Albany Contrafest 2026!

Contrafest is three dances over two days, plus a half hour of waltzes on Saturday evening. The sliding scale for admission differs from our regular monthly dances. A Full-Fest price is available for all three dances.

Full 2-day schedule:
- Friday lesson and contra dance: 7:45pm–11:00pm, $15–$25
- Saturday Exciting Contras: 2pm–5pm, $14–$25
- Saturday waltzes: 7:30pm–8:00pm, followed by the Contra Dance Party: 8pm–11pm, $15–$25
- Full-Fest (all three dances): $45–$55

Calling will use Larks and Robins to denote dance roles. No experience or partner needed. Masking for health safety is welcome but not required.

2026 details to be announced soon. 2025 details: Liz Nelson calling with music by the Gaslight Tinkers!