Alive at Five

2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series
June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 9, 16

2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series is currently accepting sponsors & vendors applications.

Albany’s signature free concert series premiered in the summer of 1990 with a performance by legendary folk artist Richie Havens. The series 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 performances.

Event parking
- Event parking will be available at the Quackenbush Garage (25 Orange St.) and Riverfront Garage (2 Columbia St.) for $8.00 starting at 4:00 PM.
- Each 800+ space garage features handicap parking and EV charging spaces.
- For additional parking information, visit www.parkalbany.com

Road closures & parking restrictions
Road closures will be in effect on the event dates from 7:00 AM through 10:00 PM, unless the show is moved to the rain location at the Corning Preserve Boat Launch under the 787 bridge.
- Broadway between Columbia Street and Pine Street
- Steuben Street between James Street and Broadway

Parking restrictions will be in place on the event dates from 5:00 AM until 10:00 PM.
- Broadway both sides from Van Tromp Street to Pine Street
- Steuben Street both sides between James Street and Broadway
- James Street both sides between Columbia Street and Pine Street
- Columbia Street both sides between James Street and Broadway
- Van Tromp Street both sides between Broadway and N. Pearl Street
- Quay Street east side between the Pedestrian Bridge by Visitor Center buildings north to the Corning Preserve entrance (event vendor parking)
- Rain site area: Boat Launch Parking Lot off Water Street — the entire parking lot will be posted and restricted for the dates of these events

Handicap parking
- Pine Street, on the south side from James Street to Broadway
- Broadway, west side from Pine Street south — 10 spaces (angle parking area)

Volunteers
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: (518) 434-2032 or email the volunteer coordinator.

Special ground rules
- No alcoholic beverages, coolers, backpacks, bags, containers, packages, thermoses, cups, bottles, cans, flasks, or glass containers of any kind.
- No recording of performances without prior written consent.
- No animals or pets (excluding ADA-defined service animals).
- All City of Albany parks are tobacco-free.

Security personnel reserve the right to inspect any bag, container, or package and confiscate prohibited or illegal items. 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.