JULY 17 – 19 · WASHINGTON PARK · ALBANY, NY
Albany Summer
Food & Music Festival 2026
Three days of live music, local food, and good trouble.
- Live Music
- Food Vendors
- Local Artisans
- Family Activities
UNTIL GATES OPEN
Friday · 5:00 PM
- 22Days
- 19Hours
- 19Minutes
- 09Seconds
Parking Lot B is FULL — please use Lot A or the State St. shuttle.
THREE DAYS · ONE PARK
The Lineup
Stages run Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. Schedule subject to vibe-based changes.
- 5:00 PMWelcome
Gates Open
All
- 5:30 PMDJ
DJ Sunset Set
River Stage
- 6:00 PMIndie
The Hollow Pines
Main Stage
- 7:15 PMBrass
Lake Effect Brass
River Stage
- 8:30 PMHeadliner
Maple Avenue — Headliner
Main Stage
- 10:30 PMLate
Late Night Silent Disco
Vendor Village
FIND YOUR WAY
Festival Map
Tap any pin to get details. Real-time updates push here during the event.
SELECTED
Main Stage
Headliner performances.
EAT WELL · TIP WELL
Vendor Directory
Twelve of our 30+ vendors below. Filter, favorite, and find them on the map at the event.
- 🍔#14
BBQ
Capital BBQ
Slow-smoked brisket & burnt ends.
@capitalbbq
- 🌮#22
Mexican
Taco Express
Hand-pressed tortillas, daily.
@tacoexpressny
- 🍦#07
Ice Cream
Sweet Scoops
Local dairy, wild flavors.
@sweetscoops
- ☕#03
Coffee
Albany Coffee Co.
Cold brew on tap all weekend.
@albanycoffee
- 🍕#18
Pizza
Lark Street Pizza
Wood-fired, 90 seconds flat.
@larkstpizza
- 🍜#11
Ramen
Hudson Ramen
20-hour tonkotsu broth.
@hudsonramen
- 🥟#25
Dumplings
Empire Dumpling
Hand-folded all weekend.
@empiredumpling
- 🍩#09
Donuts
Glaze Donuts
Hot from the fryer.
@glazenyc
- 🥗#16
Healthy
Greenmarket Bowls
Farm-to-festival grain bowls.
@greenmarketbowls
- 🍢#21
Japanese
Yakitori Yard
Charcoal-grilled skewers.
@yakitoriyard
- 🧇#12
Sweet
Stack House
Liège waffles, all toppings.
@stackhouse
- 🥤#05
Drinks
Adirondack Soda
Small-batch craft sodas.
@adksoda
PRESENTED WITH
Our Sponsors
Local partners that make this weekend possible. Visit them on Sponsor Row.
PLATINUM SPONSOR
ABC Community Bank
Open a checking account at the festival, get a free Capital BBQ sandwich.
Visit Booth 01 →GOLD SPONSORS
- HV
Hudson Valley Health
Healthcare
- AP
Adirondack Power
Utility
- EB
Empire State Beverage
Beverage
- NA
Northway Auto Group
Automotive
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
- Lark Street BID
- Albany Tourism
- Capital District Transit
- WAMC
- Times Union
- Saratoga Living
- Mohawk Hudson Trail
- Honest Weight Co-op
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently Asked
STAY SAFE
Emergency & Health
FIRST AID STATIONS
- +Food Court (center)
- +Main Stage (stage right)
- +Kids Zone (entrance)
CONTACTS
On-site EMT
Booth at center of Food Court
Festival Safety Line
(518) 555-0117
Albany PD Non-Emergency
(518) 438-4000
Emergency
911
⚠ WEATHER ALERT
Heat advisory — Saturday 1–5 PM
Free water refill stations at all 3 aid posts. Free sunscreen at the Hudson Valley Health booth.
THE FESTIVAL'S BACKBONE
Volunteer Portal
300+ volunteers run this festival. Here's what to do when you arrive.
Check In
Volunteer tent by Gate A, 30 min before your shift. Bring photo ID.
Get Your Kit
Orange tee, lanyard, radio, water bottle. Meal voucher per shift.
Meet Your Lead
Each zone has a lead — they'll walk you through the day.
Volunteer Lead
Maya Ortiz · maya@albanyfest.org · (518) 555-0144
LOST IT? FOUND IT?
Lost & Found
CURRENTLY FOUND (6)
Black Ray-Ban sunglasses
Friday • Main Stage
Honda key fob + carabiner
Saturday • Food Court
iPhone 15, blue case
Saturday • Kids Zone
Tan corduroy jacket, M
Friday • River Stage
Single white sneaker, sz 9
Saturday • VIP Area
Small green backpack
Sunday • Vendor Village