Purchase 2025 Old Songs Festival Tickets Online or at the Gate!


2025 Performers:

Martin & Eliza CarthyHubby JenkinsBon DébarrasThe Klezmatics • Alasdair FraserBeppe GambettaSimon Chrisman & Nic Gareiss • Vanaver Caravan • Reggie Harris & Pat WictorThe Clements Brothers • From China to Appalachia: Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer & Chao TianSean DagherLiam Purcell & Cane Mill RoadRev. Robert Jones, Sr. • Christine Tassan & les ImposteuresSally Rogers & Howie Bursen • Claudia SchmidtKeith Murphy & The Band of Amber • Jamcrackers • Roy Book BinderMagpie & Rolly BrownJeff DavisAndy Cohen • Larry Hanks & Deborah Robins • Wendy Grossman • Wild Asparagus • SycamoreAlexandra Deis-LaubyGeorge Wilson • Alan Thomson • Paul Rosenberg • John Dickson • Stefan AmidonChris Koldewey • Deirdre & Sean Murtha • Jake Thomas • Cate CliffordRon Gordon • The Great Groove BandDirty Blue ShirtsRoger the Jester • and more!


Get your 2025 Festival T-Shirts:

in person at the Festival
a Festival Exclusive: 100% Cotton
T-shirt in the color: Blue Jean
(a “Premium” Next Level Apparel® Unisex Cotton Tee).

or Order online from Bonfire
with shirts available in many styles and colors.

Shirts ordered now will not arrive until after the Festival.

 


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

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View the Full 2025 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

Plenty of Food Options

Instrument Exchange

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.

Folk Music Notebook
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