Discount prices are available on all tickets through Friday, June 5

The Full 2026 Festival Schedule is up!


2026 Performers:

Holly NearGarnet RogersGuy DavisBruce Molsky & Darol Anger
Crys MatthewsJake Blount BandTrout Fishing in AmericaCantrip
WindborneJoe JencksChristine LavinAndrew Wells-Oberegger
Reggie Harris & Robert Bard • James KeelaghanThe Vox Hunters
MedusaLutchinhaSkye Consort & Emma BjörlingConnie Kaldor
Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris NewmanMaria ZemantauskiMagpie
Tret FureSally Rogers & Howie BursenJohn Kirk & Trish Miller
Cumming·Kuhar·StickneyWild AsparagusAlexandra Deis-Lauby
Paul RosenbergGeorge Wilson • Alan Thomson • Britany Orlebeck
Robin Wilson • Chris KoldeweyStefan AmidonDirty Blue Shirts
Deirdre & Sean MurthaRon Gordon • Kathleen Hanley • Sonny Ochs
Cate CliffordLafayette Matthews & Lindsey Smith • Jake Thomas
The Great Groove Band & ChorusRoger the Jester& more!


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Get your 2026 T-Shirts at the Festival Sales Booth:
Next Level Apparel, 100% Cotton,
in Forest Green or Purple Rush!

or Order from Bonfire:
Shirts in many styles and colors.
Order by Tues., June 2 to get them delivered before 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 26–28, 2026 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!


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
DanceFlurry

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