Concerts, Comedy, and More Coming to the Capital Region in April

From rock and pop to monster trucks and Broadway, the Albany area has a diverse lineup of live entertainment this spring.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:04pm

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The Capital Region of New York is set to host a wide variety of concerts, comedy shows, and other live performances throughout the month of April. The lineup includes tribute bands, pop stars, classical music, metalcore, country, and more, as well as monster truck shows, Broadway musicals, and a local music awards ceremony.

Why it matters

The Capital Region's thriving entertainment scene provides a boost to the local economy and offers residents and visitors a diverse array of cultural experiences to enjoy. These upcoming shows highlight the area's appeal as a destination for live music, comedy, and other forms of live entertainment.

The details

The April lineup features concerts spanning multiple genres, including rock, pop, country, classical, and more. Some of the notable acts include a Kiss tribute band, progressive rock group Geordie Greep, pop-rock duo Aly & AJ, country star Trisha Yearwood, and a metalcore show featuring Attila. The comedy lineup is also robust, with performances from Nimesh Patel, Jim Gaffigan, Hannibal Buress, and others. Beyond music and comedy, there are also monster truck shows, Broadway musicals like 'Water For Elephants' and '& Juliet', and the local Eddies Awards ceremony celebrating the region's music scene.

  • The concerts, comedy shows, and other performances are scheduled throughout the month of April 2026.
  • The monster truck 'Freestyle Mania' tour will have three shows on April 11-12.
  • The Broadway musical 'Water For Elephants' will have eight performances from April 18-27.
  • The local Eddies Awards ceremony is scheduled for April 30.

The players

Kiss tribute band featuring Chris Jericho

A tribute band performing the music of the iconic rock group Kiss.

Geordie Greep

A progressive rock artist performing at the Empire State Plaza.

Trisha Yearwood

A popular country music singer touring her 'The Mirror' acoustic show.

Attila

A metalcore band performing at 93 North Pearl Street.

Monster Jam

A monster truck freestyle stunt show touring to the Capital Region.

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What they’re saying

“The Capital Region has such a vibrant entertainment scene, with something for everyone to enjoy this April.”

— Jackson Tollerton, Author

What’s next

Fans should check the event listings and ticket availability for the specific shows they are interested in attending, as some performances are already sold out.

The takeaway

The diverse lineup of concerts, comedy, and other live entertainment coming to the Capital Region in April demonstrates the area's appeal as a hub for arts and culture. Whether you're a fan of rock, country, classical, or something in between, there are plenty of exciting options to check out this spring.