ravi Padmanabha (throat singer and percussion), and Shaky Paw (groove heavy, electronic).
Aside from a stellar live music line-up, the festival offers up all sorts of family-friendly entertainment, not to mention the vast collection of sculptures that can be found throughout the park. This year, “The Bathers” – created by the late Larry Griffis Jr – are back on display. The sculptures have been fully restored, and are once again assembled around the pond (learn more), which is located in the same area as the festival.
Other attractions to look forward to on that day include:
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