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

Searching for live music and entertainment in and near Albany, NY? Browse upcoming events, from cozy bar performances to major concerts at Capital Region theaters and venues. Mark your calendars today!

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Rockin' On The River
Rockin' on the River is a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series held at the Riverfront Park in Troy.
Riverfront Park, River Street Troy, NY 12180
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Capital Concert Series Featuring Doug E. Fresh
The Capital Concert Series presented by Miller Lite is back!
Empire State Plaza 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.
Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302
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Jazz on Jay: Jeanine Ouderkirk Quartet
Jazz on Jay is back with free lunchtime concerts throughout the summer!
Jay Street and State Street Schenectady, NY 12305
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2025 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series: Reggae Night
Don't miss the Alive at Five outdoor summer concert series this year in Albany, NY!
Tricentennial Park, 560 Broadway Albany, NY 12207
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Rock the Block: Back in Black (AC/DC tribute)
Enjoy free outdoor concerts at The City of Cohoes' Rock the Block Concert Series!
Canal Square, 72 Remsen Street Cohoes, NY 12047
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Schenectady County SummerNight
It's the Capital Region's biggest summer block party! Schenectady County SummerNight transforms Downtown Schenectady into the summer place to be on July 11, 2025.
Downtown Schenectady, State St Schenectady, NY 12305
2025 Powers Park Concert Series: The Refrigerators (Dance Party)
Join us for the annual Powers Park Concert Series in Troy, featuring some of the top names in 518 music.
Powers Park, 420 2nd Ave Troy, NY 12182
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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Alex Torres & His Latin 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.
Freedom Park, 5 Schonowee Avenue Scotia, NY 12302
Santiago Cañón-Valencia, cello
Santiago Cañón-Valencia, cello
Making his debut, this Colombian cellist was an audience favorite at the 2019 Tchaikovsky Competition and has since performed recitals at London's Wigmore Hall and throughout the world.
The Darrow School, 110 Darrow Road New Lebanon, NY 12125
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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Bob Marley for Kids by Rock & Roll Playhouse
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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Capital Concert Series Featuring Gogol Bordello with The Big Takeover
The Capital Concert Series presented by Miller Lite is back!
Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12242
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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Grand Central Station
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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Jazz on Jay: Art D'echo Trio
Jazz on Jay is back with free lunchtime concerts throughout the summer!
Jay Street and State Street Schenectady, NY 12305
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2025 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series: Classic Rock Night
Don't miss the Alive at Five outdoor summer concert series this year in Albany, NY!
Tricentennial Park, 560 Broadway Albany, NY 12207
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Rock the Block: Hair of the Dog
Enjoy free outdoor concerts at The City of Cohoes' Rock the Block Concert Series!
Canal Square, 72 Remsen Street Cohoes, NY 12047
2025 Powers Park Concert Series: Tame the Rooster (Country Night)
Join us for the annual Powers Park Concert Series in Troy, featuring some of the top names in 518 music.
Powers Park, 420 2nd Ave Troy, NY 12182
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Harbor Jam Concert Weekend
Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is thrilled to announce the return of Harbor Jam this summer at the Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater for 2025.
Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater, 200 Harborside Dr Schenectady, NY 12305
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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Zorbas Trio
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
Program Descriptions
The Irresistible Erie Concert
Join us in the Great Hall of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library on July 19th at 7pm as we welcome the Erie Canal Singers for their show The Irresistible Erie.
Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie, NY 13317
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Moving in the Elements
A featured performance of the Pro Musica International Choral Festival
University at Albany’s Performing Arts Center, 1400 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 1222
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Freedom Park Summer Concert Series: Hula Hoop Jam by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
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
7/22/25 7pm Lost Radio Rounders (Tom Lindsay : Michael Eck : Paul Jossman) at Bethlehem Public Library, Delmar, NY
7/22/25 7:00pm Lost Radio Rounders at Bethlehem Public Library, Delmar, NY
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 7:00 pm Lost Radio Rounders (Tom Lindsay, Michael Eck, Paul Jossman) Bethlehem Public Library 451 Delaware Avenue Delmar, New York 12054
Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue Delmar, NY 12054
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Rockin' On The River
Rockin' on the River is a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series held at the Riverfront Park in Troy.
Riverfront Park, River Street Troy, NY 12180
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Capital Concert Series Featuring Lit with Plush
The Capital Concert Series presented by Miller Lite is back!
Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12242

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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.
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