Annual Events & Festivals

Every year in Albany begins with a celebration of the region's evolving culinary scene. As flowers begin to bloom, Albany honors the city's treasured tulips & Dutch roots. During the summer, live music and festivals fill the weekends. As the leaves begin to change, Albany gets in on the hocus pocus with spooky stories and nightmarish thrills. The end of the year is capped off with merriment and holiday celebrations. Explore a small selection of Albany's annual events and festivals!

For a complete events listing, check out our events calendar.

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PearlPalooza
Downtown Albany's biggest all-day FREE music festival back! The all-ages festival, featuring a diverse lineup of locally-and internationally-acclaimed performers, returns to…
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Albany Tulip Festival
Submerge yourself in a sea of more than 100,000 tulips at Albany's historic Washington Park this Mother's Day weekend for Albany's…
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Lupine Fest
Celebrate the magic of Spring with Lupine Fest at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Fields of violet Lupine flowers and fluttering…
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Alive at Five
For over 30 years, Alive at Five has been a staple of summer in the Capital Region. Each week during the…
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Dad Fest
Start a new Father's Day tradition at Dad Fest, taking place in Albany's historic Washington Park. Dad Fest is the City…
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Albany Latin Fest
The Albany LATINFEST is a full day, family-oriented festival with musical performances highlighting the diversity of Hispanic musical genres; a wide…
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Hops & Harvest
Fall fun awaits at Empire State Plaza’s annual Hops & Harvest Festival. Dance to live music, indulge in delicious eats, and…
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Juneteenth Celebrations
Celebrate Juneteenth in Albany County! This historic holiday commemorating what is considered to be the effective end of slavery in the…
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Festival of Nations
This year marks the 54th Annual Festival! For over 50 years, attendees have enjoyed spending a few hours exploring arts and…
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Events Calendar
From annual festivals and parades, to award-winning performances, to museum exhibits, to holiday festivities, there is always something exciting happening in…
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