New York State 4th of July Celebration Albany 2026

New York State's Fourth of July Celebration returns to the Empire State Plaza in Albany — the biggest and best in Upstate New York, and this year proudly celebrating 50 years presented by Market 32 and Price Chopper!
📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | FREE
🎶 Main Stage Schedule:
• 5:00 PM — Margo Macero Band
• 6:15 PM — The Ill Funk Ensemble
• 7:15 PM — DJ Mr. CEO
• 7:30 PM — NYS Military Color Guard / Official Program
• 8:00 PM — Sugar Ray (headline concert)
• 9:15 PM — Fireworks!
🎸 Headliner: Sugar Ray — Beyond 10 million records sold, four top 10 songs, and over a billion streams. Featuring iconic hits like "Fly," "Someday," "Every Morning," and "When It's Over." Mark McGrath and Rodney Sheppard bring the endless summer of nostalgia to the Capital Region!
🎵 North Stage:
• 5:30 PM — Averill Park High School Jazz
• 6:20 PM — Albany Rock Pit
🎆 Grand finale fireworks at 9:15 PM — the most brilliant display in Upstate New York!
Celebrate Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with special America250 programs and activities. Interactive activities, games, and festive atmosphere for all ages — completely free and open to the public!