
Albany’s Alive at 5 Summer Concert Series Changes Location for Free Queensryche Show
UPDATE; Alive at 5 with Queensryche and Gozer, on Thursday June 5th, moves to the Corning Preserve Boat Launch under the 787 bridge.
Enjoy 6 free concerts, from a wide variety of artists, at the Alive at 5 Summer Concert Series. You and the family can also sample delicious food and shop local from a selection of vendors. The 2025 location at Tricentennial Park will have to wait as week 1 will be at the Corning Preserve Boat Launch.

The 2025 Alive at 5 Summer Concert Series is scheduled to take place at Tricentennial Park in Albany starting with the June 12th for Funk & Pride Night. Now, before and after each free concert, you will be closer to downtown restaurants, shops and places to grab a drink. Here's the full schedule for 2025;
- June 5th - Q1057 and 1035, the Capital Region's Classic Rock Station and ParkAlbany presents Classic Rock Night featuring Queensrÿche with Gozer.
- June 12th - Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center, Recovery Sports Grill & Mirth Films presents Funk & Pride Night featuring Neal Francis and TV Doctors
- June 19th – Capital District Transportation Authority - CDTA presents Hip-Hop Night and Juneteenth Celebration featuring Lupe Fiasco with DJ T.G.I.F & Rhakim Ali
- June 26th – Overit Media presents Emo Night featuring Boys Like Girls with The Story Boys
- July 10th - Toyota USA & Barefoot Wine & Bubbly presents Reggae Night featuring Mellow Mood with DIS-N-DAT BAND
- July 17th - Q1057 and 1035, the Capital Region's Classic Rock Station and DeCrescente Distributing Company and NYSTEC presents Classic Rock Night featuring Middle Aged Dad Jam Band with Wild Adriatic
The event is free to attend and suitable for all ages. Parking is available at the Quackenbush Garage on Orange Street.
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