# Festivals in Albany 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Albany 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## About

The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Albany. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Albany, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Albany listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Albany

- **Event Name**: Diwali Night ‘26
  - **Description**: It's Diwali, it's UAlbany, it's Diwalbany!
A night of desi beats, dance, food & festive vibes!! 
Location: Republic Records Music Hall
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 15 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/diwali-night-‘26/100002004495109833
  - **Venue**: UAlbany Campus Center Auditorium
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  - **Price**: USD 9 to 18
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Deck the Hall-bany Holiday Market & Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for the Capital Region’s only recurring open-air holiday market and festival, co-produced by ParkAlbany and the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District. The free, family-friendly event takes place every Saturday from November 21 through Dece
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/deck-the-hall-bany-holiday-market-and-festival/200030999817720
  - **Venue**: Downtown Albany
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  - **Categories**: Music, Festivals, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour: PBR - Professional Bull Riders
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 11 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/pendleton-whisky-velocity-tour-pbr-professional-bull-riders/2300028958844530
  - **Venue**: MVP Arena
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Albany Fall Craft and Vendor Market
  - **Description**: Join us for Albany Fall Craft and Vendor Market!About this Event🍂 ✨Fall Into Fun at the Albany Fall Craft and Vendor Market!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 22 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/albany-fall-craft-and-vendor-market/100001992225572316
  - **Venue**: 131 Colonie Center
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: festivals, fall-festivals, shopping, christmas-markets-and-fairs, holiday
- **Event Name**: Kuumba: A Winter Celebration of Creativity & Community
  - **Description**: Join us for Kuumba on December 5th, from 11 AM–2 PM, for a fun-filled celebration of creativity, culture, and community featuring arts, crafAbout this EventJoin us for a special December Kuumba celebration at the Alice Mo
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/kuumba-a-winter-celebration-of-creativity-and-community/100002004394635311
  - **Venue**: 135 S Pearl St
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Crafts
- **Event Name**: Hot Chocolate Stroll
  - **Description**: The seventh Downtown Albany Hot Chocolate Stroll returns Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM! 

Presented by Pioneer, this annual holiday tradition invites you to explore downtown Albany, sample gourmet hot chocolate from local businesses
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/hot-chocolate-stroll/200031022867529
  - **Venue**: Downtown Albany
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  - **Categories**: holiday, festivals, food-drinks, art, theatre, trips-adventures, christmas, christmas-markets-and-fairs
- **Event Name**: Capital Wine Festival - Albany 2027
  - **Description**: Empire State Wine Events brings back the Capital Wine Festival in 2027. Sample wine, spirits, and food from 40+ vendors.About this EventWine, spirits, food, music, and fun.Enjoy unlimited samples of wines, spirits,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 10 2027 at 01:00 pm – Sat Apr 10 2027 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/capital-wine-festival-albany-2027/100002002347679812
  - **Venue**: Albany Capital Center
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  - **Price**: USD 37 to 48
  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals
- **Event Name**: 9th United States International Kyokushin Championships
  - **Description**: Get ready to witness fierce battles at the 9th US International Kyokushin Championships live and in person!About this EventJoin the Excitement at the 9th United States International Kyokushin Champio
  - **Date**: Sat Jan 16 2027 at 09:00 am – Sat Jan 16 2027 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/9th-united-states-international-kyokushin-championships/100002002210271821
  - **Venue**: Albany Capital Center
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 71
  - **Categories**: fitness, Sports, Art
- **Event Name**: Apple Cider Day
  - **Description**: New York has a lot to celebrate this Apple Cider Day! With more cideries than any other state, we've become one of the country's top cider destinations.

As New York's First Farm Cidery, we know the more people discover and enjoy New York cider, the more
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 22
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 18 2026 at 11:00 am – Wed Nov 18 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/apple-cider-day/200030902626657
  - **Venue**: 929 Broadway, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12207
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- **Event Name**: Flannel Fest
  - **Description**: Chili competition, facial hair showdown hosted by Patsy's Barber Shop, games, vendor fair, a photobooth, and more.

