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Arts in the City
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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.
Staff PicksConcerts (Live Music)Performing ArtsFine Arts & GalleriesBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Albany, NY 12207
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Palace Theatre Community Block Party
Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026, for the annual Community Block Party!
Festivals & FairsBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Staff PicksKids
Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207
Large crowd in a park in front a pavilion style stage
Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Schenectady Light Opera Company Presents Broadway Through the Ages
Located in Scotia, NY, right next to Jumpin' Jack's, the Freedom Park Summer Concert Series offers free concerts highlighting performers from all over the Capital Region.
Staff PicksSummer Concert Series (Live Music)Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Free Events
Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302
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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: That 80's Band
Located in Scotia, NY, right next to Jumpin' Jack's, the Freedom Park Summer Concert Series offers free concerts highlighting performers from all over the Capital Region.
Staff PicksSummer Concert Series (Live Music)Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Free Events
Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302
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Rock the Block Concert Series: Total Mass Retain (YES Tribute)
Enjoy free outdoor concerts at The City of Cohoes' Rock the Block Concert Series!
Summer Concert Series (Live Music)Staff Picks
Canal Square, 72 Remsen Street Cohoes, NY 12047
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Roots, Rhythm, and Ale
Join us for the Iroquois Museum's lively annual fundraiser Roots, Rhythm, and Ale on Friday, Aug. 7, 5-9 p.m.
Museums & Historic SitesBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Charities & Fundraisers
Iroquois Museum, 324 Caverns Road Howes Cave, NY 12092
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Troy Music Hall Summer Square Series | Leno and Aiva
Troy Music Hall's free Summer Square Series is back!
Summer Concert Series (Live Music)Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Troy Music Hall Courtyard, Second Street Troy, NY 12180
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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Alan Payette Project
Located in Scotia, NY, right next to Jumpin' Jack's, the Freedom Park Summer Concert Series offers free concerts highlighting performers from all over the Capital Region.
Staff PicksSummer Concert Series (Live Music)Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Free Events
Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302
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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: BWC Jazz Orchestra
Located in Scotia, NY, right next to Jumpin' Jack's, the Freedom Park Summer Concert Series offers free concerts highlighting performers from all over the Capital Region.
Staff PicksSummer Concert Series (Live Music)Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Free Events
Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302
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New York State Food Festival
Come to the annual New York State Food Festival at the Empire State Plaza in Albany on August 12, 2026!
Free EventsBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Festivals & FairsFood & Drink Festivals
Empire State Plaza, 279 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12242
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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Jukebox Rebellion
Located in Scotia, NY, right next to Jumpin' Jack's, the Freedom Park Summer Concert Series offers free concerts highlighting performers from all over the Capital Region.
Staff PicksSummer Concert Series (Live Music)Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Free Events
Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302
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2026 Harbor Jam Concert Weekend
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Rivers Casino Schenectady is hosting its free Harbor Jam summer concert weekend on August 15 and 16, 2026, at the Mohawk Harbor amphitheater.
Staff PicksSummer Concert Series (Live Music)Free Events
Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater, 200 Harborside Dr Schenectady, NY 12305
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Troy Music Hall Summer Square Series | Warren Sieme
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Troy Music Hall's free Summer Square Series is back!
Summer Concert Series (Live Music)Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Troy Music Hall Courtyard, Second Street Troy, NY 12180
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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Harvest & Rust
Located in Scotia, NY, right next to Jumpin' Jack's, the Freedom Park Summer Concert Series offers free concerts highlighting performers from all over the Capital Region.
Staff PicksSummer Concert Series (Live Music)Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Free Events
Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302
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Annual Troy Pig Out
The Troy Pig Out is back with a full day of fun featuring culinary competitors competing for the best BBQ title and a chance for people to taste some of the area's best food in Downtown Troy!
Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Food & Drink FestivalsCompetitions & Cook-OffsStaff Picks
Downtown Troy, US 4 and NY 2 Troy, NY 12180
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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Triskele
Located in Scotia, NY, right next to Jumpin' Jack's, the Freedom Park Summer Concert Series offers free concerts highlighting performers from all over the Capital Region.
Staff PicksSummer Concert Series (Live Music)Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Free Events
Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302
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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Sirsy
Located in Scotia, NY, right next to Jumpin' Jack's, the Freedom Park Summer Concert Series offers free concerts highlighting performers from all over the Capital Region.
Staff PicksSummer Concert Series (Live Music)Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music) Free Events
Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302
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Albany LatinFest
It's Albany Latin Festival's 29th year! We're back on August 22, 2026, at Washington Park in Albany, NY!
Festivals & FairsFree EventsBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Washington Park, Albany, NY 12203
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