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Concerts, games, comedy, theater and more.
This weekend
See everythingRoyal Dance Competition Convention
Albany Capital Center · 8:00 AM
Vetcore Benefit For The Veterans Miracle Center
Empire Underground · 6:00 PM
Siena Saints 2026-2027
MVP Arena · Through Feb 28
Grand Kyiv Ballet ‘The Nutcracker’
The Egg · 7:00 PM
Gary Gulman’s 7th Hour: An All-New Standup Show
The Egg · 8:00 PM
2000's Rave
Empire Live and Empire Underground · 8:00 PM
Royal Dance Competition Convention
Albany Capital Center · 8:00 AM
Pouya
Empire Live and Empire Underground · 6:00 PM
Motionless In White
MVP Arena · 7:00 PM
The Egg Presents: Andrea Gibson’s Love Letter from the Afterlife
The Egg · 7:30 PM
Flannel Fest
Empire State Plaza events · 10:00 AM
The Egg Presents: Rachael Yamagata
The Egg · 8:00 PM
Angelmaker
Empire Underground · 6:00 PM
Bass Invasion: Emergence
Empire Underground · 6:00 PM
The Egg Presents: Kathy Griffin
The Egg · 7:00 PM
Zach Williams' Revival Nights with Cochren & Co and Christian Hohn
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
The Egg Presents: Jesse Cook
The Egg · 8:00 PM
The Emo Night Tour
Empire Live and Empire Underground · 8:00 PM
Family Tour
Albany Institute of History & Art · 11:00 AM
Art for All
Albany Institute of History & Art · 12:00 PM
Bingo Loco
Empire Live and Empire Underground · 5:30 PM
Moon Tooth
Empire Underground · 6:00 PM
Albany Arenacross and Freestyle Motocross
MVP Arena · 7:00 PM
The Lox
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
Elvis & Buddy Holly: When Legends Meet
The Egg · 7:00 PM
The Egg Presents: Robby Hoffman: Live On Tour
The Egg · 7:00 PM
Jo Koy: Koy Meets World Tour
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
The Egg Presents: John C. Reilly is Mister Romantic
The Egg · 7:00 PM
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary (2ND SHOW ADDED)
The Egg · 7:00 PM
Uncle SAMM - Tribute to Slayer, Anthrax & More!!
Empire Underground · 6:00 PM
Kingdom Of Giants
Empire Underground · 6:00 PM
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
Punk Rock Flea Market
Empire Live and Empire Underground · 11:00 AM
The Bottomless Movie Premier
Empire Underground · 6:00 PM
Pentatonix: Christmas In The City Tour
MVP Arena · 7:00 PM
Pulsifier
Empire Underground · 6:00 PM
Empire State Plaza Holiday Marketplace
Empire State Plaza events · Through Dec 3
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
The Egg · 7:30 PM
Opening Day at the Empire State Plaza Ice Rink
Empire State Plaza events · 10:00 AM
Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
The Egg · 6:00 PM
Holiday Toy Drive Day 1 feat: Full Blown Chaos & Sworn Enemy
Empire Underground · 6:00 PM
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
The Egg · 8:00 PM
Family Circle: Good Karma Studio
The Egg · 2:00 PM
Into the Light: A Multicultural Winter Dance & Puppetry Spectacular by The Vanaver Caravan & Arm-of-the-Sea Theater
The Egg · 4:00 PM
Holiday Toy Drive Day 2 feat: Malignancy & Ringworm
Empire Underground · 5:00 PM
Holiday Market 2026
MVP Arena · 7:00 PM
New York State Tree Lighting and Fireworks Festival
Empire State Plaza events · 12:00 PM
Magic of Christmas
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
Judy Collins – Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell
The Egg · 7:00 PM
Darkest Hour
Empire Underground · 6:00 PM
The Egg Presents: Lúnasa/Armbruster
The Egg · 8:00 PM
The Egg Presents: Sara Evans: Holiday Road Tour!
