Annual Events
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
Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
Just a short drive from Albany, Cooperstown will be buzzing during the Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Weekend with Baseball... 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 Latin Fest
The Albany LATINFEST is a full day, family-oriented festival with musical performances highlighting the diversity of Hispanic... 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
Art on Lark
Located in the heart of Albany, Art on Lark is the Capital City’s favorite arts-oriented street fair. The Art on Lark 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
Old Songs Music Festival
Old Songs is a family-friendly festival of folk, traditional, Celtic and world music and dance. More
Capital District Scottish Games
One of the largest cultural festivals in New York State, this Celtic festival of arts is an annual Labor Day tradition. Grab your... More
Hops & Harvest
Fall fun awaits at Empire State Plaza’s annual Hops & Harvest Festival. Dance to live music, indulge in delicious eats,... More
Free Summer Event Series
There's plenty of fun to be had all Summer in Albany, check out the different Summer Event Series taking place... More
Halloween & Haunted Events
Halloween in the Capital Region is more than just trick-or-treating! More
Holiday Celebrations
From skating at the Empire State Plaza to enjoy old-fashioned celebrations at historic sites, there is something for everyone to... More
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