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2025 Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival

(Note: Moved to Rain Location) For 23 years, the City of Albany Jazz Festival has featured a wealth of jazz greats, critically acclaimed up-and-coming artists and local favorites.

When and where

Date and time

Today
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Address

Corning Preserve Boat Launch, I-787 Albany, NY 12207

Cost

FREE ADMISSION

About this event

Editor's Note (9/4/2025): Due to inclement weather, the Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival has been moved to the Corning Preserve Boat Launch under the 787 Bridge this Saturday, September 6 from 12 – 8 p.m.

For 23 years, the City of Albany Jazz Festival has featured a wealth of jazz greats, critically acclaimed up-and-coming artists and local favorites at the area’s most spectacular venues.

This all-day celebration features world-class music, vendors, great food & beverages, and post-concert fireworks. The Jazz Festival is an event for all ages - and admission is still free!

Featured Performers:

  • Hot Club of Saratoga
  • Becca Stevens
  • Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra
  • Moon Hooch
  • Karl Denson's Tiny Universe

Parking: $8 flat fee parking is available at the Riverfront Garage (2 Columbia St.) and Quackenbush Garage (25 Orange St.). Handicap parking and EV charging spaces are available at this location, for more information on parking options, visit www.parkalbany.com

Special ground rules in effect: No glass containers of any kind, recording of performances, animals or pets (excluding ADA-defined service animals). All City of Albany parks are now tobacco and marijuana free. Security personnel reserve the right to inspect any bag, container or package and confiscate any prohibited or illegal items. Any type of recording of the performance or presentation is prohibited without prior written consent. 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.



Event times and information subject to change and not guaranteed.

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