Experience the Albany Tulip Festival 2026
Tulip Festival Weekend: Saturday, May 9 - Sunday, May 10
Albany Tulip Festival is one of the most popular annual events in Albany, NY that typically draws tens of thousands of people to Washington Park each year. The Albany Tulip Festival 2026 will take place over Mother's Day weekend on May 9-10 and feature all your favorite traditions, events, and activities.
What to Expect at Albany Tulip Festival
This signature spring event is free to attend and a wonderful way to celebrate the City's rich Dutch heritage and the vibrant colors of the season.
Here are some of the highlights of Albany Tulip Festival:
- Over 140,000 Tulips in Bloom
- Musical Performances
- Street Scrubbing on State Street
- Tulip Queen Coronation
- Vendors
- Children's Activities
- (After the Festival) Tulip Bulb & Dig Sale
- ...and more!
2026 Albany Tulip Festival Schedule of Events
Stay tuned for 2026 details!
Parking & Shuttle Info
A free CDTA shuttle runs continuously throughout the festival, providing easy transportation to and from Washington Park.
Pick-up locations include:
- Eagle Street Garage (Eagle Street & Madison Avenue)
- Elk Street Parking Lot (Elk Street & Hawk Street)
Designated handicap parking is available at the Albany Medical Center lot (Robin Street & Morris Street). A free, accessible CDTA shuttle will run between this lot and the Madison Avenue & New Scotland Avenue entrance to Washington Park.
For more parking options, visit ParkAlbany. For additional bus routes and schedules, check CDTA's website.
Ground Rules Are in Effect
- No alcohol outside of designated beer garden area
- No glass containers
- No animals or pets (excluding ADA-defined service animals)
- No recording of performances
- All City of Albany parks are now tobacco-free
Albany Tulip Festival is conveniently scheduled on Mother's Day weekend, so take Mom out to Washington Park in Albany for great music, vendors, tulips, and fun! The festival will run from 11am-6pm on both Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10.
See the Albany Mother's Day Guide for inspiration >>
