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

Are you 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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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.

Albany, NY 12207

Ukrainian Festival to benefit humanitarian aid for Ukraine

Today · 12:00 PM

A Ukrainian festival featuring folk dancers, singers, musical groups, arts and crafts, as well as traditional Ukrainian food, will be held at the Polish Community Center at 225 Washington Avenue Ext

Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Avenue Extension Albany, NY 12205

Red, White and Brew Festival

Today · 2:00 PM

MVP Arena is excited to announce the third annual Red, White & Brew Festival, happening Saturday, September 19th on South Pearl Street in front of MVP Arena!

MVP Arena, 51 S Pearl St Albany, NY 12207

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Today · 5:00 PM

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this tribute to Latin culture featuring a night out dancing, traditional cuisine, and music.

Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12242

Cruise The Hudson River While Feast Of Friends Performs The Music Of The Doors Live Aboard Dutch Apple Cruises

Sun, Sep 20 · 3:30 PM

Feast of Friends performs the music of The Doors live on the Hudson River with Dutch Apple Cruises

Dutch Apple Cruises, 141 Broadway Albany, NY 12202

Soulful Sounds in Troy

Sun, Sep 20 · 7:00 PM

Troy, get ready for a vintage-inspired evening of Music & Comedy with a modern twist 🎙️😂 Catch Acute Inflections live on September 20th! 🎫

Brown's Revolution Hall, 425 River St Troy, NY 12180

Upstate Unplugged Presents: Zorbas Trio

Thu, Sep 24 · 7:30 PM

Join us for a Special Live Recording Session with the Zorbas Trio, an eclectic and fearless group from Saratoga, New York. Comprised of siblings Callista, Demetra, and John, they transcend traditional...

White Lake Studios, 26 Vly Rd Albany, NY 12205

Upstate Unplugged Presents: Margo Macero

Thu, Sep 24 · 7:30 PM

Join us for a Special Live Recording Session with Margo Macero.

White Lake Music & Post, 26 Vly Rd Albany, NY 12205

Moonbow #12

Sat, Sep 26 · 7:00 PM

Join us for a night of experimental music in our historic Meeting House.

Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Road Albany, NY 12211

Upper Madison Street Fair

Sun, Sep 27 · 12:00 PM

Upper Madison Street Fair returns on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, transforming Madison Avenue into a lively community celebration.

Upper Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12208

Gimme Gimme Disco

Fri, Oct 2 · 8:00 PM

Grab tickets, put on your best disco attire, bring your friends, and have the best night of your life!

Empire Underground, 93 N Pearl St Albany, NY 12207

House of Heavy

Fri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PM

Come scream along, throw down with friends, and lose yourself in the heaviest night out your city has to offer

Empire Underground, 93 N Pearl St Albany, NY 12207

Broadway Rave

Sat, Oct 10 · 8:00 PM

Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a Broadway dance party celebrating the best in show tunes and musical theatre.

Empire Underground, 93 N Pearl St Albany, NY 12207

Jennifer Koh, violin & Vijay Iyer, piano

Sun, Oct 18 · 3:00 PM

Our fall season at Union College begins with a special collaboration by an American new music icon and the MacArthur-winning composer and jazz pianist.

Union College, 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308

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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.