ALBANY, N.Y. – The kickoff to Albany’s popular Alive at 5 Summer Concert Series will take place at a different location than originally planned.
Organizers have announced that the June 5th concert, headlined by legendary rock band Queensrÿche with support from Gozer, will now be held at the Corning Preserve Boat Launch, located beneath the I-787 overpass. The show was originally scheduled for Tricentennial Park, which will now host the remainder of the 2025 series beginning June 12.
This season’s Alive at 5 features six free Thursday night concerts, offering live music from various genres. Attendees can also enjoy food, drinks, and merchandise from local vendors in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Starting June 12, concerts will return to Tricentennial Park, bringing the event closer to downtown Albany’s restaurants, shops, and bars—making it easier for concertgoers to explore the area before and after the shows.
Here is the full 2025 Alive at 5 concert schedule:
June 5 – Classic Rock Night
- Presented by Q1057 and 103.5 and ParkAlbany
- Queensrÿche with Gozer (Location: Corning Preserve Boat Launch)
June 12 – Funk & Pride Night
- Presented by Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center, Recovery Sports Grill & Mirth Films
- Neal Francis with TV Doctors
June 19 – Hip-Hop Night & Juneteenth Celebration
- Presented by Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA)
- Lupe Fiasco with DJ T.G.I.F and Rhakim Ali
June 26 – Emo Night
- Presented by Overit Media
- Boys Like Girls with The Story Boys
July 10 – Reggae Night
- Presented by Toyota USA & Barefoot Wine & Bubbly
- Mellow Mood with DIS-N-DAT Band
July 17 – Classic Rock Night
- Presented by Q1057 and 103.5, DeCrescente Distributing Company, and NYSTEC
- Middle Aged Dad Jam Band with Wild Adriatic
