Save the Dates:
2026 Old Songs Festival
June 26, 27 & 28, 2026
Tickets will be available for purchase by March 1
2026 Performers:
Holly Near • Garnet Rogers • Guy Davis • Bruce Molsky & Darrol Anger
Crys Matthews • Jake Blount Band • Trout Fishing In America • Cantrip
Windborne • Joe Jencks • Christine Lavin • Andrew Wells-Oberegger
Reggie Harris & Mark Murphy • James Keelaghan • The Vox Hunters
Medusa • Lutchinha • Skye Consort & Emma Björling • Connie Kaldor
Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman • Maria Zemantauski • Tret Fure
Sally Rogers & Howie Bursen • John Kirk & Trish Miller • Wild Asparagus
Alexandra Deis-Lauby • George Wilson • Alan Thomson • Sonny Ochs
Magpie • John Dickson • Cate Clifford • Dirty Blue Shirts • Jake Thomas
Stefan Amidon • Paul Rosenberg • Ron Gordon • Deirdre & Sean Murtha
Chris Koldewey • The Great Groove Band • Roger the Jester • & more!
Still need a 2025 or previous Festival T-shirt…
or a Sweatshirt or Hoodie for the winter?
Shirts are printed on-demand and are available
in many different styles and colors.
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
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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