Your Guide to Live Music and Entertainment In & Near Albany, NY

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2026 Jazz on Jay: Bohdan Kinal Quartet

Thu, Jun 11 · 12:00 PM

Jazz on Jay is back with free lunchtime concerts throughout the summer!

Jay Street and State Street Schenectady, NY 12305

2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series: Emo Night

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Thu, Jun 11 · 5:00 PM

The 2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series returns for its 37th year with a fresh "neighborhood-hopping" format, bringing six weeks of free, world-class music to iconic locations across Albany.

Jennings Landing, 1 Quay St Albany, NY 12207

Summer Market at Stuyvesant Plaza

Sat, Jun 13 · 11:00 AM

Summer vibes are on at Stuyvesant Plaza! Join us for our annual Summer Market - a high-energy day of shopping, snacking, and celebrating the season.

Stuyvesant Plaza, 1475 Western Ave Albany, NY 12201

Lost Radio Rounders at Berne Community Center

Sat, Jun 13 · 2:00 PM

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2pm Lost Radio Rounders (Tom Lindsay, Michael Eck, Paul Jossman) Celebrating: "America 250 : Songs & Stories at: Berne Community Center 1360 Helderberg Trail Berne, NY ...

Berne Community Center, 1360 Helderberg Trail Berne, NY 12023

Queerfest III

Sat, Jun 13 · 6:00 PM

Our 3rd annual Queerfest features performances from local drag queens & bands and merchandise from queer vendors. There will also be food from Preet Pig Provisions.

Albany's Indoor Rockgym, 4C Vatrano Road Albany, NY 12205

Forrest Frank: The Jesus Generation Tour

Sat, Jun 13 · 7:00 PM

GRAMMY-nominated and GMA DOVE Award-winning artist FORREST FRANK is bringing The Jesus Generation Tour with special guests Tori Kelly, Cory Asbury and The Figs to Albany on Saturday, June 13.

MVP Arena, 51 South Pearl St Albany, NY 12207

Capital PRIDE Parade and Festival 2026 w/David Archuleta

Sun, Jun 14 · 11:30 AM

The 2026 Capital PRIDE Parade and Festival featuring American Idol and GLAAD Media Awardee David Archuleta.

Washington Park, 35 Willett St Albany, NY 12210

Cruise The Hudson River While Feast Of Friends Performs The Music Of The Doors Live Aboard Dutch Apple Cruises

Sun, Jun 14 · 3:30 PM

Cruise the Hudson River while FEAST OF FRIENDS performs the music of THE DOORS LIVE aboard Dutch Apple Cruises.

Dutch Apple Cruises, 141 Broadway Albany, NY 12202

2026 Jazz on Jay: Marcus Benoit

Thu, Jun 18 · 12:00 PM

Jazz on Jay is back with free lunchtime concerts throughout the summer!

Jay Street and State Street Schenectady, NY 12305

2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series: Hip-Hop Night

Thu, Jun 18 · 5:00 PM

The 2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series returns for its 37th year with a fresh "neighborhood-hopping" format, bringing six weeks of free, world-class music to iconic locations across Albany.

Tri-Centennial Park, 560 Broadway Albany, NY 12204

Rock the Block Concert Series: The Refrigerators

Thu, Jun 18 · 6:30 PM

Enjoy free outdoor concerts at The City of Cohoes' Rock the Block Concert Series!

Canal Square, 72 Remsen Street Cohoes, NY 12047

2026 Jazz on Jay: Ambrose, Hearn & Shoudy Trio with special guest Matt Steckler

Thu, Jun 25 · 12:00 PM

Jazz on Jay is back with free lunchtime concerts throughout the summer!

Jay Street and State Street Schenectady, NY 12305

2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series: Afrobeats Night

Thu, Jun 25 · 5:00 PM

The 2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series returns for its 37th year with a fresh "neighborhood-hopping" format, bringing six weeks of free, world-class music to iconic locations across Albany.

Broadway (Warehouse District), Broadway Albany, NY 12206

Rock the Block Concert Series: Skeeter Creek

Thu, Jun 25 · 6:30 PM

Enjoy free outdoor concerts at The City of Cohoes' Rock the Block Concert Series!

Canal Square, 72 Remsen Street Cohoes, NY 12047

Upstate Unplugged Presents: Wolff Sisters

Thu, Jun 25 · 7:30 PM

Join us for a Live Session with the Wolff Sisters!

White Lake Music & Post, 26 Vly Rd Albany, NY 12205

Moon Bloom Music and Arts Festival 2026

Fri, Jun 26 until Sun, Jun 28 · 12:00 AM

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Moon Bloom Music & Arts Festival 2026

Magic Forest Farms, 134 Bucks Ranch Rd Coeymans Hollow, NY 12046

Troy Pride Night Out

Fri, Jun 26 · 5:00 PM

Downtown Troy's Favorite Event is Back!

Monument Square, Monument Square Troy, NY 12180

6/30/26 at 7pm Lost Radio Rounders (Tom Lindsay, Michael Eck, Paul Jossman) @ Bethlehem Public Library, Delmar, NY

Tue, Jun 30 · 7:00 PM

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 7:00 pm Bethlehem Public Library 451 Delaware Avenue Delmar, New York 12054 (518) 439-9314 Presents: Lost Radio Rounders (Tom Lindsay, Michael Eck, Paul Jossman) celebrating "AM...

Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue Delmar, NY 12054

2026 Jazz on Jay: Shiri Zorn Band

Thu, Jul 2 · 12:00 PM

Jazz on Jay is back with free lunchtime concerts throughout the summer!

Jay Street and State Street Schenectady, NY 12305

Rock the Block Concert Series: Unforgettable Fire (U2 Tribute)

Thu, Jul 2 · 6:30 PM

Enjoy free outdoor concerts at The City of Cohoes' Rock the Block Concert Series!

Canal Square, 72 Remsen Street Cohoes, NY 12047

New York State's 4th of July Celebration presented by Market 32 at the Empire State Plaza

Sat, Jul 4 · 5:00 PM

New York State's Fourth of July Celebration, presented by Market32/Price Chopper, is recognized as the biggest and best in Upstate New York!

Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12210

2026 Jazz on Jay: The Keith Pray Ortet

Thu, Jul 9 · 12:00 PM

Jazz on Jay is back with free lunchtime concerts throughout the summer!

Jay Street and State Street Schenectady, NY 12305

2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series: Classic Rock Night

Thu, Jul 9 · 5:00 PM

The 2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series returns for its 37th year with a fresh "neighborhood-hopping" format, bringing six weeks of free, world-class music to iconic locations across Albany.

Washington Park Lake House, Washington Park Rd Albany, NY 12203

Rock the Block Concert Series: Magical Mystery Doors (Beatles/Zeppelin/Doors Tribute)

Thu, Jul 9 · 6:30 PM

Enjoy free outdoor concerts at The City of Cohoes' Rock the Block Concert Series!

Canal Square, 72 Remsen Street Cohoes, NY 12047

Schenectady County SummerNight

Fri, Jul 10 · 5:00 PM

It's the Capital Region's biggest summer block party! Schenectady County SummerNight transforms Downtown Schenectady into the summer place to be on July 10, 2026.

Downtown Schenectady, State St Schenectady, NY 12305

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About the Author: Joe Legault Joe is a dedicated editor from Lake Luzerne, NY, with a passion for hiking the Adirondack high peaks, running half marathons and 5Ks, and visiting local craft breweries like Common Roots and Dancing Grain. He enjoys writing about the region's can't-miss attractions and activities.