Upcoming · Albany, NY
Things to Do in Albany, NY
Albany, New York currently lists around 850 upcoming events, with approximately 550 scheduled for the next 30 days. About 20 percent of these listings are free. The most common event types include concerts and live music, which account for roughly 200 entries, followed by workshops and classes, community and social gatherings, business networking, sports and fitness, and theater and performing arts. Performers with upcoming dates feature the RPI Engineers Mens College Hockey team, Siena Saints Mens Basketball, Aries Spears, the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour, and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire. Venues hosting the most listings are MVP Arena, Empire Underground, Bard and Baker Board Game Cafe, No Fun, The Loft @205, and The Palace Theatre Albany. Founded in 1686 with a population of about 99,000 according to 2020 figures, this city offers a diverse range of activities for visitors deciding what to do this month.
City facts
- Population
- 99,224 (2020)
- Area
- 56.8 km²
- Elevation
- 43 m
- Founded
- 1686
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music199Theater & Performing Arts70Comedy22Festivals1Exhibitions & Art11Museums & Heritage1Food & Drink35Sports & Fitness68Family & Kids29Nightlife & Clubbing22Hiking & Outdoors5Workshops & Classes113Talks & Lectures10Movies & Film8Community & Social99Business & Networking77Wellness & Mindfulness52Seasonal & Holiday44Literary1Conferences & Summits3Esports1🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Fri, Oct 16
3:30 PM · See listing
Farm Tour
Soul Fire Farm · 1972 New York 2, Petersburg, NY 12138
Community & Social
See listing
Sold out4:10 PM · $160 +
Ride Historic Pullman Train Car between Albany and New York City
Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station · 525 East Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Hiking & Outdoors
$160 +
5:00 PM · $33.85 +
Pretty Pumpkins
158 Lafayette St · 158 Lafayette Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
Workshops & Classes
$33.85 +
Sold out5:00 PM · See listing
Fall Retreat: “Being Present in Today’s World”
Saranam Center for Healing & Transformation · 20 Jennings Road, Greenville, NY 12083
Community & Social
See listing
5:00 PM · $8.24 +
ASIA Event
UAlbany · 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222
Community & Social
$8.24 +
5:00 PM · Free
Albany - All You Can Eat $5 Focaccia Fridays
The City Beer Hall · 42 Howard Street, Albany, NY 12207
Community & Social
Free
Sold out5:00 PM · $71.21 +
Boathouse Grille End of the Season Party with music by The Refrigerators
Boathouse Grille · 80 Shady Harbor Drive, New Baltimore, NY 12124
Food & Drink
$71.21 +
5:30 PM · $25 +
Murder At Cherry Hill
Historic Cherry Hill · 523 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202
Museums & Heritage
$25 +
Sold out5:30 PM · $12.51 +
Manifestations: A Shaker Ghost Tour
Shaker Heritage Society · 25 Meeting House Road, Albany, NY 12211
Seasonal & Holiday
$12.51 +
6:00 PM · See listing
Bobby's Birthday Bash with Andy & Friends
The Eleven · 262 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210
Concerts & Live Music
See listing
Sold out6:00 PM · $44.52 +
Tote Bag Paint & Sip
The Gateway Diner · 899 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
Workshops & Classes
$44.52 +
Sold out6:00 PM · $33.85 +
Haute Harvest: Dinner & Drag Show
Indian Ladder Farms Cidery & Brewery · 342 Altamont Road, Altamont, NY 12009
Community & Social
$33.85 +
6:30 PM · See listing
Vintri Hill - Punktober Fest!
