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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!
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Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207
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2026 Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival
For 24 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.
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Jennings Landing, 1 Quay Street Albany, NY 12207
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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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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Schenectady County Freedom Festival
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 EventsFestivals & Fairs
Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302
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Troy Music Hall Summer Square Series | Narrow North
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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
8/28/26 7pm Lost Radio Rounders (Tom Lindsay, Michael Eck, Paul Jossman) @ Valley Falls Free Library, Valley Falls, NY
Lost Radio Rounders at Valley Falls Free Library
Friday, August 28, 2026, 7:00 pm, Lost Radio Rounders (Tom Lindsay, Michael Eck, Paul Jossman), Valley Falls Free Library, 42 State Street, Valley Falls, New York - FREE
Bands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Valley Falls Free Library, 42 State Stree Valley Falls, NY 12185
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Troy Music Hall Summer Square Series | Triskele
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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2026 Fonda Fair
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Excitement is in the air as we eagerly anticipate the return of the Fonda Fair in Fonda, NY, a cherished summer tradition that brings our community together in joyous celebration.
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Fonda Fairgrounds, 21 S. Bridge Street Fonda, NY 12068
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2026 Columbia County Fair
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Celebrate Labor Day weekend with six days of excitement at the charming Columbia County Fair!
Festivals & FairsStaff PicksBands, DJs & Musicians (Live Music)
Columbia County Fairgrounds, 182 Hudson Avenue Chatham, NY 12037
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Troy Music Hall Summer Square Series | Dust Bowl Faeries
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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