2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series Funk & Jam Night with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

2026 Alive at Five Summer Concert Series returns for its 37th season at four different locations, starting on Thursday June 4th through July 16th (skipping July 2nd). The concerts take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday nights. These shows are always free to the public and family friendly.
JULY 16 – FUNK & JAM NIGHT
(WASHINGTON PARK LAKEHOUSE)
Presented by: Mirth Films, Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center & Recovery Sports Grill
Media partner: WEQX 102.7
PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG
with THE NOLANAUTS
Through a partnership with Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and American Cancer Society, each non-profit will receive 100% of the proceeds from tips collected in the beer garden to benefit each charitable organization at each show.
Parking information for all locations will be available on the ParkAlbany website: www.parkalbany.com/
Alive at Five’s rain location at the Corning Preserve Boat Launch under the 787 bridge will continue to serve as an alternate site in case of inclement weather.
Read on for the full schedule of concerts or view online at www.albanyevents.org/
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
City of Albany events are produced with the help of community volunteers. Sign up to be a part of this great experience by visiting www.albanyevents.org/volunteer, calling 518.434.5416 or emailing volunteer@albanyny.gov.
For more information on Alive at Five, visit www.albanyevents.org/, call 518.434.2032 or follow @albanyNYevents on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.