Schenectady County has some of the best outdoor music venues around which means Schenectady is the place to be this summer! Find the best music in Schenectady County:
Freedom Park
Located across the street from Collins Park and right next to Jumpin’ Jack’s in Scotia NY, the Freedom Park Summer Concert Series offers FREE concerts starting at 7pm. Rain or shine.
Wed, 6/25 - Halfway to Christmas Feztacular featuring Big Fez & the Surfmatics
Fri, 6/27 - Union Depot ~ classic rock
Water Ski Show @ 7pm, Freedom Park Concert @ 8pm, Jumpin’ Jack’s Fireworks @ dusk
Sun, 6/29 - Music Company Orchestra
Wed, 7/02 - Capital District Youth Pipe Band
Sun, 7/06 - Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes
Wed, 7/09 - Jukebox Rebellion ~ party band
Sat, 7/12 - Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra
Sun, 7/13 - Bob Marley for Kids by Rock & Roll Playhouse
Wed, 7/16 - Grand Central Station ~ party band
Sat, 7/19 - Zorbas Trio ~ alt/indie
Sun, 7/20 - Hula Hoop Jam by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
Wed, 7/23 - Get Up Jack ~ Irish
Sat, 7/26 - NoLaNauts ~ New Orleans funk
Sun, 7/27 - Maggie’s Clan ~ Celtic rock
Wed, 7/30 - Skeeter Creek ~ country
Sat, 8/02 - Lucid Street ~ rock
Sun, 8/03 - The Insolent Willies ~ acoustic roots/rock
Wed, 8/06 - The Refrigerators ~ party band
Sat, 8/09 - The ILL FUNK Ensemble
Sun, 8/10 - Harvest & Rust ~ a Neil Young Tribute Experience
Wed, 8/13 - SIRSY ~ alt rock
Sat, 8/16 - Tame the Rooster ~ modern country
Sun, 8/17 - Mostly Modern’s FAB5 ~ modern classical
Wed, 8/20 - Screaming Orphans ~ Celtic pop
Sat, 8/23 - AP3 featuring Alan Payette ~ classic rock
Thank you to this year's media sponsors: B 95.5, The Daily Gazette & Discover Schenectady.
Music Haven
Located at Central Park in the heart of Schenectady, the Music Haven Concert Series offers FREE concerts starting at 7pm. Rain or shine unless otherwise noted.
Sun, 7/13 - Red Baraat (Punjabi party band) with special guest Quadrature
Fri, 7/18 - SUNY Schenectady Faculty Jazz Combo with featured guest Grammy-Winning flautist, Nestor Torres (jazz)
Sun, 7/20 - Bamba Wassoulou Groove (Malian Bambara) with special guests Ballet Waramba
Sat, 7/26 - WEXT’s Local 518 Fest (pop, folk, Americana and rock), 2-9:30pm featuring Tops of Trees, Sara Milanovich & Daisycutter, Sawyer Fredericks, Canella and Wild Adriatic
Sun, 7/27 - Solas’ 30th Anniversary Tour (Celtic) with special guests Matt & Shannon Heaton
Sun, 8/03 - Blues BBQ featuring Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, Selwyn Birchwood and Annie & the Hedonists, 5-9:30 pm
Sat, 8/09 - Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles with the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra
Sun, 8/10 - The SteelDrivers (bluegrass) with special guests Reese Fulmer & the Carriage House Band
Sat, 8/16 - WAMC on the Road — Hudson River Sampler LIVE (folk) with Wanda Fischer, Michael Jerling, Kate McDonnell, Dan Berggren and more
Sun, 8/17 - Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience (zydeco) with special guests Keith Pray’s Mohawk Brass Band
Sun, 8/24 - Edmar Castañeda World Ensemble (global jazz) with special guests Brian Melick & Friends
Alfresco Film & Event Series
Fri, 8/15 - Respect
Fri, 8/22 - This is Spinal Tap
Fri, 8/29 - Wicked Sing-Along
Jazz on Jay
Providing free summer entertainment for downtown Schenectady on Thursdays. The 2025 season runs from June 5 to Aug. 28, noon - 1:30 pm on Jay St. Rain location is Robb Alley inside Proctors.
Thur, 6/05 - The Dylan Canterbury Quintent
Thur, 6/12 - Todd Nelson and JazzAmericana
Thur, 6/19 - Steve Horowitz Quartet
Thur, 6/26 - Jeff "Seige" Siegel Quartet
Thur, 7/03 - Winelight
Thur, 7/10 - Jeanine Ouderkirk Quartet
Thur, 7/17 - Art D'echo Trio
Thur, 7/24 - Linda Brown Jazz Project
Thur, 7/31 - Nicholas Dwarika Quartet
Thur, 8/07 - Heard
Thur, 8/14 - The Evidence
Thur, 8/21 - Arch Stanton Quartet
Thur, 8/28 - Chuck Lamb Trio featuring Ria Curley
Mabee Farms - Howlin at the Moon.
The concert series is hosted by the Schenectady County Historical Society at Mabee Farm Historic Site (1100 Main St. Rotterdam Junction) beginning at 7pm. Admission is $10 at the door.
Fri, 6/06 - Zan & the Winter Folk
Fri, 7/11 - Black Mountain Symphony
Thur, 8/07 - Honeysuckle
Thur, 11/11 - Belle-Skinner
Schenectady County SummerNight
It's the Capital Region's biggest summer block party! Schenectady County SummerNight transforms Downtown Schenectady into the summer place to be.
Fri, 7/11 - Featuring The Lords of 52 Street, legends of Billy Joel on the mainstage!
With live music by Philadelphia Freedom, A Tribute to Elton John, Local 11, and Sydney Worthley.
Harbor Jam
The Harbor Jam Concerts take place right in the Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater and are free & open to the public for all ages. Each night’s entertainment kicks off at 6:00pm with a DJ, followed by the headliner performance at 7:30pm, rain or shine!
Sat, 7/19 -BonJourney - a tribute to Bon Jovi & Journey
Sun, 7/20 - Who’s Bad - a tribute to Michael Jackson
Bands on Broadway – Summer Block Party & Concert Series
Celebrate the summer in style every Thursday, from June 12th – August 7th with FREE Live Concerts on N Broadway (between Union & Liberty) from 5-9pm.
Thur, 6/12 – The Schmooze
Thur, 6/19 – The Ill Funk Ensemble
Thur, 6/26 – Local 11
Thur, 7/10 – Dirt Cheap
Thur, 7/17 – The Ultimates
Thur, 7/24 – Big Empty (93.9 WABY Radio)
Thur, 7/31 – Blues House Rockers
Thur, 7/07 – The Ill Funk Ensemble
Frog Alley Brewing
Find live music the taproom every weekend all summer long with and additional ticketed shows throughout the summer. All inside show 21+
Sat, 6/21 - Brew-B-Que with music by Colin McCarthy & In the Dust
Sun, 6/22 - Brew-B-Que with Dan Sherwin
Fri, 6/27 - Jim Kelly & Shake Rattle & Roll Dueling Pianos
Sat, 6/28 - Badfish and the Red Not Chili Peppers
Fri, 7/11 - The Refrigerators with Ryan & Meghan
Sat, 7/12 - Coyote Ugly Night
Sun, 7/13 - Frog Alley Summer Concert Series: Dark Star Orchestra
Sat, 7/19 - Southbound Renegade with Kevin & Josh
Sat, 7/26 - Out of Office with Dan Sherwin
Tues, 8/05 - Frog Alley Summer Concert Series: KALEO – Mixed Emotions Tour
Sun, 8/08 - Aquanett
Sat, 8/09 - Muscle Shoals: Allman Bros. Tribute
Tue, 8/11 - The Refrigerators
Thur, 8/29 - Big Sky Country
Fri, 9/19 - Skeeter Creek
Wolf Hollow Brewing Co.
Sat, 5/31 - Rusticator
Sat, 6/07 - Big Radio
Sat, 6/14 - Completely Different
Fri, 6/21 - Our Other Brother
Fri, 6/28 - The North & South Dakotas
Sat, 7/05 - Red Haired Strangers
Sat, 7/12 - Saratoga All-Stars
Sat, 7/19 - Top of Trees
Sat, 7/26 - Brokedown, Rusticator, Gabby Ellers, Upstate Buskers
Fri, 8/01 - TV Doctors
Sat, 8/09 - The Alec Lewis Group
Sat, 8/16 - Big Fez and The Surfmatics
Sat, 8/23 - Unkn Brew
Sat, 8/29 - Headsound
Sat, 9/06 - Tops of Trees
Sat, 9/13 - Big Radio
Sat, 9/19 - Brother Junction
Sat, 9/26 - Rusticator
The Historic Van Dyck
Enjoy live Jazz at inside the Historic Van Dyck in Schenectady's famous Stockade District.
Thur, 6/19 – Bopitude, part of the 'Thirsday Nite' monthly jazz series
Sat, 6/21 – ‘Summer Break’: Most Jazzy Fellas
Thur, 6/26 – Joe Barna Quartet ft. NYC jazz legend Ralph Lalama
Sat, 6/28 – Peter Van Keuren Group
Thur, 7/10 – Canella, Peter Annelo, Bad Monk, part of Stockade-Apalooza-Stock on the patio
Fri, 7/11 – Golden Hour: Burlesque & Variety Revue
Thur, 7/17 – Winelight, part of the 'Thirsday Nite' monthly jazz series
Thur, 7/24 – Ang & JP, Grape Juice!, Rodeo Barons, part of Stockade-Apalooza-Stock on the patio
Tues, 7/29 – Jazz dinner with Chad McLoughlin
Fri, 8/1 – Kaitlyn Fay album release show
Thur, 8/14 – Roseway, The Sugarhold, E-Block, part of Stockade-Apalooza-Stock on the patio
Sat, 8/16 – The Ali Ryerson Quartet
Thur, 8/21 – Kidd Kyle, part of the 'Thirsday Nite' monthly jazz series
Thur, 8/28 – Char, ALG, Oobleck, part of Stockade-Apalooza-Stock on the patio
Sat, 9/06 – Saturday night jazz returns with the Vinny Marotta Trio ft. Cami Sepulveda
Rivers Casino
Enjoy live music at Van Slyck's at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady. Must be 21+ to enter. Most shows begin at 8pm unless otherwise noted.
Wed, 6/04 - Carla Page (2-4pm)
Fri, 6/06 - Rhythm Pilots & DJ Tek
Sat, 6/07 - Jukebox Rebellion & DJ Jungle Punk
Sun, 6/08 - Latin Nights with Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra (7pm)
Wed, 6/09 - The Protones (2-4pm)
Fri, 6/13 - Ill Ink Ensemble & DJ Reel
Sat, 6/14 - Mike Farrar & the House Rockers & DJ Tek
Sun, 6/15 - Latin Nights with Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra (7pm)
Wed, 6/18 - Roxy and the Rollers (2-4pm)
Fri, 6/20 - New York Players & DJ Nick Papa Giorgio
Sat, 6/21 - Dashboard Anthem & DJ Prophet
Wed, 6/25 - Roadhouse 60's
Thur, 6/26 - Country Line Dancing with DJ Kevin Richards (7pm)
Fri, 6/27 - Country Line Dancing with DJ Kevin Richards
Sat, 6/28 - Country Weekends with Whiskey Highway
Wed, 7/02 - The Protones
Fri, 7/04 - Wide Awake & DJ Ness Nice
Sat, 7/05 - Rhythm Pilots & DJ Biz
Sun, 7/07 - Latin Nights with Rafy Cabrera Band
Wed, 7/10 - Whisper Band (2-4pm)
Fri, 7/11 - Country Weekends with Chain of Fools & DJ Kevin Richards
Sat, 7/12 - Country Weekends with Beadle Brothers & DJ Kevin Richards
Sat, 7/12 - ALMOST QUEEN (7pm)
Wed, 7/16 - The Rogues
Fri, 7/18 - Aquanett & DJ Mix It Up
Sat, 7/19 - Scars N' Stripes & DJ Mister Mo
Sun, 7/20 - Latin Nights with Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra (7pm)
Wed, 7/23 - Carla Page (2-4pm)
Sat, 7/26 - Soul City Groove & DJ Young Wise
Wed, 7/30 - Joe's Boys (2-4pm)
The Landing Hotel
As the sun sets, Jazz Evenings takes center stage inside our elegant hotel lobby. Immerse yourself in the smooth sounds of live jazz music while sipping on a perfectly crafted cocktail from 6-9pm.
