Tickets for the 2025 Festival are now available for Sale!


2025 Performers:

Martin & Eliza Carthy • Hubby Jenkins • Bon Débarras • The Klezmatics • Alasdair Frasier • Beppe Gambetta • Vanaver Caravan • Nic Gareiss & Simon Chrisman • From China to Appalachia: Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer & Chao Tian • Reggie Harris & Pat Wictor • The Clements Brothers • Sean Dagher • Christine Tassan et les Imposteures • Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road • Claudia Schmidt • Jamcrackers • Sally Rogers & Howie Bursen • Magpie • Keith Murphy and The Band of Amber • Roy Book Binder •
Rev. Robert Jones, Sr. • Medusa • Wendy Grossman • Larry Hanks & Deborah Robins • Deirdre & Sean Murtha • Wild Asparagus • Sycamore • George Wilson • Jeff Davis • Andy Cohen • Ron Gordon • John Dickson • Jake Thomas • Stefan Amidon • Dirty Blue Shirts • Chris Koldewey • The Great Groove Band • Roger the Jester • and more!


 

Get previous year’s Festival Shirts on Bonfire.

2025 Shirts are Coming Soon!

 


Old Songs is a family-friendly festival of folk, traditional, Celtic and world music and dance,
known for its relaxed atmosphere, interactive sessions and workshops, hands-on experience and participatory nature. In addition to evening concerts each night, there are over 100 daytime workshops, dances or performances. Also featured are craft, food and instrument vendors, and a well-run children’s activity area.


All Evening Concerts will be Live-Streamed (audio-only) on FolkMusicNotebook.com!


Old Songs’ Directors and staff thank you for your support that allows us in these times to continue to bring into your homes the music and artists you love, as well as those you may come to love. 


June 27–29, 2025 at the
Altamont Fairgrounds
near Albany, NY



Festival Hours:

  • Friday: 1 pm–1 am
  • Saturday: 9 am–1 am
  • Sunday: 9 am–7 pm

3 Main Stage Concerts

  • Friday: 6:30 – 11 pm
  • Saturday: 6:30 – 11 pm
  • Sunday: 3:30 – 7 pm

Festival Tips!


2024 Festival Schedule

Daytime Sessions
Friday, 2 pm – 6 pm
Saturday, 10 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

  • Performances
  • Unique Musical Groupings
  • Contras & Family Dances
  • Participatory Jam Sessions
  • Instrument Learn-Hows

Dancing on a
Wooden Floor

  • Contras
  • Community &
    Family Dances
  • Morris Dancing

Singing in Harmony

  • Shape Note &
    Sacred Harp Sing
    with Stefan Amidon
  • Gospel Sing
  • Choral Workshop
  • Ballad Singing

Fun for the Whole Family

  • Great Groove Band for kids, most instruments welcome
  • Children’s Activity Area and Family Stage
  • Roger the Jester

Artisan Way

  • Jewelry
  • Pottery
  • Crafts
  • Clothing, and more

A Variety of Food

Instrument Exchange

  • Bring your unused instrument and buy one you’ll use.

Support & Sponsors


The Old Songs Festival is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

CDTA
Folk Music Notebook DanceFlurry

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