2024 Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival

About this event

For 21 years, the City of Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival has featured a wealth of jazz greats, critically acclaimed up-and-coming artists, and local favorites at the area's most spectacular venues.

The all-day free concert event will be held at Jennings Landing on Saturday, September 14th, and it begins at 12 p.m.

Five incredible live acts will take the stage throughout the day. The show will conclude at 8 p.m. with a fantastic fireworks display!

2024 Schedule:

• 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Bright Dog Red
• 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Melanie Charles
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Snacktime
• 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Matthew Whitaker
• 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Nate Smith

Great food, beverages, and vendors make the Jazz Festival an event for all ages - and admission is still free!

Media sponsors for the event are WVCR 88.3 FM and WCDB 90.9.

Parking: $8 flat fee parking is available at the Riverfront Garage (2 Columbia St.). Handicap parking and EV charging spaces are available at this location. For more information on parking options, visit www.parkalbany.com

Special ground rules in effect: No glass containers of any kind, recording of performances, animals or pets (excluding ADA-defined service animals). All City of Albany parks are now tobacco and marijuana free. Security personnel reserve the right to inspect any bag, container or package and confiscate any prohibited or illegal items. Any type of recording of the performance or presentation is prohibited without prior written consent. All attendees should be prepared to present age identification at any time if they intend to consume alcohol. Ground rules are subject to change without notice; exceptions made for medical or childcare reasons may be addressed individually.