Empire Underground · 93 N Pearl St
Concerts & Live Music
See listing
6:30 PM · Free
Open Mic and Poetry Slam
Cafe Euphoria · 225 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
Theater & Performing Arts
Free
Sold out7:00 PM · $18.73 +
Invoke Thy Wrath Presents: Vow Of Hatred / Pure Bliss / In contempt / 127
No Fun · 275 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
Concerts & Live Music
$18.73 +
7:00 PM · See listing
Rensselaer Polytechnic Engineers Mens Hockey vs. LIU Sharks Mens Ice Hockey
Houston Field House-Troy · 1900 Peoples Ave
Sports & FitnessRpi Engineers Mens College Hockey
See listing
7:00 PM · Free
Poetry Jam
135 S Pearl St · 135 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202
Theater & Performing Arts
Free
Sold out7:00 PM · $12.51 +
Haunted Drag Bingo Night
Bard and Baker Board Game Cafe · 501 Broadway Suite 105, Troy, NY 12180
Nightlife & Clubbing
$12.51 +
7:00 PM · $28.52 +
Untethered: 'Spontaneous Creative Composition' at the Van Dyck
Van Dyck Music Club · 237 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
Concerts & Live Music
$28.52 +
7:30 PM · Free
Climbing Figure Drawing
Central Rock Gym - Troy · 547 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
Workshops & Classes
Free
Sold out7:30 PM · $75.47 +
Zombie Zips at NYzipline – Haunted Zipline & Terror Trail
NYzipline · 300 Weatherwax Road, Schenectady, NY 12302
Seasonal & Holiday
$75.47 +
8:00 PM · $36.06 +
Jerry's Middle Finger
Lark Hall · 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY 12210
Concerts & Live Music
$36.06 +
8:00 PM · $40 +
Hudson River Sightseeing Cruise from Albany
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Community & Social
$40 +
8:00 PM · $23.18 +
Margo Cilker & Lilly Hiatt
The Hangar on the Hudson · 675 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
Concerts & Live Music
$23.18 +
8:00 PM · $6.49 +
Glow in The Dark Mixer
Albany · Albany, NY, USA
Community & Social
$6.49 +
8:30 PM · See listing
Concert Crave Presents: I Love R&B
Empire Live · 93 N Pearl St
Concerts & Live Music
See listing
8:30 PM · $20 +
I LOVE R&B PARTY - Albany, NY
Empire Live · 93 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207
Nightlife & Clubbing
$20 +
10:00 PM · $10 +
Nightmare On Libra Street
Albany Location To Be Announced · Albany, NY, USA
Comedy
$10 +
11:00 PM · $8.69 +
PV & PJS
PV’s Clubhouse · 1385 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12206, USA
Community & Social
$8.69 +
11:00 PM · Free
Tortas & Tequila Vol. 3
71 14th St · 71 14th St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
Food & Drink
Free
Plan ahead
Author Event: An Armsfull of Birds by Cara Benson
Fri, Oct 30 · The Chatham Bookstore
Winter Solstice Incense Making Workshop
Thu, Dec 10 · Refuge Event Space
Fall Themed Cookie Decorating Class
Sun, Nov 22 · Reflective Harmony, A Space for Wonder, Growth, & Healing / Kelly M. Ballard
Top Thematic Positioning Ideas | AI’s Ripple Effects
Thu, Nov 19 · Wolferts Roost Country Club
Hope for Halo Benefit
Sat, Nov 7 · Zaloga Post
DANCE HUB NEON GLOW PARTY
Sat, Nov 7 · 403 Fulton St
Victorian Stroll Inspired Dried Floral Frame Collage Workshop
Sun, Dec 6 · Bard and Baker Board Game Cafe
Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
Fri, Dec 4 · The Egg - Swyer Theatre
Frequently asked questions about events in Albany
- Are there free events in Albany?
- Yes, approximately 20 percent of the listed events are free. These include concerts, workshops, and community gatherings.
- Which venues host the most events in Albany?
- The venues with the most upcoming listings are MVP Arena, Empire Underground, Bard and Baker Board Game Cafe, No Fun, The Loft @205, and The Palace Theatre Albany.
- What is the most popular type of event listed?
- Concerts and live music are the most listed event types with about 200 entries. Other popular categories include workshops, community events, and sports.
- Who are some performers playing in Albany this month?
- Upcoming performers include RPI Engineers Mens College Hockey, Siena Saints Mens Basketball, Aries Spears, the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour, and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire.