The 2025 Albany Tulip Festival has announced the lineup for the annual two-day event, to be held on May 10 and 11 at Washington Park in Albany.
This year’s headliners include The 502s and Boy Band Review on the main stage and Albany Rock Pit Showcase Band and Bendt on the 518 stage. Other performers throughout the two days include Jukebox the Ghost, Let’s Get It On (Motown Tribute), Aila Chiar, The Alex Lewis Group, YMCA’s Zumba, Melvin the Magnificent and more.
The Tulip Festival is Albany’s signature spring event, featuring an annual tradition rooted in the City’s rich Dutch history. With events spanning from handmade arts and crafts, delicious food trucks, a KidZone family-fun zone, world-class live entertainment stages and more, the Tulip Festival and its celebration of over 100,000 tulips can be admired at the historic and monumental Washington Park over the span of two days.
Since its beginning in 1949, the Mother’s Day weekend celebration has grown into one of the North East’s biggest and most beloved annual events.
The two-day event will begin with a Tulip Queen Coronation Ceremony, where attendees are encouraged to nominate people here. The Mendelssohn Club will perform on ParkAlbany’s Main Stage first at the beginning of the day, followed by Laveda, Jukebox the Ghost and The 502s. On the NYSTEC and WEXT’s 518 stage, Amanda Case, Zan & The Winter Folk, Aila Chiar and Albany Rock Pit Showcase Band will perform throughout the day.
Sunday’s festivities will begin with the 26th Annual Capital Region’s Best Mom celebration, where attendees can nominate people here. The Hot Yoga Spot will host a free “YogaFest” event in the morning, where attendees can reserve their spot here.
On ParkAlbany’s Main Stage, Shannon Theya & The Troupe, Let’s Get It On (Marvin Gaye & Motown Tribute) and Boy Band Review will perform throughout the day. On the NYSTEC and WEXT’s 518 stage, Lennox, Buggy Jive, The Alec Lewis Group and Bendt will perform.
The festival will also feature children’s activities on both days, including the KidZone Stage, featuring artists like Andy “The Music Man,” Park Playhouse, Melvin The Magnificent and more. At the Wellness Stage, attendees are encouraged to join Capital Sweat for pilates, the YMCA for kickboxing, zumba and more. The festival will also feature traditional Dutch events, such as Street Scrubbing and a Tulip Festival Luncheon to celebrate Albany’s rich history.
This event is open to the general public. For more information on the Tulip Festival, visit here.
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