Alive at Five Returns June 4 with Free Concerts and After Parties Downtown
The City of Albany's free Alive at Five concert series returns on Thursday, June 4, bringing six weeks of live music to venues across Albany. Concerts will take place every Thursday through July 16, with no concert scheduled during the week of July 4.
This year's series will rotate between Jennings Landing, Tricentennial Park, the Warehouse District, and the Washington Park Lakehouse, showcasing a diverse lineup of artists spanning R&B, hip-hop, classic rock, emo, afrobeats, funk, and more.
Following each concert, Downtown Albany businesses will host official after parties, giving attendees a chance to keep the celebration going with live music, drinks, and entertainment.
2026 Alive at Five Concert Lineup
June 4 – R&B Night
Jennings Landing
Jon B with The D Lawson Experience & Geri Howard Philips
June 11 – Emo Night
Jennings Landing
We The Kings with Side B
June 18 – Hip-Hop Night
Tricentennial Park
B.o.B with Aila Chiar & DJ King Bully
June 25 – Afrobeats Night
Broadway, Warehouse District
You, Me, & Afrobeats Party with DJ TGIF, Soular Sounds & Afrellie
July 9 – Classic Rock Night
Washington Park Lakehouse
FJ: A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey with Dom Domenech & Ginger Geezus
July 16 – Funk & Jam Night
Washington Park Lakehouse
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong with The NolaNauts
Downtown After Parties
Additional after parties will be announced as events are added.
June 4: Pride Night in Support of In Our Own Voices, Inc.
RiiLaxx Tavern
4 Sheridan Avenue
Immediately following R&B Night at Jennings Landing, RiiLaxx Tavern will host a free Pride celebration honoring In Our Own Voices, Inc. The event commemorates two decades of advocacy, resilience, and visibility for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color within the LGBTQ+ community.
June 11: Emo Night After Party
Ophelia's
388 Broadway
Continue the nostalgia after We The Kings with a free Emo Night after party at Ophelia's. Guests must be 21 or older to attend.
June 11: Alive at Five After Party with Side B, Double XP & Anthem For Tomorrow
Empire Live
93 N. Pearl Street
For a complete list of bars and restaurants Downtown, click here.
Parking Information
June 4, June 11, and June 18
Jennings Landing & Tricentennial Park
$8 parking beginning at 4 p.m.
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Riverfront Garage (2 Columbia St.)
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Quackenbush Garage (25 Orange St.)
June 25
Warehouse District
$8 parking beginning at 4 p.m.
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Warehouse Lot (53 N. Ferry St.)
July 9 and July 16
Washington Park Lakehouse
Parking is available in nearby City lots. Standard parking fees may apply.
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Lot 2: 72 Central Ave. (between Central Ave. and Western Ave.)
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Lot 3: 327 Washington Ave. (at Washington Ave. and Lexington Ave.)
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Lot 4: 124 Central Ave. (between Central Ave. and Bradford St.)
For additional parking information, visit the City of Albany parking website.