Fri, 6/06 - Brian Patneaude
Sat, 6/07 - Shaun McCarthy Trio
Fri, 6/13 - Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes
Sat, 6/14 - Matty Sticks & The 518
Fri, 6/20 - David Gleason Trio
Sat, 6/21 - Kaitlyn Fay Trio
Fri, 6/27 - Eric Ciarmello Trio
Sat, 6/28 - Kaitlyn Fay Trio
Fri, 7/04 - Shaun McCarthy Trio
Sat, 7/05 - Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes
Fri, 7/11 - Matty Sticks & The 518
Sat, 7/12 - Chad McLoughlin Trio
Fri, 7/18 - Eric Ciarmello Trio
Sat, 7/19 - David Gleason Trio
Fri, 7/25 - Al Santoro & Friends
Sat, 7/26 - Kaitlyn Fay Trio
Proctors Theatre
Wed, 8/06 - In This Moment: Hell Hath No Furry Tour
Fri, 8/22 - Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons with The Rascals
Sun, 9/21 - An Evening With David Byrne - Who Is The Sky Tour
Sat, 10/04 - Dylan Scott
Niskayuna 2025 Summer Concert Series
The FREE Concerts will begin at 7pm on the lawn in front of Town Hall. Bring your lawn chair, your picnic basket and your favorite dancing partner.
Thur, 6/05 - Niskayuna Middle & High School Jazz Bands
Thur, 6/12 - Doc Benson Band
Thur, 6/19 - The Amy Ryan Band - blues/rock/soul
Thur, 6/26 - Nisky Dixie Cats - dixieland
Thur, 7/10 - Dadtet - jazz/be-bop/blues
Thur, 7/17 - Eagles Trombone Ensemble - classic hits
Thur, 7/24 - The Trojan Horns - brass band
Thur, 7/31 - Ain't No Strangers & Company - 60's & 70's rock
Thur, 8/07 - Thee Mr. E Band - classic rock
Thur, 8/14 - The Young Winchesters - classic hits
Town of Rotterdam Summer Concert Series
All concerts are FREE and take place at 6:30pm at the Rotterdam Senior Citizen’s Center, 2639 Hamburg Street, rain or shine. Bring a chair and ENJOY!
Mon, 6/02 - Matty Stecks & The 518
Mon, 6/09 - Dominant 5 Brass Quintet
Mon, 6/16 - The Ragtime Windjammers
Mon, 6/23 - Rotterdam Town Band and Jazz Band
Mon, 6/30 - Shir Chadash Trio
Mon, 7/07 - Unken Brew
Mon, 7/14 - Rotterdam Town Band
Mon, 7/21 - The Dadtet
Mon, 7/28 - Rotterdam Town Band and Jazz Band
Mon, 8/04 - Epilogue Trio
Mon, 8/11 - Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes
Mon, 8/18 - Joe Gitto Trio
Thursdays In The Park
Band performances will be each Thursday in August starting at 7pm at Indian Meadows Park, Glenville. Free Admission
Thur, 8/07 - Union Depot
Thur, 8/14 - Westside Drive
Thur, 8/21 - Rhythm Pilots
Thur, 8/28 - 209
M&T Bank Event Center
Sat. 9/06 - Lee Brice - Live in Concert
