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2026 Alive at Five - Albany's Annual Summer Concert Series

Alive at Five is the City of Albany's free summer concert series in June and July. Throughout the season, distinguished national, regional, and local artists bring their best performances to this popular annual event.

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Photo provided by City of Albany Office of Cultural Affairs, credit to ©Andrzej Pilarczyk (pilarphotog@yahoo.com)

What to Know for 2026

The 2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series is ready to bring high-energy performances back to Downtown Albany! This signature summer tradition will run for six Thursdays from June 4 through July 16, 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Best of all, the event is free to attend and fun for all ages.

For 2026, the concert series is back for the second year in a row at Tricentennial Park on Broadway in Downtown Albany.  The perfect setting for this beloved event, after renovations wrapped up last June. 

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2026 Alive at Five Concert Lineup

Each Alive at Five concert will feature critically acclaimed artists across a variety of genres, along with food and retail vendors, sponsor giveaways, and special deals from local businesses throughout Downtown Albany. Stay tuned for the 2026 lineup as it's announced!

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From classic rock legends and funk to hip-hop icons and reggae vibes, there's something for nearly every musical taste.

Parking Information

Parking is available at the Quackenbush Garage (25 Orange St.) and Riverfront Garage (2 Columbia St.) at 4:00 pm for an $8 fee. Handicap parking and EV charging spaces are available at both garages. For more parking details, visit parkalbany.com.

For more information, contact the City of Albany Office of Cultural Affairs at (518) 434-2032 or visit their website at https://www.albanyevents.org/events/alive-at-five/.

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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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