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Arts in the City

Arts in the City is a free, family-friendly summer program happening every Wednesday from July-September that brings music, dance, wellness, poetry, and visual arts to unique locations across Albany.

When and Where

Date and Time

Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026 until Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026
See Below for Dates & Times

Address

Albany, NY 12207

Cost

FREE ADMISSION

Hosted By

About this event

The City of Albany’s Office of Cultural Affairs presents Arts in the City, a vibrant weekly summer series dedicated to promoting creativity and wellness through the arts. Running every Wednesday from July through September, this community-focused program invites residents and visitors of all ages to experience interactive, educational, and engaging art forms in unique settings throughout the city.

The festivities kick off on Wednesday, July 8th at 5:30 PM with "Salsa & Salsa" at Tricentennial Park and 55 Columbia Street. Attendees can enjoy delicious culinary salsa prepared by SEAT (Social Enterprise and Training Center) while learning to move with professional dance instruction provided by ¡Baila! Albany Dance Studio.

Arts in the City Highlights

  • Cost: Completely FREE to attend.
  • Diverse Programming: Weekly sessions teaching various artistic disciplines, including music, dance, poetry, wellness, and visual arts.
  • Dynamic Settings: Hosted at a rotation of unique and distinct locations throughout the City of Albany.
  • Season Schedule:
    • July: 8, 15, 22, 29
    • August: 5, 12, 19, 26
    • September: 2, 9, 16, 23

For more details, community members can visit albanyevents.org.



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