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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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Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes NY: CRAZY TRAIN's Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
On Friday May 16, 2025 @7:30pm, E1 PRESENTS brings Ozzy Osbourne tribute band CRAZY TRAIN back to the Cohoes Music Hall!
Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen St. Cohoes, NY 12047
A painting of a woman playing piano. A man leans over the piano as she plays.
The Early Music Ensemble ReUnion Weekend Concert
Early Music Ensemble's ReUnion Weekend Concert features major composers from the High Baroque Era, each represented by the genre they put their stamp on for other composers to emulate.
Emerson Auditorium, 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308
Safe and SoundZ Lineup
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Safe and SoundZ: Summer Camp Festival
Safe and Soundz | May 29 - June 1, 2025 | Coeymans Hollow, NY at Magic forest Farm
Magic Forest Farm, 134 Bucks Ranch Rd Coeymans Hollow, NY 12046
Lina Franzine, JJ’s Okay, and Julia Alsarraf on a striped background and the words "Uncharted Voices"
Uncharted Voices: A TGNCNB Singer-Songwriter Showcase
Join us for a vibrant evening celebrating the incredible talent of our local TGNCNB singer-songwriters. Featuring Lina Franzine, JJ's Okay, and Julia Alsarraf.
Mojo's Cafe, 147 4th St. Troy, NY 12180
Woofstock Promo
Woofstock 5K/Walk-A-Thon and Music Festival
Our 4th Annual Woofstock is back! Join us at a NEW LOCATION on June 1, 2025!
Collins Park, Schonowee Ave Scotia, NY 12302
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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
Capital PRIDE Parade and Festival 2025
Capital PRIDE Parade and Festival 2025
The 2025 Capital PRIDE Parade and Festival featuring pop star DEV and NYC pop artist and transgender star, Mila Jam. Capital PRIDE, Sunday June 8, 2025 in Albany's historic Washington Park.
Washington Park, Albany Albany, NY 12210
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2025 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series: Funk & Pride 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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2025 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series: Hip-Hop & Juneteenth
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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2025 Make Music Albany
Make Music Albany is a community event that aims to strengthen social and cultural ties, elevate the profile of our city internationally, and support amateur and professional musicians.
Albany, NY 12207
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Empire Wild in Concert
Join us in the Great Hall of the Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library on June 21st at 7 pm for an evening of music with Empire Wild!
Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Blvd Canajoharie, NY 13317
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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
Tom Staudle on the left and Cosby Gibson on the right holding a guitar.
Historic Songs of the American Revolution!
A program in collaboration with the Berkshire County Historical Society at Herman Melville's Arrowhead
Bidwell House Museum, 100 Art School Road Monterey, MA 01245
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2025 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series: Emo Night
Don't miss the Alive at Five outdoor summer concert series this year in Albany, NY!
Tricentennial Park, 560 Broadway Albany, NY 12207
Schenectady County Independence Day Celebration
FREE Family-Friendly Concert & Fireworks At Mabee Farm
Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1100 Main Street Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150
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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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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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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
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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
7/22/25 7pm Lost Radio Rounders (Tom Lindsay : Michael Eck : Paul Jossman) at Bethlehem Public Library, Delmar, NY
Lost Radio Rounders at Bethlehem Public Library
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
rockin on the river logo
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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Fonda Fair
Excitement is in the air as we eagerly anticipate the return of the Fonda Fair, a cherished tradition that brings our community together in joyous celebration.
Fonda Fairgrounds, 21 S. Bridge Street Fonda, NY 12068
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2025 Columbia County Fair
Don't miss a second! The Columbia County Fair in Chatham, NY awaits you from August 27 to September 1, 2025 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds.
Columbia County Fairgrounds, 182 Hudson Avenue Chatham, NY 12037
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2025 Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival
For 22 years, the City of Albany Riverfront 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.
Corning Preserve Boat Launch, Colonie & Water Street Albany, NY 12207

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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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