Live Music & Concerts
We live for live music.
Find great live music at the Palace or The Egg, venues that are almost as remarkable as the acts that perform there. Or head over to one of our clubs, where you can catch local musicians and great bands on tour. Attend a show at the MVP Arena, which hosts some of the biggest names in music. And don’t forget about music festivals like Tulip Fest, Alive at Five, PearlPalooza, and LarkFest. Live music always has a home in Albany.
Alive at Five
For over 30 years, Alive at Five has been a staple of summer in the Capital Region. Each week during the outdoor free concert series, bands of various genres from…
Old Songs Music Festival - Music with Roots
Old Songs is a family-friendly festival of folk, traditional, Celtic and world music and dance, known for its relaxed atmosphere, interactive sessions and workshops, hands-on experience and participatory nature. In…
Arts & Entertainment
Albany has a vibrant arts and entertainment scene waiting to be discovered. Home to world-class museums, historic theaters, art galleries and endless public art projects, creativity is around every corner.
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 North Pearl Street. Jam to live music, find your…
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 Annual Tulip Festival presented by Citizens Bank. Since Mayor…











