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Albany Concerts in October 2026
Albany concerts in October 2026 are here—browse the concert calendar below for the best live shows across the city this month.
Oct 21Wed • 8:00 PM
All Them Witches - 21 Shows / 21 Days
All Them Witches · Emma Ruth Rundle
Empire LiveAlbany, NY
Oct 25Sun • 7:00 PM
Texas Hippie Coalition
Texas Hippie Coalition · VaterSon
Empire UndergroundAlbany, NY
Oct 26Mon • 7:30 PM
Beauty School Dropout
Beauty School Dropout · No Love For The Middle Child
Empire UndergroundAlbany, NY
Top Artists Coming to Albany in October 2026
Collective Soul
Ed Roland is the frontman and chief songwriter of rock band Collective Soul. Marking three decades, the band released the double LP Here to Eternity, cut in a California home once owned by Elvis Presley, featuring sharp, polished riffs.
Los Lobos
Formed in 1973 in East Los Angeles, Los Lobos blend rock, blues, Tex-Mex, country, R&B, and folk. They scored a 1987 pop chart-topper with their cover of “La Bamba” and earned a Grammy nomination for 2021’s Native Sons.
All Them Witches
All Them Witches are a Nashville, TN rock quartet formed in 2012, blending psychedelia, blues and hard rock. Releases include Our Mother Electricity, Lightning at the Door, and Nothing as the Ideal (2020), praised as their “greatest achievement to date.”
Judah & the Lion
Nashville's Judah & the Lion, formed in 2011, blends Americana, folk, rock, and hip-hop into anthemic alt-pop. Known for high-energy shows and personal lyrics, their platinum hit "Take It All Back" topped alternative charts. They earned an iHeartRadio Music Award for Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist. Notable albums include "The Process" and "I Am the Prism".
Popular Venues for Concerts in Albany in October
Hart Theatre at The Egg
The Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre, a 982-capacity performing arts venue within The Egg in Albany's Empire State Plaza, is an iconic Brutalist architectural marvel known for its distinctive egg-shaped concrete structure. Its interior features fifteen comfortable tiered seating rows and Swiss pearwood veneer, creating an intimate atmosphere with enhanced acoustics for a range of concerts.
Venue typePerforming Arts Center
Capacity982
FAQ
What Concerts Are Coming Up in Albany in October 2026?
Looking for upcoming performers and concert dates in Albany for October 2026? The listings include Collective Soul (October 20, 2026), Los Lobos (October 23, 2026), All Them Witches (October 21, 2026), and Judah & the Lion (October 30, 2026) and are regularly updated, giving you a place to explore current shows and review ticket options before making plans.
What Venues Host Concerts in Albany in October 2026?
You'll find Empire Underground, Empire Live, Funny Bone Comedy Club Albany, and Hart Theatre at The Egg among the venues hosting concerts in Albany in October 2026. The selection covers only some locations on the concert calendar; check the listings for each event's venue as you explore upcoming shows.
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