ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Many cities, towns, and villages across the Capital Region have announced their annual summer concert lineups for 2024. The free concerts usually feature locals and regional artists, but sometimes big names make an appearance.
Here’s where you can enjoy some free music throughout the summer in the Capital Region. More lineups may be added once they are announced.
Albany’s Alive at Five concert series
The lineup for Albany’s 2024 Alive at Five concert series has been announced. The free concert series runs on Thursdays from June 6 to August 1, except July 4, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Lineup
- June 6: Pride Night
- Let’s Sing Taylor
- Sydney Worthley
- June 13: Classic Rock Night
- Dokken
- Hark
- June 20: Latin Night
- Toto Puente Jr.
- Bronte Roman
- June 27: Pop Night
- Vanessa Carlton
- Canella
- July 11: Hip Hop Night
- KRS-One
- DJ Show, Ohzhe
- July 18: Reggae Night
- Third World
- Upstate Reggae Possie
- July 25: Rock Night
- The Record Company
- Sirsy
- August 1: Funk Night
- Galactic
- Jelly Joseph with Hilltop
Albany’s Lunchtime at the Plaza concert series
The Office of General Services has announced its Lunchtime at the Plaza Concert Series lineup. The free outdoor concert series is presented by M&T Bank.
Lineup
- June 5: Operation Unite Kuumba Dance and Drum (African drum and dance)
- June 12: Albany Gay Men’s Choir
- June 26: Next Level Band (Caribbean music)
- July 10: Rheinbach German Jazz Band & Chorus and the Old Time Dance Band (dixie and swing)
- July 1: Hammer Head Horns (New Orleans jazz/ragtime)
- July 24: Veena and Devesh (sitar and table duet)
- July 31: Veteran’s Appreciation Day, featuring Gone Grey Band (classic rock)
- August 7: Caity Gallagher
- August 14: Rock Voices (Choir performing the music of Queen)
- August 21: Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise (rapper and harp duo)
Schenectady’s Harbor Jam concert series
Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady has announced the return of its Harbor Jam concerts this summer at the Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater. The concerts will take place on Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21.
The performances will kick off with DJ MixItUp NY on Saturday and DJ Ketchup on Sunday, both starting at 6 p.m. The July 21 concert will end with a special fireworks show. The headliner for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. is Night Fever: A Tribute to the Bee Gees and the headliner on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. will be Hotel California: A Tribute to the Eagles.
Scotia’s Freedom Park concert series
The lineup has been announced for the 2024 Freedom Park summer concert series in Scotia. The free concerts take place on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays (plus one Friday) and start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Lineup
June
- June 19: Taylor Swift Singalong with Sydney Worthley
- June 22: Big Fez & The Surfmatics
- June 23: Music Company Orchestra
- June 26: Capital District Youth Pipe Band
- June 28: Soul Provider with the U.S. Water Ski Show at 7 p.m., the concert at 8 p.m., and fireworks at dusk
July
- July 6: The Rogues
- July 7: SUNY Schenectady Jazz Faculty Combo
- July 10: Cryin’ Out Loud!
- July 13: Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra, learn to Salsa starts at 6:30 p.m.
- July 14: Improv Night with The Mop & Bucket Co.
- July 17: Grand Central Station
- July 20: Local 11
- July 21: Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band
- July 24: The Refrigerators
- July 27: Get Up Jack
- July 28: The Lustre Kings
- July 31: Skeeter Creek, learn to Line Dance starts at 6:30 p.m.
August
- August 3: The Seth Tucker Band
- August 4: Bluz House Rockers
- August 7: Harvest & Rust
- August 10: Triffid 2.0
- August 11: The BWC Jazz Orchestra, learn to Jitterbug starts at 6:30 p.m.
- August 14: SIRSY
- August 17: Roxy and The Rollers
- August 18: Three Quarter North
- August 21: Screaming Orphans
Troy’s Rockin’ On The River concert series
The 2024 lineup for Rockin’ on the River in Troy has been announced. The free concert series features four Wednesday nights of music in Riverfront Park.
