Albany Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Albany, NY, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 12, 2026
Events take place across Albany throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 208 Upcoming Events
- 18 Events This Weekend
- 11 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 208
- sports 31
- concerts 58
- broadway 2
- Live Shows 33
- comedy 87
- family 11
- This Weekend 18
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Albany events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Albany Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Albany
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 208
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — ALTERNATIVE: Trey Anastasio at Palace Theatre Albany • 2844 seats,
19 Clinton Ave, Albany, Albany, NY 12207, US. From $95, Avg. price ~ $122, 27 tickets remaining! Select Seats - Nov 12, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK: The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight at MVP Arena • 17500 seats, 51 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207, US. From $33, Avg. price ~ $122, Tickets Available: 3925. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 6:30 PM Fri — HARD ROCK / METAL: Carnivore A.D. at Empire Underground, 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $36, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Corey B at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Albany, 1 Crossgates Mall Road #K-206, Albany, NY 12203, US. From $27, Avg. price ~ $52, 24 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — COMEDY: Maria Bamford at Hart Theatre At The Egg • 982 seats, 1 Park St, Albany, NY 12220, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $72, Tickets Available: 63. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: Dark Star Orchestra at Palace Theatre Albany • 2844 seats, 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, Albany, NY 12207, US. From $76, Avg. price ~ $90, Tickets Available: 297. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — COUNTRY / FOLK, High Demand: Wyatt Flores at Empire Live, 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207, US. From $59, Avg. price ~ $230, 21 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — ALTERNATIVE: Lee Emi at Lark Hall - Albany, 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY 12210, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $41, 11 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 9:45 PM Fri — COMEDY: Corey B at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Albany, 1 Crossgates Mall Road #K-206, Albany, NY 12203, US. From $45, Avg. price ~ $60, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, High Demand, Weekend Event: UAlbany Great Danes vs. Maine Black Bears at Bob Ford Field, 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222, US. From $18, Avg. price ~ $112, Tickets Available: 75. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 6:30 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Corey B at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Albany, 1 Crossgates Mall Road #K-206, Albany, NY 12203, US. From $43, Avg. price ~ $54, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 6:30 PM Sat — HARD ROCK / METAL, Weekend Event: Leylines at Empire Underground, 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $36, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value, Weekend Event: Siena Saints vs. Brown Bears at MVP Arena • 17500 seats, 51 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207, US. From $14, Avg. price ~ $51, Tickets Available: 2803. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Grand Kyiv Ballet: The Nutcracker at Hart Theatre At The Egg • 982 seats, 1 Park St, Albany, NY 12220, US. From $60, Avg. price ~ $95, Tickets Available: 77. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Gary Gulman: Grandiloquent at Swyer Theatre At The Egg, 71 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12220, US. From $126, Avg. price ~ $185, 3 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 9:15 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Corey B at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Albany, 1 Crossgates Mall Road #K-206, Albany, NY 12203, US. From $43, Avg. price ~ $57, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 6:00 PM Sun — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Shelly Belly at Funny Bone Comedy Club - Albany, 1 Crossgates Mall Road #K-206, Albany, NY 12203, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $58, 19 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 6:30 PM Sun — ALTERNATIVE, Weekend Event: Motionless In White at MVP Arena • 17500 seats, 51 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $147, Tickets Available: 425. Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — RAP / HIP HOP, High Demand, Weekend Event: Pouya at Empire Live, 93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $231, 25 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 7:30 PM Sun — LECTURE, Weekend Event: Andrea Gibson at Hart Theatre At The Egg • 982 seats, 1 Park St, Albany, NY 12220, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $85, 6 tickets remaining! Select Seats
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Albany Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Albany events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Trey Anastasio
19 Clinton Ave, Albany, Albany, NY 12207
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 12, 2026 7:00 PM
The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight
51 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207
Upcoming Events: 58
Nov 12, 2026 8:00 PM
Carnivore A.D.
93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 13, 2026 6:30 PM
Corey B
1 Crossgates Mall Road #K-206, Albany, NY 12203
Upcoming Events: 21
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Dark Star Orchestra
19 Clinton Ave, Albany, Albany, NY 12207
Upcoming Events: 36
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Maria Bamford
1 Park St, Albany, NY 12220
Upcoming Events: 22
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Wyatt Flores
93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207
Upcoming Events: 7
Nov 13, 2026 8:00 PM
Lee Emi
351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY 12210
Upcoming Events: 8
Nov 13, 2026 8:00 PM
UAlbany Great Danes Football
1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 14, 2026 12:00 PM
Leylines
93 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 14, 2026 6:30 PM
The Nutcracker
1 Park St, Albany, NY 12220
Upcoming Events: 2174
Nov 14, 2026 7:00 PM
Siena Saints Basketball
51 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207
Upcoming Events: 28
Nov 14, 2026 7:00 PM
Gary Gulman
71 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12220
Upcoming Events: 16
Nov 14, 2026 8:00 PM
Shelly Belly
1 Crossgates Mall Road #K-206, Albany, NY 12203
Upcoming Events: 32
Nov 15, 2026 6:00 PM
Motionless In White
51 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207
Upcoming Events: 7
Nov 15, 2026 6:30 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Albany. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Albany right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Albany rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Albany?
Yeah — Albany doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Albany?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Albany, NY. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
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