The entire Empire State Plaza will be dressed in flannel — be sure to wear yours!

FREE to attend!

🔗More info: on.ny.gov/FlannelFest
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed Nov 18 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/flannel-fest/200030776056352
  - **Venue**: Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Contests
- **Event Name**: ALBANY AFRO KONPA KIZOMBA FESTIVAL 2027
  - **Description**: Join us in Albany for an in-person celebration of Afro, konpa, and kizomba music, dancing, and community!About this EventALBANY AFRO KONPA KIZOMBA FESTIVAL 2027Come join us in person for the Albany Afro
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 04 2027 at 07:00 pm – Tue Nov 09 2027 at 05:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/albany-afro-konpa-kizomba-festival-2027/100002003241845285
  - **Venue**: Albany Airport Inn
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  - **Price**: USD 82
  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals

## Trending Events in Albany

- **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Albany, NY
  - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate
  - **Venue**: Albany
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- **Event Name**: Pentatonix at MVP Arena
  - **Venue**: MVP Arena
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- **Event Name**: The Lox at Palace Theatre Albany
  - **Venue**: Palace Theatre Albany
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- **Event Name**: Jo Koy: Koy Meets World Tour
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsJo Koy has 42 upcoming events.Note: Please note there is no elevator access to the balcony. If you need assistance with purchasing accessible seats please call the Palace Theatre Box Offi
  - **Venue**: The Palace Theatre Albany
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- **Event Name**: Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland at Palace Theatre Albany
  - **Venue**: Palace Theatre Albany
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- **Event Name**: AMA Arenacross and Freestyle Motocross at MVP Arena
  - **Venue**: MVP Arena
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- **Event Name**: Albany Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for the best Albany Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl yet! Bar hop through the best bars in Albany for our annual pub crawl.About this EventAlbany Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026Wednesday, Nove
  - **Venue**: Downtown Albany
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- **Event Name**: Jesse Cook
  - **Venue**: Swyer Theatre At The Egg
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- **Event Name**: Kathy Griffin
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsKathy Griffin has 11 upcoming events.
  - **Venue**: Hart Theatre at The Egg
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## Browse Festivals Events by Date

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- [Festivals Events in December in Albany](https://allevents.in/albany/festivals--december)

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Albany?
  - **A:** Diwali Night ‘26 (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 06:30 pm at UAlbany Campus Center Auditorium), Deck the Hall-bany Holiday Market & Festival (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 11:00 am at Downtown Albany), Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour: PBR - Professional Bull Riders (Fri Dec 11 2026 at 08:00 pm at MVP Arena), Albany Fall Craft and Vendor Market (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 am at 131 Colonie Center), Kuumba: A Winter Celebration of Creativity & Community (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 11:00 am at 135 S Pearl St).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Albany?
  - **A:** Albany Fall Craft and Vendor Market (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 am at 131 Colonie Center), Kuumba: A Winter Celebration of Creativity & Community (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 11:00 am at 135 S Pearl St).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Albany today November 15, 2026?
  - **A:** Diwali Night ‘26 (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 06:30 pm at UAlbany Campus Center Auditorium).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Albany this weekend November 13–15, 2026?
  - **A:** Diwali Night ‘26 (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 06:30 pm at UAlbany Campus Center Auditorium).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Albany in November 2026?
  - **A:** Diwali Night ‘26 (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 06:30 pm at UAlbany Campus Center Auditorium), Deck the Hall-bany Holiday Market & Festival (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 11:00 am at Downtown Albany), Albany Fall Craft and Vendor Market (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 am at 131 Colonie Center), Apple Cider Day (Wed Nov 18 2026 at 11:00 am at 929 Broadway, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12207), Flannel Fest (Wed Nov 18 2026 at 10:00 am at Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Albany?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Albany on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Albany?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Albany?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Albany include UAlbany Campus Center Auditorium, Downtown Albany, MVP Arena.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Albany?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Albany range from USD 9 to USD 82. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Albany?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Albany include Indian Student Organization, Downtown Albany, New York, Ticket Network Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Albany?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Albany.

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