Your Guide to Live Music and Entertainment In & Near Albany, NY
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Arts in the City
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Today until Wed, Sep 23
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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.
Albany, NY 12207
Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: That 80's Band
Today
· 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 Cribtet
Thu, Aug 6
· 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: Total Mass Retain (YES Tribute)
Thu, Aug 6
· 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
Roots, Rhythm, and Ale
Fri, Aug 7
· 5:00 PM
Join us for the Iroquois Museum's lively annual fundraiser Roots, Rhythm, and Ale on Friday, Aug. 7, 5-9 p.m.
Iroquois Museum, 324 Caverns Road Howes Cave, NY 12092
Troy Music Hall Summer Square Series | Leno and Aiva
Sat, Aug 8
· 6:00 PM
Troy Music Hall's free Summer Square Series is back!
Troy Music Hall Courtyard, Second Street Troy, NY 12180
Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Alan Payette Project
Sat, Aug 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
Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: BWC Jazz Orchestra
Sun, Aug 9
· 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
New York State Food Festival
Wed, Aug 12
· 11:00 AM
Come to the annual New York State Food Festival at the Empire State Plaza in Albany on August 12, 2026!
Empire State Plaza, 279 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12242
Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Jukebox Rebellion
Wed, Aug 12
· 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: Kaitlyn Fay Quartet
Thu, Aug 13
· 12:00 PM
Jazz on Jay is back with free lunchtime concerts throughout the summer!
Jay Street and State Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Palace Theatre Community Block Party
Sponsored
Sat, Aug 15
· 12:00 PM
Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026, for the annual Community Block Party!
Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207
2026 Harbor Jam Concert Weekend
Sat, Aug 15 until Sun, Aug 16
· 6:00 PM
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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.
Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater, 200 Harborside Dr Schenectady, NY 12305
Troy Music Hall Summer Square Series | Warren Sieme
Sat, Aug 15 until Tue, Aug 18
· 6:00 PM
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Troy Music Hall's free Summer Square Series is back!
Troy Music Hall Courtyard, Second Street Troy, NY 12180
Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Harvest & Rust
Sat, Aug 15
· 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
Annual Troy Pig Out
Sun, Aug 16
· 12:00 PM
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!
Downtown Troy, US 4 and NY 2 Troy, NY 12180
Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Triskele
Sun, Aug 16
· 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
Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Sirsy
Wed, Aug 19
· 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: Alex Slomka and Friends
Thu, Aug 20
· 12:00 PM
Jazz on Jay is back with free lunchtime concerts throughout the summer!
Jay Street and State Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Allegany River Indian Dancers
Sat, Aug 22
· 10:00 AM
Social Dancers: Allegany River Indian Dancers
Iroquois Museum, 324 Caverns Rd Howes Cave, NY 12092
Albany LatinFest
Sat, Aug 22
· 11:00 AM
It's Albany Latin Festival's 29th year! We're back on August 22, 2026, at Washington Park in Albany, NY!
Washington Park, Albany, NY 12203
Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Schenectady County Freedom Festival
Sat, Aug 22
· 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
Troy Music Hall Summer Square Series | Narrow North
Sat, Aug 22 until Thu, Aug 27
· 6:00 PM
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Troy Music Hall's free Summer Square Series is back!
Troy Music Hall Courtyard, Second Street Troy, NY 12180
2026 Jazz on Jay: The Hot Club of Saratoga
Thu, Aug 27
· 12:00 PM
Jazz on Jay is back with free lunchtime concerts throughout the summer!
Jay Street and State Street Schenectady, NY 12305
Troy Music Hall Summer Square Series | Triskele
Sat, Aug 29
· 6:00 PM
Troy Music Hall's free Summer Square Series is back!
Troy Music Hall Courtyard, Second Street Troy, NY 12180
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About the Author: Joe Legault
Joe is a local writer/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.
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