Lineup
- June 26: Skeeter Creek with Road Soda Pop
- July 10: The Fleshtones with The Chris Butone Band and the Albany Rock Pit Showcase Band
- July 24: Blues for Breakfast with Side B
- August 7: Crash My Party (The Ultimate Luke Bryan Tribute Band) with Joe Adee & The Lug Nuts
Troy’s Powers Park concert series
The 2024 Powers Park concert series lineup has been announced. The shows will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturdays throughout the summer.
Lineup
- July 13: Brian Kane and The Beginning
- July 20: Super 400
- August 3: Triffid
- August 10: Grit and Whiskey
- August 17: Matt Mirabile Band
- August 24: E-Block
Troy’s “Wake Up Wednesdays” concert series
Ryan’s Wake Public House in Troy is bringing back its “Wake Up Wednesdays” free outdoor concert series for the second year. The series also kicks off free music season for the Capital Region.
Lineup
- May 15: Hair of the Dog (Celtic)
- May 22: The Troy Music Review featuring The Family Tree and special guests (Rock)
- May 29: Eastbound Jesus (Americana/Bluegrass)
- June 5: The Beadle Brothers (Modern Country)
- June 12: Yacht Masters NY (Yacht Rock)
- June 19: The Accents with special guest Virgil Cain (Party)
Colonie’s Concerts at the Crossings
The lineup for the annual Concerts at the Crossings series in Colonie has been announced. The first concert is scheduled for June 27 and will feature the party band New York Players.
Lineup
- June 27: New York Players
- July 11: Bad Penny Band
- July 18: Johnny Cash Express
- July 25: The Accents
- August 1: Soul Session
- August 8: Lustre King
- August 15: Georgie Wonders Band
- August 22: Hammerhead Horns
- August 29: Diamond Cut Horns Band
Village of Colonie’s summer concert series
The Village of Colonie has announced its Tuesdays Nights in the Park concert lineup. The concerts take place in Cook Park’s Frank A. Leak Amphitheater at 6:30 p.m.
Lineup
- June 11: The Lustre Kings
- June 18: Joe’s Boys
- June 25: Electric City Horns
- July 2: Lucid Street
- July 9: TS Ensemble
- July 16: Skeeter Creek
- July 23: Triskele
- July 30: The Accents
- August 6: Capt. Squeeze & the Zydeco Moshers
- August 13: Soul Session feat. Garland Nelson
- August 20: Hair of the Dog
- August 27: New York Players
Cohoes’ Rock the Block concert series
Cohoes Mayor Bill Keeler has announced the 2024 lineup for the “Rock the Block” concert series. The free concerts take place on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Canal Square Park at 72 Remsen Street.
Lineup
- June 13: Damn The Torpedoes
- June 20: Against The Grayne
- June 27: The Refrigerators
- July 4: No concert since it’s Independence Day
- July 11: Cryin’ Out Loud
- July 18: Beatin’ The Odds
- July 25: Skeeter Creek
- August 1: The Platters
- August 8: Hammer of the Gods
Watervliet summer concert series
The lineup has been announced for the 2024 Watervliet summer concert series. The free concerts take place at Hudson Shores Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Lineup
- July 11: The Refrigerators
- July 18: The Battle of the Watervliet/Green Island Churches
- July 25: Donny Elvis
- August 1: The New York Players
- August 8: The Band of Gold
- August 15: The Hands of Time
- August 22: Maggie’s Clan
- August 29: The Whiskey River Band
Rotterdam summer concert series
The Town of Rotterdam has released the 2024 lineup for its free summer concert series. All concerts take place at the Rotterdam Senior Citizen’s Center at 2639 Hamburg Street.
Lineup
- June 3: Mike Purcell & Company
- June 10: Hardage and Chirignan Duo
- June 17: Old Time Dance Band
- June 24: Rotterdam Town Band
- July 1: Peter Van Keuren and the Once Over
- July 8: The Next Chapter
- July 15: Rotterdam Town Jazz Band
- July 22: Kaitlyn Fay and the Most Jazzy Fellas
- July 29: Rotterdam Town Band and Jazz Band
- August 5: Terry Gordon Quintet
- August 12: Grudecki, Hearn & Shoudy
Rensselaer City concert series
The City of Rensselaer has announced the lineup for its free summer concert series. The concerts take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Riverfront Park.
