Your Guide to Live Music and Entertainment In & Near Albany, NY

Searching for live music and entertainment in and near Albany, NY? Browse upcoming events, from cozy bar performances to major concerts at Capital Region theaters and venues. Mark your calendars today!

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Promenade - 2026 Spring Steinmetz Concert - Concert Choir, Schola Contora, and Orchestra

Fri, May 8 · 7:00 PM

Union College and Community Orchestra, Union College Concert Choir, and Schola Contora.

Memorial Chapel, Union College 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308

Union College Jazz Ensemble Steinmetz Concert

Sat, May 9 · 11:00 AM

The Union College Jazz Ensemble, directed by Prof. Tim Olsen, presents jazz and pop classics.

Emerson Auditorium Taylor Music Center, Union College 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308

Jazz Ensemble: Steinmetz Concert

Sat, May 9 · 11:00 AM

Union College Jazz Ensemble presents jazz and pop classics.

Emerson Auditorium - Taylor Music Center Union College, Union College 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308

All Your Friends

Sat, May 9 · 8:00 PM

All Your Friends is your basement-floor flashback to the bloghouse, post-punk revival, and early Tumblr era - when the jeans were tight, the eyeliner was smudged,

Empire Underground, 93 N Pearl St Albany, NY 12207

Novalima Concert at Hilltown Commons Guggenheim Stage

Sat, May 9 · 8:00 PM

Novalima, for their Latin Grammy-nominated Afro-Peruvian electronic fusion, performs a rare concert at Hilltown Commons, a nonprofit retreat & arts campus for the curious, in Rensselaerville, NY

HIlltown Commons, Guggenheim Pavilion, 63 Huyck Road Rensselaerville, NY 12147

Musicians of Ma'alwyck Candlelight concert

Wed, May 13 · 7:00 PM

A treat for the Capital Region to celebrate classical music and history together under one roof. Each ticket includes admission to the event and a complimentary glass of wine.

60 State, 60 State Street, Albany, NY Albany, NY 12207

Memorial Concert Band of Colonie presents An American Roadtrip

Wed, May 13 · 7:30 PM

Join the Memorial Concert Band of Colonie for An American Roadtrip, a free concert featuring music depicting great American sights, sounds, and cities.

Colonie Central High School, 1 Raider Blvd Colonie, NY 12205

Zakuro-Daiko: The Bold and the Beautiful

Fri, May 15 · 7:00 PM

Union College Music Department's Japanese Drumming and Global Fusion Band, Zakuro-Daiko presents their Spring term concert.

Emerson Auditorium - Taylor Music Center Union College, Union College 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308

Albany Voices of Pride Presents: Pride Across America

Fri, May 15 · 7:00 PM

America is made up of many voices, many stories, and many songs. This concert celebrates all of the voices that combine to create the music of America.

The Massry Center for the Arts, 1002 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12208

Zakuro-Daiko: The Bold and the Beautiful

Sat, May 16 · 1:00 PM

Union College Music Department's Japanese Drumming and Global Fusion Band, Zakuro-Daiko presents their Spring term concert.

Emerson Auditorium - Taylor Music Center Union College, Union College 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308

Union College Jazz Ensemble Steinmetz Concert

Wed, May 20 · 8:00 PM

Student vocalists present an evening of jazz, rhythm and blues, and pop music.

Emerson Auditorium - Taylor Music Center Union College, Union College 807 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308

Olivia K & The Parkers LIVE at Context Collective

Fri, May 22 · 6:00 PM

Olivia K & The Parkers bring their electrifying three-piece live show up from Brooklyn for an intimate night of soul, jazz, gospel, and rock. Fresh off NPR Tiny Desk Top Shelf!

Context Collective, 94 4th Street Troy, NY 12180

5/23/26 2pm-4pm TV Doctors (Evan Conway, Bob Morris, Josh Witmer) @Indian Ladder Farms (outside at Defazio's Pizza Garden), Altamont, NY

Sat, May 23 · 2:00 PM

Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 2pm - 4pm Music by TV Doctors - Eddie's Award Jam Band 2024 & 2026 (featuring Evan Conway, Bob Morris, Josh Witmer) Indian Ladder Farms (outdoors at Defazio's Pizza Garden)...