The Egg · 7:00 PM
NERIC Regional Technology Awareness Day
Albany Capital Center · 7:30 AM
An Evening with Lord Huron
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
Millington
Empire Underground · 7:00 PM
PBR: Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour
MVP Arena · Through Dec 12
Wonky Willa - Wonking on Sunshine
Empire Underground · 7:00 PM
The Egg Presents: Pure Prairie League/The Champagne Poneys
The Egg · 8:00 PM
Varsity Cheer Competition JAMfest
Albany Capital Center · 8:00 AM
Ally the Piper: Holiday Session Acoustic Tour
The Egg · 7:30 PM
Winter Enchanted
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
December Chamber Companion Concert
Kathleen McManus Picotte Recital Hall · 6:00 PM
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
MVP Arena · 7:00 PM
Kip Moore – Reason to Believe Acoustic Tour
The Egg · 8:00 PM
United Forces featuring Billy Milano
Empire Underground · 6:00 PM
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
The Egg · 6:00 PM
It's a Wonderful Life
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
Jim Breuer: Find the Funny
The Egg · 8:00 PM
Anthem For Tomorrow
Empire Underground · 6:00 PM
Concert Crave Presents: Ski Mask The Slump God
Empire Live and Empire Underground · 7:00 PM
Becky Robinson’s Holiday Spectacular
The Egg · 8:00 PM
Filth
Empire Underground · 6:00 PM
Home Alone
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
Toy Story 5 Family Fun Day
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
Rock Voices Albany Storms The Palace
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
The Extreme Music Awards Pre Party feat. American Ghost
Empire Underground · 6:00 PM
The Extreme Music Awards
Empire Live and Empire Underground · 5:30 PM
The Fifth Annual RISE Awards
Albany Capital Center · 6:00 PM
Thursday: Full City Devolucion
Empire Live and Empire Underground · 6:30 PM
Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero
MVP Arena · Through Jan 24
Get The Led Out
The Egg · 8:00 PM
Open Rehearsal: A Hero's Journey
Palace Theatre · 3:00 PM
Medicine Place: Stuck In A Dream Tour
Empire Underground · 7:00 PM
2027 Legislators' Reception
Albany Capital Center · 6:00 PM
Jerry Seinfeld
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
The Warped Tour Band
Empire Live and Empire Underground · 7:00 PM
Allstar Cheer New York Challenge
Albany Capital Center · 9:00 AM
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
The Egg · 8:30 PM
ACEC New York 2027 Winter Conference
Albany Capital Center · Through Feb 2
Tommy Emmanuel, CGP with Special guest Jack Schneider
The Egg · 7:00 PM
Family Circle: Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY
The Egg · 2:00 PM
The Capital Region Home Show
Albany Capital Center · Through Feb 7
Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour
MVP Arena · 7:00 PM
Dancing with the Stars: Live! 2027 Tour
MVP Arena · 7:00 PM
Romeo & Viet
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall · 7:30 PM
Caskets
Empire Underground · 6:30 PM
Adelitas Way
Empire Underground · 6:00 PM
The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
Concert Crave Presents: BabyFxce E
Empire Live and Empire Underground · 7:00 PM
Joe Bonamassa
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
Greeking Out: Live
The Egg · 4:00 PM
Greeking Out – 10:15 AM Showing For School Groups
The Egg · 10:15 AM
Breaking Benjamin
MVP Arena · 7:00 PM
Charlie Hunter and Ella Feingold
The Egg · 8:00 PM
Professor Brian Cox: Emergence
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
ARI MATTI: HERE TO STAY TOUR
The Egg · 7:00 PM
Family Circle: Albany Symphony
The Egg · 2:00 PM
Greta Van Fleet
MVP Arena · 7:00 PM
2027 Winter Institute for Leadership & Advocacy
Albany Capital Center · Through Mar 9
The High Kings – The Power Of The People – 2027 Tour
The Egg · 7:30 PM
Jessica Kirson
The Egg · 7:00 PM
Solas
The Egg · 8:00 PM
Capstan
Empire Underground · 6:30 PM
Cody Johnson
MVP Arena · 7:00 PM
Ventana & Deadly Apples The Saints Of Sickness Tour
Empire Underground · 5:00 PM
FOR SCHOOL GROUPS: Bugs with Kaki King & GLITCH- 10:15 AM Show
The Egg · 10:15 AM
2026 USA Powerlifting High School Nationals
Albany Capital Center · Through Mar 21
Crescendo Club: The Emperor & Sibelius
Crescendo Club · 5:30 PM
Mojo Brookzz: Outta Pocket Tour
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
The Emperor & Sibelius
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall · 3:00 PM
Beast In Black
Empire Live and Empire Underground · 7:00 PM
Dog Man The Musical
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
Madball & Brick By Brick
Empire Live and Empire Underground · 6:00 PM
The Princess Proms Concert
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
Family Circle: Barnhill Movement Collective
The Egg · 2:00 PM
Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour!