Lineup
- June 17: Pete & Friends
- June 24: Gone Gray
- July 1: Donny Elvis
- July 8: Paul Slingerland & Friends
- July 15: Standard Edition
- July 22: Joe Adee & The Lug Nuts
- July 29: Donny Elvis
Rensselaer’s Summer Jam concert series
Rensselaer Kiwanis is hosting its 2024 summer jam concert series. The free concerts take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the North End Firehouse at 2 St. Francis Place.
Lineup
- June 26: The Lost Art Band (classic rock)
- No concert on July 3
- July 10: Hands of Time (rock oldies)
- July 17: Diva and the Dirty Boys (60s and 70s rock)
- July 24: Kilashandra (contemporary and Celtic)
- July 31: Donny Elvis
- August 7: Bobbie VanDetta and the Split (pop, rock, and country)
East Greenbush’s “Music in the Park” series
The East Greenbush concerts take place at Onderdonk Memorial Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Lineup
- July 23: The Schmooze
- July 30: Roadhouse 60s
- August 6: Downtown Horns
- August 13: The Rhythm Pilots
North Greenbush’s “Live Music in the Park” series
The North Greenbush concerts are at North Greenbush Town Park in Wynantskill from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Lineup
- June 23: The Ultimates
- June 30: Legacy Classic Rock Tribute
- July 7: Musicats
- July 14: Grit & Whiskey
- July 21: The Refrigerators
- July 28: Barna/Annello Band
- August 4: Joe’s Boys
- August 11: Lucid Street
Guilderland summer concert series
The Guilderland Performing Arts Center has announced its 45th summer concert series lineup. The concerts take place at 7:30 p.m. at Tawasentha Park at 188 Route 146.
Lineup
- June 20: Guilderland Town Band, conducted by Kathleen Ehlinger
- Food truck: Big-n-Cheesy Grilled Cheese
- June 27: The Matt Mirabile Band, Classic Blues
- Food truck: High on the Hog BBQ
- July 11: Guilderland Town Band, conducted by Kathleen Ehlinger
- Food truck: Buena Comida
- July 18: The McKrells, Celtic-Infused Bluegrass
- Food Truck: Flaco’s Tacos
- July 25: Aquanett, 80s Rock and Roll Tribute
- Food truck: Buena Comida
- August 1: Guilderland Town Band, conducted by Kathleen Ehlinger
- Food truck: Flaco’s Tacos
- August 6: National Night Out featuring The Refrigerators at 6 p.m.
- Multiple food trucks will be available
- August 8: Big Sky Country
- Food truck: Big D’s Meats BBQ
- August 15: TS Ensemble, Dance music from Sinatra to Today
- Food truck: Big D’s Meats BBQ
Brunswick summer concert series
The lineup has been announced for the 2024 Brunswick summer concert series. The free concerts take place at the Brunswick Community Center and start at 6:30 p.m.
Lineup
- June 25: The Refrigerators
- July 2: Diamond Cut Horns
- July 9: The Tichy Boys
- July 16: Brian Kane & The Beginnings
- July 23: Big Fez & The Surfmatics
- July 30: Lustre Kings
- August: 6: The Hammerhead Horns
- August 13: Get Up Jack
- August 20: The Off Road Record Band
- August 27: Whiskey Highway
Sand Lake summer concert series
The Sand Lake summer concert series is returning for its third year. The free concert series takes place in Butler Park on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Lineup
- July 11: Whiskey Highway
- July 18: Patsy Cline Tribute
- July 25: Lustre Kings
- August 1: Diva & The Dirty Boys
- August 8: 10.01
- August 15: A Blast
- August 22: Beatin’ The Odds
- August 29: The Refrigerators
Hoosick Falls summer concert series
The lineup has been announced for the Hoosick Falls summer concert series. The concerts take place in Wood Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Lineup
- July 6: Roadhouse Rhythm & Blues Band
- July 13: River Country Band
- July 20: Bluz House Rockers
- July 27: WailOn
- August 2: Shannon Roy & The Boys Band
- August 9: Downtown Horns
- August 23: Bluz House Rockers
- August 31: West Side Drive Band
Schodack summer concert series
The Town of Schodack has released its “Music in the Park” summer concert series lineup. The free series takes place at the pavilion in Schodack Town Park starting at 6 p.m.