Indian Ladder Farms (outside at Defazio's Pizza Garden), 342 Altamont Road Altamont, NY 12009

Songs of Love & Freedom: The Music of Mother Ann Lee

Sat, May 23 · 4:00 PM

Once in a Generation Commemoration Event at Shaker Heritage Society.

Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd. Albany, NY 12211

Candlelight Music Experience - Troy, NY

Fri, May 29 · 7:00 PM

Lumos presents an intimate candlelit concert celebrating the music of Hans Zimmer in a stunning church setting. Enjoy a magical live string trio performance with two evening sittings.

Brunswick Church, 42 White Church Ln, Troy, NY 12180

Shake, Rattle & Roll Dueling Pianos at Seven Bistro Friday May 29th

Fri, May 29 · 7:00 PM

Dueling Pianos is an all-request, rock-and-roll party where YOU pick the playlist! Two top piano entertainers, mixing music, comedy & audience interaction in a singalong, laugh-along, dance-along show

Seven Bistro, 7 Northside Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065

Woofstock Music Festival and 5K

Sun, Jun 7 · 11:00 AM

Woofstock is a fun-filled dog festival and 5K on June 7 at Lions Pavilion in Collins Park, Scotia, supporting the Animal Protective Foundation. Enjoy live music, food and pet vendors, and more!

Lions Pavilion, Collins Park Scotia, NY 12302

Upstate Unplugged Presents: Wolff Sisters

Thu, Jun 25 · 7:30 PM

Join us for a Live Session with the Wolff Sisters!

White Lake Music & Post, 26 Vly Rd Albany, NY 12205

6/30/26 at 7pm Lost Radio Rounders (Tom Lindsay, Michael Eck, Paul Jossman) @ Bethlehem Public Library, Delmar, NY

Tue, Jun 30 · 7:00 PM

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 7:00 pm Bethlehem Public Library 451 Delaware Avenue Delmar, New York 12054 (518) 439-9314 Presents: Lost Radio Rounders (Tom Lindsay, Michael Eck, Paul Jossman) celebrating "AM...

Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue Delmar, NY 12054

Schenectady County SummerNight

Fri, Jul 10 · 5:00 PM

It's the Capital Region's biggest summer block party! Schenectady County SummerNight transforms Downtown Schenectady into the summer place to be on July 10, 2026.

Downtown Schenectady, State St Schenectady, NY 12305

Rock the Dock Music Festival

Sat, Jul 11

Rock the Dock Music Festival takes place at The Lake George Steamboat Company in Lake George, NY on July 11, 2026.

Lake George Steamboat Company, 57 Beach Road Lake George, NY 12845

Thunderstruck: A Classic Rock Tribute

Sat, Jul 18 · 7:30 PM

"The Music of Queen, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin & More"​ From 'Bohemian Rhapsody' to 'Free Bird' - An Immersive Candlelit Journey Through Iconic Rock Anthems

Troy Music Hall, 30 2nd St, Troy, NY 12180 Troy, NY 12180

Fonda Fair

Wed, Sep 2 until Mon, Sep 7

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Excitement is in the air as we eagerly anticipate the return of the Fonda Fair, a cherished tradition that brings our community together in joyous celebration.

Fonda Fairgrounds, 21 S. Bridge Street Fonda, NY 12068

Columbia County Fair

Wed, Sep 2 until Mon, Sep 7

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Don't miss a second of the Columbia County Fair!

Columbia County Fairgrounds, 182 Hudson Avenue Chatham, NY 12037

Upstate Unplugged Presents: Margo Macero

Thu, Sep 24 · 7:30 PM

Join us for a Special Live Recording Session with Margo Macero.

White Lake Music & Post, 26 Vly Rd Albany, NY 12205

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