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jazz fest 2023

2023 Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival

For 20 years, the City of Albany Jazz Festival has featured a wealth of jazz greats, critically acclaimed up-and-coming artists and local favorites at the area's most spectacular venues.

When and where

Date and time

Today
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Address

Corning Preserve Boat Launch, Colonie & Water Street Albany, NY 12207

Cost

FREE ADMISSION

About this event

Editor's Note (9/8/23): Due to rain in the forecast, the Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival will be held at the Corning Preserve Boat Launch under the 787 bridge.

The City of Albany presents its 21st Annual Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival, on Saturday, September 9th. This all-day concert features world-class music, vendors, great food & beverages. The Jazz Festival is an event for all ages, and admission is still free!

The event kicks off at 12 p.m. with the presentation of the Henry Johnson Award. Five incredible live acts will take the stage throughout the day and the event will conclude at 8 p.m. with a fantastic fireworks display (weather permitting).

2023 Music Lineup:

  • 12:30PM - 1:30PM: KEVIN MCNEAL & BLUESWING 
  • 2:00PM - 3:00PM: ASHLEY KEIKO 
  • 3:30PM - 4:30PM: RONI KASPI 
  • 5:00PM - 6:00PM: THE STRING QUEENS 
  • 6:30PM - 8:00PM: REBIRTH BRASS BAND
  • 8:00PM: FIREWORKS SHOW 

Special ground rules in effect: No glass containers of any kind, recording of performances, animals or pets (excluding ADA-defined service animals). All City of Albany parks are now tobacco-free. Security personnel reserve the right to inspect any bag, container or package and confiscate any prohibited or illegal items. Any type of recording of the performance or presentation is prohibited without prior written consent. All attendees should be prepared to present age identification at any time if they intend to consume alcohol. Ground rules are subject to change without notice; exceptions made for medical or child care reasons may be addressed individually.


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