Lineup
- June 4: Sundown Express
- June 11: Triskele
- June 18: Eric Peter and the Moosemen
- June 25: Gone Grey
- July 2: Yankee Doodle Band
- August 6: Double Barrel
- August 13: Jarrod
- August 20: Whiskey Highway
Schaghticoke summer concert series
The 2024 lineup has been announced for the Schaghticoke Summer Eve’s Concerts. The free summer concert series will take place on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Lineup
- June 20: Accents
- June 27: Soul Provider
- July 4: Brian Cane & The Beginning
- July 11: Road House
- July 18: Big Sky Country
- July 25: New York Players
- August 1: Wail On
- August 8: Nostalgia (car show)
- August 15: Beatin’ The Odds
- August 22: Legacy (fireworks)
Stillwater summer concert series
The Stillwater Public Library is hosting its summer concert series. The free concerts take place on the lawn between the library and Blockhouse Park at 6:30 p.m.
Lineup
- May 29: The Zookeepers (classic rock)
- Food truck: The Mac Factor
- June 12: Balekicker (bluegrass-inspired)
- Food truck: Wandering Food Dude
- July 10: Al & Kathy Bain (retro country western)
- Food truck: Munchville
- August 14: Doc Benson Band (eclectic)
- Food truck: Robb’s Topp Doggs
- September 18: The Smart Alex (classic rock)
- Food truck: A Taco Situation
- October 9: Randy Jennings Trio (jazzy early rock)
- Food truck: Ted’s on Wheels
Wilton’s summer concert series
The Town of Wilton has announced its free summer concert lineup for 2024. The concerts take place at the large Pavilion at Gavin Park on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Lineup
- July 3: Skippy & the Pistons, fireworks at 9 p.m.
- July 10: Party of Three
- July 17: T.S. Ensemble
- July 24: Vinyl Vault
- July 31: Nostalgia
- August 7: Skippy & the Pistons
- August 14: Fenimore Blues
- August 21: River Junction
- August 28: Vinyl Vault
Ballston Spa’s summer concert series
The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association has announced its free “Concerts in the Park” series lineup for 2024. The concerts take place in Lions Music Park.
Lineup
- June 27: Ballston Spa Community Band
- July 11: HEARD
- July 18: Fenimore Blues
- July 25: Tom’s House
- August 1: Annual Ice Cream Social with The Union Fire Company Band
- August 8: SIRSY
- August 15: Lustre Kings
- August 22: The Protones
Malta summer concert series
The Town of Malta has announced the lineup for its summer concert series. The free concerts take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays on the front lawn of the Malta Community Center.
Lineup
- July 10: Sirsy
- July 17: The North & South Dakotas
- July 24: The Electric City Horns
- July 31: Fenimore Blues
Mechanicville summer concert series
The Mechanicville District Public Library is hosting its free Summer Concert Series in Tallmadge Park. The concerts take place on five Tuesdays throughout the summer.
