Downtown Albany
About PearlPalooza
Downtown Albany’s free, all-ages music festival, PearlPalooza, returns Saturday, September 12 from 12:00 PM–7:00 PM, presented by Albany Mechanical and Common Roots Brewing. The festival is co-produced by 102.7 FM WEQX, Sugar Productions, and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID).
PearlPalooza 2026 will feature performances by King Tuff, Robber Robber, The Parlor, Bruiser and Bicycle, and the Albany Rock Pit, as well as a variety of high-quality food, art, and handmade good vendors, all just steps away from some of downtown Albany’s finest dining, retail, and entertainment establishments. Guests 21 and older who present a valid photo ID can also enjoy a huge variety of craft beer and other beverage offerings from Common Roots Brewing, the official craft beer of PearlPalooza.
YogaPalooza, the Capital Region's only one-day street-wide mass yoga event, takes place at 11:00 AM, just before the music kicks off.
What Is PearlPalooza's Music Lineup?
King Tuff | 5:30 PM
Robber Robber | 3:45 PM
The Parlor | 2:30 PM
Bruiser and Bicycle I 1:30 PM
Albany Rock Pit | 12:30 PM
Which Vendors Will Be At PearlPalooza?
Applications have now closed! Stay tuned for the PearlPalooza vendor lineup.
Where to Park at PearlPalooza
$8 event parking is available at ParkAlbany's Riverfront, Quackenbush, and Green-Hudson Garages, just a few blocks from the action! Find more at downtownalbany.org/parking.
Sponsors for PearlPalooza
Albany Mechanical Services | Presenting Sponsor
Common Roots Brewing | Official Craft Beer
PearlPalooza 2026 is sponsored by Albany Mechanical, Common Roots Brewing, Metroland Now, MVP Health Care, ParkAlbany, the City of Albany, The Hollow Bar + Kitchen, The Hot Yoga Spot, and GroundWorks. The festival is produced by the Downtown Albany BID, in association with WEQX and Sugar Productions. Common Roots is the official craft beer of PearlPalooza.