The Egg · 7:30 PM
New York Bridal & Wedding Expo
Albany Capital Center · 1:30 PM
UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
David Sedaris
The Egg · Through Apr 8
Open Rehearsal: Rachmaninoff & Reena
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall · 7:00 PM
Matt Mathews: Not What I Ordered World Tour
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
Terminator 2: Judgment Day Live in Concert
The Egg · 8:00 PM
Thrown: Unwanted North America Tour 2027
Empire Live and Empire Underground · 6:00 PM
Monster Jam
MVP Arena · Through Apr 11
Roger Waters Presents LEGACY: A Pink Floyd Tribute Show
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
2027 Northeast Natural History Conference
Albany Capital Center · Through Apr 18
Steve Hackett: Best Of Genesis & Solo Gems Tour
The Egg · 8:00 PM
Amber Autry: Happy Holler Tour (4PM)
The Egg · 4:00 PM
KT Tunstall Live
The Egg · 8:00 PM
Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
The Empire State Archives and History Award Honoring Douglas Brinkley with Host Harold Holzer
The Egg · 7:00 PM
Four Year Strong: Rise or Die Trying 25th Anniversary Tour
Empire Live and Empire Underground · 6:00 PM
Laurie Berkner
The Egg · 11:00 AM
Star Wars & More: The Music of John Williams
Palace Theatre · 7:00 PM
2027 Empire State Fit Expo
Albany Capital Center · Through May 2
Alex Warren
MVP Arena · 7:00 PM
Open Rehearsal: The American Music Festival
EMPAC · 10:30 AM
Dogs of Desire
EMPAC · 7:30 PM
Crescendo Club: American Tapestry
Crescendo Club · 5:30 PM
American Tapestry: The American Music Festival
Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) · 7:30 PM
Gemini Pop Culture Convention
Albany Capital Center · Through Jul 18
Capital District Tattoo Expo
Albany Capital Center · Through Oct 10
Coming up at The Egg
Grand Kyiv Ballet ‘The Nutcracker’
Gary Gulman’s 7th Hour: An All-New Standup Show
The Egg Presents: Andrea Gibson’s Love Letter from the Afterlife
The Egg Presents: Rachael Yamagata
The Egg Presents: Kathy Griffin
The Egg Presents: Jesse Cook
Elvis & Buddy Holly: When Legends Meet
The Egg Presents: Robby Hoffman: Live On Tour
The Egg Presents: John C. Reilly is Mister Romantic
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary (2ND SHOW ADDED)
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
Close by, in Albany, Colonie
The Sugarplum Holiday Bazaar
Capital Region community calendar (100.9/107.1 The Cat)
Shaker Holiday Craft Fair
Capital Region community calendar (100.9/107.1 The Cat)
Quick Response Restoration's Santa's Playland
Capital Region community calendar (100.9/107.1 The Cat)
Santa's Arrival at Crossgates
Capital Region community calendar (100.9/107.1 The Cat)
Fall Fiesta: Salsa, Live Music & Silent Auction
Capital Region community calendar (100.9/107.1 The Cat)
Three-Part Painting Workshop with Artist Altin Stoja
Capital Region community calendar (100.9/107.1 The Cat)
Cage Heat Elite Softball Bingo
Capital Region community calendar (100.9/107.1 The Cat)
LIZZIE (The Musical)
Steamer N.10 Theatre
PHFS - Farewell My Lovely
Steamer N.10 Theatre
Pine Bush Pups: Wild and Wiley Turkeys
Albany Pine Bush Preserve Discovery Center
Open Mic Night with Alex Riddell at Seven Bistro Clifton Park
Capital Region community calendar (100.9/107.1 The Cat)
Stay & Stitch at the Pruyn House Parlor
Pruyn HousePlaces in Downtown Albany
- The EggPerforming arts center · 55 coming up
- Empire Live and Empire UndergroundMusic venue · 36 coming up
- Palace TheatreTheater · 26 coming up
- Albany Symphony OrchestraOrchestra · 19 coming up
- Albany Capital CenterConvention center · 15 coming up
- MVP ArenaArena · 15 coming up
- Empire State Plaza eventsPublic plaza · 6 coming up
- Albany Institute of History & ArtMuseum · 2 coming up
- New York State MuseumMuseum
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