Lineup
- June 11: Tailspin from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Rain date: June 16
- June 25: The Ultimates from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Rain date: July 2
- July 16: Out of Office from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Rain date: July 23
- August 6: Matt Mirable Band from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Rain date: August 13
- August 20: The Zookeepers from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Rain date: August 27
Hudson Falls summer concert series
The lineup has been announced for the Hudson Falls summer concert series. The free concerts take place in Juckett Park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Lineup
- July 11: The Newell’s
- July 18: Two Lane Highway
- July 25: The Broken Spurs Band
- August 1: Michael LaPoint
- August 8: Donny P. & Celebration Family
- August 15: Mischief
- August 22: Dambreakers
- August 29: Wolf Holler Band
St. Johnsville summer concert series
The St. Johnsville Summer Concert Series is back for 2024. The free concerts take place each Monday in July and August from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Lineup
- July 1: Linda Lee & The Fox Creek Band (country hits from 50s and 60s)
- July 8: Walrus (classic rock)
- July 15: Valley Rockers (rock, country, blues)
- July 22: KAOS (rock hits of the 70s, 80s, and 90s)
- July 29: Grit N Grace (modern country, rock, dance)
- August 5: Caroga Arts Ensemble (classical, pop, bluegrass)
- August 12: K.O. Grainger (variety hits)
- August 19: Downshift (southern rock)
- August 26: Tom Nitti & Ashley Bryant (country, from “The Voice”)
Catskill summer concert series
The “Music in the Park” summer concert series is returning to Catskill for 2024. The free concerts take place at Dutchman’s Landing at 1 Main Street from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Lineup
- June 13: Guilty Pleasure
- June 20: Back to the Garden 1969
- June 27: Dead Beats
- July 4: Lex Grey and the Urban Pioneers
- July 11: Lustre Kings
- July 18: Thunder Ridge
- July 25: Second Chance
- August 1: Beatin’ The Odds
- August 8: Laura Leigh Band
- August 15: Jarrod
- August 22: Alexis P. Suter
- August 29: In The Dust
- September 5: Wyld Blu
Copake’s “Music in the Park” concert series
Copake Park’s “Music in the Park” summer lineup has been announced. The concerts take place on Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the park’s new band shell.
Lineup
- June 22: Dusk Til Dawn (country oldies and rock)
- June 29: The Tailgate Band (country and rock)
- July 6: Herby & Paul Duo (rock and country)
- July 13: Nite Train (blues, funk and R&B)
- July 20: Jarrod (rock and country)
- July 27: Maximum Dosage (classic rock)
- August 3: The Wild Weeds (rock and lake surf originals)
- August 10: British Vinyl Band (rock and British hits)
- August 24: Jarrod ( rock and country)
Glens Falls’ summer concert series
The Park Theater Foundation has released the lineup for its fourth annual Summer Series Concerts. The free concerts take place in the Crandall Park Bandshell on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Lineup
- June 28: Wild Adriatic
- July 5: Rob Flax’s Boom Chick Trio
- July 12: Stella Ruze
- July 19: Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna
- July 26: Soggy Po’ Boys
- August 2: Angelina Valente
Lake George Arts Project summer concert series
The Lake George Arts Project has announced its 2024 Summer Concert Series lineup. All concerts will start at 7 p.m. at Shepard Park in Lake George with free admission.
Lineup
- June 29: Sons of Mystro (Reggae, R&B, Fusion)
- July 3: Eventually Epic (Rock, Pop, Bollywood)
- July 10: Cassandra Kubinski (Singer-Songwriter)
- July 17: Pine Leaf Boys (Cajun, Zydeco)
- July 31: E-Block (Indie R&B)
- August 7: Walter Parks & The Unlawful Assembly (Spirituals, Gospel, Blues)
- August 14: Matt Schofield (Blues)
- August 21: Angelina Valente (Indie Folk)
- August 28: Reese Fulmer and The Carriage House Band (Americana, Indie-Folk)
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Athens summer concert series
The Athens Performing Arts Corporation has announced its Athens Summer Concert Series lineup for 2024. The free series takes place at Athens Riverfront Park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Lineup
- July 19: Sonny Landreth (Louisiana’s King of Slydeco)
- July 26: Bywater Call (Southern Soul)
- August 2: The Dave Matthews Tribute Band
- August 9: Vanessa Collier (American Blues, Funk and Soul)
- August 16: Matt Schofield (Blues, Funk, Jazz)
- August 23: Beginnings (Music of Chicago)
- August 30: Creedence Revived (Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival)
- September 6: Hollywood Nights (Bob Seger Experience)