Events

2025 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series

June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 10, 17

2025 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series kicks off on Thursday June 5th at a brand new location at Tricentennial Park on Broadway! 


June 5 - Classic Rock Night featuring Queensryche w/ Gozer 

June 12 - Funk & Pride Night featuring Neal Francis w/ TV Doctors 

June 19 - Hip-Hop & Juneteenth featuring Lupe Fiasco w/ DJ TGIF Rhakim Ali

June 26 - Emo Night featuring Boys Like Girls w/ The Story Boys 

July 10 - Reggae Night featuring Mellow Mood w/ Dis-N-Dat Band

July 17 - Classic Rock Night featuring Middle Aged Dad Jam Band w/ Wild Adriatic

Albany’s signature free concert series premiered in the summer of 1990 with a performance by legendary folk artist Richie Havens, band has since grown into a staple of summer in the Capital Region. Showcasing a diverse lineup of big names, up-and-coming acts and the region’s most talented original artists, Alive at Five offers six weeks of free, critically acclaimed performances catering to nearly every taste.

Parking: $8 flat fee parking is available at the Quackenbush Garage (25 Orange St.) starting at 4pm. Handicap parking and EV charging spaces are available at both locations, for more information on parking options, visit www.parkalbany.com

This event is produced with the help of community volunteers. Volunteers are still needed. Please contact us to be a part of this great experience: (518) 434-2032 or email the volunteer coordinator.

Special ground rules in effect: No alcoholic beverages, coolers, backpacks, bags, containers, packages, thermoses, cups, bottles, cans, flasks, glass containers of any kind, recording of performances, animals or pets (excluding ADA-defined service animals). All City of Albany parks are now tobacco-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.

PRESENTED WITHOUT COST TO TAXPAYERS BY THESE GENEROUS EVENT SPONSORS

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The City of Albany, NY Office of Cultural Affairs plans, produces and co-sponsors an array of fairs, festivals, and concerts promoting art, entertainment and cultural interest for all ages. These special events are 100% underwritten by generous local and national sponsors.

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City of Albany Office of Cultural Affairs
City Hall - Room M252
Albany, NY 12207
P: (518) 434.2032

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