Let us know what you thought of this year’s Festival!
Save the Dates: 2026 Old Songs Festival — June 26, 27 & 28, 2026
2025 Performers:
Hubby Jenkins • The Klezmatics • Alasdair Fraser • Beppe Gambetta • Simon Chrisman & Nic Gareiss • Bon Débarras • The Vanaver Caravan • Reggie Harris & Pat Wictor • The Clements Brothers • Sean Dagher • From China to Appalachia: Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer & Chao Tian • Christine Tassan & les Imposteures • Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road • Claudia Schmidt • Sally Rogers & Howie Bursen • Rev. Robert Jones, Sr. • Keith Murphy & The Band of Amber • Jamcrackers • Roy Book Binder • Magpie & Rolly Brown • Jeff Davis • Andy Cohen • John Kirk & Trish Miller • Larry Hanks & Deborah Robins • Wendy Grossman • Wild Asparagus • Sycamore • Alexandra Deis-Lauby • George Wilson • Alan Thomson • Stefan Amidon • Paul Rosenberg • John Dickson • Chris Koldewey • Deirdre & Sean Murtha • Jake Thomas • Cate Clifford • Ron Gordon • Dirty Blue Shirts •The Great Groove Band • Roger the Jester • and more!
Still need a 2025 Festival Tshirt… or a Sweatshirt or Hoodie for the winter?
Order online from Bonfire
with shirts available in many styles and colors.
The Current Batch Runs through next Thursday, July 10.
After July 10 shirts are printed on-demand and prices go up.
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
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
- Jewelry
- Pottery
- Crafts
- Clothing, and more
- 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.
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