Electric City SummerFest

08/05/2026

That’s a wrap on this season of Electric City SummerFest. ⚡

From the first night to the final show, thank you to everyone who came out, brought your friends, danced, supported the vendors, enjoyed the music, and helped make North Broadway feel alive all summer long.

A huge thank you to the City of Schenectady, Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation, Schenectady County, Discover Schenectady, Schenectady Metroplex, Schenectady City Police Department, all of our sponsors, especially Bosch Home, for helping bring this event to life.

Thank you to our stage and sound crew, all of our vendors, the bands, local charities, volunteers, partners, and everyone behind the scenes who helped plan, organize, promote, and support this awesome event.

We’re so grateful for the community that showed up and made Electric City SummerFest something special.

We’re already looking forward to the 2027 season. See you next summer, Schenectady. ⚡

**Our final event featuring Tommy V Live has been canceled due to weather, and will not be rescheduled this time**

08/05/2026

CANCELED The weather does not want to cooperate with us. 🌧

Unfortunately we won't be rescheduling.

08/01/2026

RESCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 6! ⚡ Electric City SummerFest closes out the summer with Tommy V Live, a Capital Region fan favorite bringing 80s hard rock and metal to the stage.

Come out for one more night of big energy, live music, food, drinks, vendors, local charities, and summer fun in the heart of the Electric City. Let’s pack North Broadway (between Union & Liberty) and send SummerFest off the right way.

07/30/2026

Tonight’s event is being canceled due to the weather, we are working on rescheduling Tommy V Live for a different date, stay tuned! ⚡️

07/21/2026

This Thursday, we’re keeping the energy going on North Broadway with Legacy, a classic rock band bringing the kind of live music that makes summer nights downtown feel even better ⚡️

Come out, sing along, grab some food and drinks, check out the vendors, support local charities, and make the most of these final SummerFest nights while they’re here.

Electric City SummerFest happens every Thursday on North Broadway (between Union & Liberty) in Schenectady with live music, food and drinks, vendors, local charities, and free, all-ages fun in the heart of the Electric City.

Bring your friends, come hungry, and spend your Thursday night downtown.

07/15/2026

Tomorrow Electric City Electric City SummerFest welcomes Big Eyed Phish - Dave Matthews Tribute Band!! ⚡️
Fun starts at 5:30p and the band at 7p 🎸

07/13/2026

We’re back from our 4th of July break, and we hope everyone had an amazing holiday weekend. ⚡

This Thursday, Electric City SummerFest welcomes Big Eyed Phish - Dave Matthews Tribute Band to North Broadway. Get ready for the full Dave Matthews Band experience from a Rochester-based, full 8-piece tribute band known for covering the full spectrum of the DMB catalog, from the big hits to the deep cuts.

Electric City SummerFest happens every Thursday on North Broadway (between Union & Liberty St) in Schenectady with live music, food and drinks, vendors, local charities, and free, all-ages fun in the heart of the Electric City.

Bring your friends, come hungry, and spend your Thursday night downtown.

07/06/2026

This Thursday, Electric City SummerFest welcomes Chris Sanders and The Better Days to North Broadway. ⚡

A Capital Region based band bringing a unique mix of country, classic rock, and original music, Chris Sanders & The Better Days are set to bring the perfect summer night soundtrack to downtown Schenectady.

Come ready for live music, good energy, food, drinks, vendors, and another Thursday night spent in the heart of the Electric City.

Electric City SummerFest happens every Thursday on North Broadway (between Union & Liberty St) in Schenectady with live music, food and drinks, vendors, local charities, and free, all-ages fun.

Bring your friends, come hungry, and spend your Thursday night downtown.
Learn more at electriccitysummerfest.com

06/29/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from all of us at Electric City SummerFest! 🇺🇸

There will be no SummerFest event this week as our community celebrates Independence Day with family, friends, and festivities.

We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and memorable holiday weekend. We’ll be back the following Wednesday with another great night of live music, local vendors, food, and community.

Enjoy the holiday, and we’ll see you next week! ❤️🤍💙

06/22/2026

This Thursday, Electric City SummerFest welcomes Prince/Bowie to North Broadway. ⚡

Prince Bowie is a tribute fusion band bringing together the music of Prince and David Bowie in one high-energy live show.

Fund starts at 5pm, BAND STARTS AT 6pm

Electric City SummerFest happens every Thursday on North Broadway (between Union & Liberty St) in Schenectady with live music, food and drinks, vendors, local charities, and free, all-ages fun in the heart of the Electric City.

Bring your friends, come hungry, and spend your Thursday night downtown.

Learn more at electriccitysummerfest.com

Electric City SummerFest brings free outdoor concerts, food, drinks, vendors, and community giving to Broadway in Downtown Schenectady.