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

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Capital Concert Series Featuring KANSAS

Wed, Jun 24 · 5:00 PM

The Capital Concert Series presented by Miller Lite is back!

Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12242

Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Capital District Youth Band

Wed, Jun 24 · 7:00 PM

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.

Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302

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

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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

Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Scotia-Glenville America 250 Fireworks Celebration Featuring Roxy and the Rollers

Fri, Jun 26 · 4:00 PM

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.

Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302

Troy Pride Night Out

Fri, Jun 26 · 5:00 PM

Downtown Troy's Favorite Event is Back!

Monument Square, Monument Square Troy, NY 12180

Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Music Company Orchestra

Sun, Jun 28 · 5:00 PM

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.

Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302

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

Capital Concert Series Featuring Ding Dong

Wed, Jul 8 · 5:00 PM

The Capital Concert Series presented by Miller Lite is back!

Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12242

Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: The Refrigerators

Wed, Jul 8 · 7:00 PM

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.

Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302

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

Lost Radio Rounders

Fri, Jul 10 · 6:00 PM

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 6pm Lost Radio Rounders (Tom Lindsay, Paul Jossman, Bill Ackerbauer in for Michael Eck) At: Stephentown Memorial Library 472 NY Route 43, Stephentown, New York (518) 733-...

Stephentown Memorial Library, 472 NY Route 43 Stephentown, NY 12168

Rock the Dock Music Festival

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Sat, Jul 11

Rock the Dock Music Festival takes place at The Lake George Steamboat Company in Lake George, NY on July 11, 2026.

Lake George Steamboat Company, 57 Beach Road Lake George, NY 12845

Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra

Sat, Jul 11 · 7:00 PM

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.

Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302

Ed Conway Second Act Spirits

Sun, Jul 12 · 1:00 PM

Sunday, July 12, 2026 Live Music by Ed Conway 1pm-3pm Second Act Spirits, 37 Prospect Street, Amsterdam, New York (located at the Amsterdam Clock Tower) 1st Floor Bloody Marys & Complimentary Bagel

Second Act Spirits, 37 Prospect Street (Amsterdam Clock Tower) Amsterdam, NY 12010

Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Gratto Family Jugglers

Sun, Jul 12 · 5:00 PM

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.

Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302

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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.