The 78th annual Albany Tulip Festival, presented KeyBank will be held in the historic Washington Park, the 81-acre "crown jewel" of the City, on Saturday May 9 and Sunday May 10, 2026. Tulip Festival is Albany’s signature spring event.
Featuring annual traditions rooted in the city’s rich Dutch heritage, nearly one hundred artisans selling their handmade crafts, a fine arts show, delicious food, the KidZone family fun destination, two stages of world-class live entertainment and more than 140,000 tulips in 150 different varieties, the Tulip Festival is a sparkling showcase of local culture and business!
Check us 99.5 The River right next to the stage on Sunday, May 10 where you can watch amazing performances by:
- Alex Torres Group,
- iLL Funk Ensemble, and
- The incredible Micheal Jackson tribute - MJ the Illusion
Free Tulip Festival Parking Locations:
- Elk Street parking lot, located behind the State Education Building. The pick-up location will be Elk and Hawk at the stop sign.
- Eagle Street parking lot, located at the corner of Eagle Street and Madison Avenue
Paid Tulip Festival Parking Locations:
Off-street parking for Tulip Fest is available just a short walk from Washington park at the following ParkAlbany parking lots:
Parking Lot 2: Located at 72 Central Ave. (Between Central Ave. & Western Ave.)
Parking Lot 3: Located at 327 Washington Avenue. (At Washington and Lexington Ave.)
Parking Lot 4: Located at 124 Central Ave. (Between Central Ave. & Bradford St.