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.

Annual Events & Festivals

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Albany Chefs' Food & Wine Festival

Discover the Albany Chef's Food & Wine Festival More

Albany Film Festival

NYS Writers Institute's Albany Film Festival

The annual Albany Film Festival presented by the NYS Writers Institute explores the craft of storytelling in cinema. More

Washington Park tulips

Annual Albany Tulip Festival

Celebrate Albany's Dutch heritage at Tulip Festival. More

Lupine at Albany Pine Bush Preserve

Lupine Fest

The annual Lupine Fest at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve celebrates the magic of Spring. More

Outdoor concert

Alive at Five

Enjoy a high energy weekend kick-start with Alive at Five. More

Couple by lake

Capital Pride Festival

Learn about the annual Capital Pride Festival. More

4th of July fireworks

4th of July Celebrations in Albany

Celebrate Independence Day in Albany. More

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Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival

Enjoy the Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival every September. More

Pearlpalooza

PearlPalooza

Downtown Albany's biggest (and FREE!) all day music festival is held every September on Pearl Street. More

LarkFEST Crowd

LarkFEST

LarkFEST is Upstate NY's largest one-day street festival. The event features hundreds of vendors and two stages of music with... More

Albany Book Festival

NYS Writers Institute's Albany Book Festival

The Albany Book Festival, presented by the New York State Writers Institute, features panel discussions, literary vendors, book... More

Halloween & Haunted Events

Halloween & Haunted Events

Halloween in the Capital Region is more than just trick-or-treating! More

Empire State Plaza

Holiday Celebrations

From skating at the Plaza to strolling through Capital Holiday Lights in the Park, there is something for everyone to enjoy in the... More

Lupine at Albany Pine Bush Preserve

Events Calendar

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