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Annual Events and Festivals
- Albany Chefs' Food & Wine Festival
- NYS Writers Institute's Albany Film Festival
- Annual Albany Tulip Festival
- Lupine Fest
- Alive at Five
- Capital Pride Festival
- 4th of July Celebrations in Albany
- Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival
- PearlPalooza
- LarkFEST
- NYS Writers Institute's Albany Book Festival
- Halloween & Haunted Events
- Holiday Celebrations
- Live Music
- Team Sports
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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
Albany Chefs' Food & Wine Festival
Discover the Albany Chef's Food & Wine Festival More
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
Annual Albany Tulip Festival
Celebrate Albany's Dutch heritage at Tulip Festival. More
Lupine Fest
The annual Lupine Fest at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve celebrates the magic of Spring. More
Alive at Five
Enjoy a high energy weekend kick-start with Alive at Five. More
Capital Pride Festival
Learn about the annual Capital Pride Festival. More
4th of July Celebrations in Albany
Celebrate Independence Day in Albany. More
Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival
Enjoy the Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival every September. More
PearlPalooza
Downtown Albany's biggest (and FREE!) all day music festival is held every September on Pearl Street. More
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 in the Capital Region is more than just trick-or-treating! More
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

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