Schenectady County is turning up the volume this summer! From free outdoor concerts and waterfront performances to jazz, tribute bands, block parties, and family-friendly entertainment, there’s live music happening all season long. Whether you love rock, country, jazz, Broadway hits, or discovering something new, you’ll find your soundtrack to summer right here in Schenectady County.
Explore some of the best places to catch live music this summer:
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 on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7pm, with Sunday performances beginning at 5pm! Rain or shine.
Wed, 8/19 - Sirsy - Alt Rock
Sat, 8/22 - The Insolent Willies (7:00pm) Opening Band at Freedom Festival
Sat, 8/22 - Jimmy Kenny & The Pirate Beach Band - Schenectady County Freedom Festival
Wed, 8/26 - Skeeter Creek
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. Delicious food, beverages, and ice cream available starting at 6pm.
Sun, 8/23 - Lost Bayou Ramblers - Cajun
Alfresco Film & Event Series
Food & Fun starting at 6pm; Film at Dusk. Rainsite: The GE Theater at Proctors
Fri, 8/21 - Saturday Night Fever
Fri, 8/28 - Song Sung Blue
Jazz on Jay
Enjoy free lunchtime jazz in Downtown Schenectady every Thursday from June 4 through August 27, noon–1:30 pm on Jay Street. Rain location: Robb Alley inside Proctors.
Thur, 8/20 - Alex Slomka and Friends
Thur, 8/27 - Hot Club of Saratoga
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 $7 at the door.
Thur, 8/27 - Noah Guthrie
Thur, 9/24 - The Clements Brothers
Harbor Jam
Free and open to all ages at the Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater. Each afternoon begins at 3pm with a DJ before the headlining performance—rain or shine!
Sat, 8/15 - Lords of 52nd Street - a Tribute to Billy Joel
Sun, 8/16 - Blushing Brides - a Tribute to the Rolling Stones
Frog Alley Brewing
Find live music in the taproom every weekend all summer long, plus additional ticketed performances throughout the season. All indoor shows are 21+.
Fri, 8/14 - Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime - The Sunny Detour
Fri, 8/21 - THE RHYTHM PILOTS WITH SUNSET SERENADE
Fri, 8/28 - DIVORCED DAD ROCK
Sat, 8/29 - 2096 WITH MEG AND RYAN
Fri, 9/4 - THE WARPED BAND - THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO WARPED TOUR
Fri, 9/11 - The Warped Tour Band
Fri, 9/11 - Red NOT Chili Peppers
Sat, 9/19 - Skeeter Creek
Fri, 9/25 - COYOTE UGLY
Sat, 9/26 - Frogtoberfest
Sat, 10/3 - Big Eyed Phish
Fri, 10/9 - The Revivalists with Fantastic Negrito
Fri, 11/6 - Kylie Morgan:Healed Cowgirl World Tour
Wolf Hollow Brewing Co.
Sat, 8/22 - August Salsa Social with Baila! Albany
Fri, 8/28 - Six-Mile Sundown
Fri, 9/4 - NYMBIS
Fri, 9/11 - Rusticator
Sat, 9/12 - WHBC Oktoberfest Live music by Signature Brass Band (2pm) and Brass Machine (6pm)
Fri, 9/18 - Brother Junction
Sat, 9/19 - Havana Night Summer Series
Fri, 9/25 - Big Radio
Sat, 10/3 - Big Empty
Sat. 10/17 - Kilashandra
Sat, 10/24 - Trojan Horns
Fri, 10/30 - Unken Brew
The Historic Van Dyck
Enjoy live jazz inside The Historic Van Dyck in Schenectady’s famed Stockade District.
Sat, 8/22 - Joe Barna & SKETCHES OF INFLUENCE
Sat, 9/12 - Nick Di Maria & SKYLAB
Fri, 9/18 - The Brighton Beat
Fri, 10/16 - Untethered: 'Spontaneous Creative Composition'
Sat, 11/21 - The Terry Gordon Quintet
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, 8/19 - Joe's Boys
Thu, 8/20 - DJ Young Wise
Fri, 8/21 - The Hey Nows & DJ Tomb
Sat, 8/22 - Hillbilly Parade
Wed, 8/26 - The Protones
Thur, 8/27 - Latin Nights with Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra
Fri, 8/28 - Gridley Paige
Sat, 8/29 - Mike Farrar & The House Rockers
Fri, 9/4 - New York Players
Sat, 9/5 - Rhythm Pilots
Fri, 9/11 - Soul City Groove
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, 8/21 - Al Santoro & Friends
Sat, 8/22 - Kaitlyn Fay Trio
Fri, 8/28 - Chad McLoughlin Trio
Fri, 8/28 - David Gleason Trio
Sat, 8/29 - Gianna Robustiano
Fri, 9/4 - Shaun McCarthy Trio
Sat, 9/5 - Chad McLoughlin Trio
Fri, 9/11 - Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes
EVENT CENTER
Fri, 8/28 - Fool House - The Ultimate 90's Party : The Millennium Tour
Fri, 10/30 - Shining Star - A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire
Proctors Theatre
Live concerts and special performances at Proctors Theatre
Tues, 5/26 - David Lee Roth
Thur, 5/28 - Air Supply
Sat, 5/30 - Brave Strangers
Fri, 6/19 - Unforgettable 90s With Kumar Sanu
Wed, 6/24 - Chicago
Sat, 7/11 - Vince Gill
Sat, 9/12 - The Rocket Man Show
Niskayuna 2026 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, 6/11 - Doc Benson Band
Thur, 6/18 - British Vinyl
Thur, 6/25 - Electric City Chorus
Thur, 7/09 - Burnt Hills Melody Makers
Thur, 7/16 - To A Tee
Thur, 7/23 - Joe's Boys
Thur, 7/30 - Eagles Trombone Ensemble
Thur, 8/06 - Duo Envol
Thur, 8/20 - British Vinyl
Town of Rotterdam Summer Concert Series
Enjoy FREE live music all summer long at the Rotterdam Senior Center, located at 2639 Hamburg Street. Concerts take place on Mondays from 6:30–8 pm. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy an evening of music, rain or shine!
Mon, 6/01 - Stompin on Second Street
Mon, 6/08 - Brass Abbey
Mon, 6/15 - Mike Purcell & Company
Mon, 6/22 - Rotterdam Town Band and Jazz Band
Mon, 6/29 - John Savage Quartet
Mon, 7/13 - Rotterdam Town Band
Mon, 7/20 - The Kaitlyn Fay Quartet
Mon, 7/27 - Rotterdam Town Band and Jazz Band
Mon, 8/03 - A Tribute to Norm Frederick
Mon, 8/10 - Art D’echo Trio
Mon, 8/17 - The Nancy Donnelly Quartet
Thursdays In The Park
Enjoy free live music every Thursday in August at Indian Meadows Park in Glenville. Concerts begin at 7 pm. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of music outdoors. Schedule not yet released.
Thur, 8/13 - 2096
Thur, 8/20 - Union Depot
Thur, 8/27 - Local 11
M&T Bank Center
Sat, 8/01 - The Beach Boys
