2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series
June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 9, 16
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
June 4, 11, 18
Jennings Landing and Tri-Centennial Park ($8 starting at 4pm)
- Riverfront Garage (2 Columbia St.)
- Quackenbush Garage (25 Orange St.)
June 25
Warehouse District ($8 starting at 4pm)
- Warehouse Lot (53 North Ferry St)
July 9, 11
Washington Park Lakehouse (These locations are subject to fees)
- Lot 2: 72 Central Ave (Between Central Ave. & Western Ave.)
- Lot 3: 327 Washington Avenue (at Washington &Lexington Ave.)
- Lot 4: 124 Central Ave (Between Central Ave. & Bradford St.)
For additional parking information, visit HERE
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: Call (518) 434-2032 or EMAIL
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.
Schedule
4
Jun
2026
5:00pm - 5:30pm
GERI HOWARD PHILLIPS
Meet Geri Howard Phillips labeled "legendary Queen of Albany NY Upstate Music Scene!". Geri is an Albany born native of Arbor Hill Neighborhood. Her family is well respected by a community of those who have noticed and supported her since her childhood; she's a prodigy, a musical triple threat!
JENNINGS LANDING
4
Jun
2026
6:00pm - 6:30pm
D. LAWSON EXPERIENCE
The D. Lawson Experience delivers a powerful blend of soul, jazz fusion, funk, and groove-driven improvisation led by bassist Daniel Lawson. Made in Brooklyn and crafted in Upstate New York, Lawson has become one of the Capital Region’s most sought-after bass players.
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4
Jun
2026
7:00PM - 8:00PM
JON B
Jon B is a consummate artist, an accomplished musician and noted songwriter and producer with several gold and platinum records under his belt. His is a richly textured body of music, a testament to one man’s love for all things soul.
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11
Jun
2026
5:00pm - 6:00pm
SIDE B
At this special Emo Night event, Side-B will celebrate some of their biggest childhood influences with a full set of hard-hitting, high-energy alternative/emo nostalgia classics.
JENNINGS LANDING
11
Jun
2026
6:30pm - 8:00pm
WE THE KINGS
When the group broke out of Bradenton, Florida in 2007 with “Check Yes Juliet,” one of the most iconic songs of the late ’00s pop-punk movement, millions of listeners around the world instantly fell in love with their buoyant spirit and emotionally poignant songwriting.
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