Airport guide
Flying into Albany International (ALB)
Every venue below has ALB as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Albany International Airport (ALB) is a large airport 7.1 miles from downtown Albany in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 27 venues with 413 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026); the closest is Bob Ford Field at 4.1 miles.
Venues nearest ALB
| Venue | City | From ALB | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Ford Field | Albany | 4.1 mi (6.6 km) | 3 | — | Hotels |
| Cohoes Music Hall | Cohoes | 5.4 mi (8.7 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Troy Savings Bank Music Hall | Troy | 5.7 mi (9.2 km) | 23 | — | Hotels |
| No Fun | Troy | 5.7 mi (9.2 km) | 2 | — | Hotels |
| The Hangar on the Hudson | Troy | 6 mi (9.6 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Lark Hall - Albany | Albany | 6.8 mi (10.9 km) | 2 | — | Hotels |
| Palace Theatre Albany | Albany | 7 mi (11.3 km) | 21 | — | Hotels |
| Hart Theatre At The Egg | Albany | 7.1 mi (11.4 km) | 34 | — | Hotels |
| Empire Underground | Albany | 7.1 mi (11.4 km) | 34 | — | Hotels |
| Empire Live | Albany | 7.1 mi (11.4 km) | 15 | — | Hotels |
| Swyer Theatre At The Egg | Albany | 7.1 mi (11.4 km) | 10 | — | Hotels |
| MVP Arena | Albany | 7.4 mi (11.9 km) | 36 | — | Hotels |
| Proctors Theatre | Schenectady | 8.4 mi (13.5 km) | 99 | — | Hotels |
| UPH Great Hall at Proctors | Schenectady | 8.4 mi (13.5 km) | 20 | — | Hotels |
| GE Theatre at Proctors | Schenectady | 8.4 mi (13.5 km) | 10 | — | Hotels |
| Rivers Casino & Resort - Schenectady | Schenectady | 8.6 mi (13.9 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Frog Alley Brewing | Schenectady | 8.7 mi (14.0 km) | 2 | — | Hotels |
| Caffe Lena | Saratoga Springs | 23 mi (37.0 km) | 21 | — | Hotels |
| Basilica Hudson | Hudson | 34 mi (55.2 km) | 7 | SWF, 54 mi | Hotels |
| Colonial Theatre - Pittsfield | Pittsfield | 35 mi (56.0 km) | 16 | BDL, 46 mi | Hotels |
| Mass MoCa | North Adams | 35 mi (56.4 km) | 5 | BDL, 57 mi | Hotels |
| Adams Theater | Adams | 36 mi (57.5 km) | 3 | BDL, 52 mi | Hotels |
| Harding Mazzotti Arena | Glens Falls | 40 mi (63.6 km) | 38 | — | Hotels |
| Glens Falls High School | Glens Falls | 40 mi (63.6 km) | 4 | — | Hotels |
| Christ Church United Methodist - Glens Falls | Glens Falls | 40 mi (64.0 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
And 2 more venues in Glens Falls.
Event weekends near ALB
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues ALB is the first airport for, counted Sep 24, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25–27 | 20 | Troy Savings Bank Music Hall | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 14 | Empire Underground | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 14 | Proctors Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 25 | Proctors Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 16 | MVP Arena | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 11 | Empire Live | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 12 | Empire Underground | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 25 | GE Theatre at Proctors | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 22 | Palace Theatre Albany | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 7 | Harding Mazzotti Arena | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 15 | Proctors Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 12 | Caffe Lena | Search this weekend |
Next events near ALB
sKitz Kraven
Empire Underground, Albany, New York
From about $48.00View TicketsBoy Harsher
Basilica Hudson, Hudson, New York
From about $59.00View TicketsTracy Lawrence
Palace Theatre Albany, Albany, New York
From about $55.00View TicketsRev Tor's Anniversary Jam
Colonial Theatre - Pittsfield, Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Sister Hazel
UPH Great Hall at Proctors, Schenectady, New York
Three Dog Night
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, New York
From about $115.00View TicketsMadison Cunningham
Mass MoCa, North Adams, Massachusetts
From about $10.00View TicketsImprovement Movement
The Hangar on the Hudson, Troy, New York
From about $35.00View TicketsSara Milonovich
Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, New York
From about $93.00View TicketsMum & Sova
Swyer Theatre At The Egg, Albany, New York
From about $78.00View Tickets
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When events near ALB happen
- 72% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Friday.
- 219 of 275 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities ALB serves
| City | Events | From ALB | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 155 | 7.1 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Schenectady | 132 | 8.3 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Glens Falls | 47 | 40 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Troy | 26 | 5.7 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Saratoga Springs | 21 | 23 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Pittsfield | 16 | 35 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Hudson | 7 | 34 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| North Adams | 5 | 35 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Adams | 3 | 36 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Cohoes | 1 | 5.5 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is ALB from Proctors Theatre?
Albany International Airport (ALB) is 8.4 miles from Proctors Theatre in a straight line.
Which venues are closest to ALB?
Of the venues ALB is the first airport we list for, the closest are Bob Ford Field (4.1 miles), Cohoes Music Hall (5.4 miles) and Troy Savings Bank Music Hall (5.7 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
How many events are near ALB in the next 12 weeks?
We list 193 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues ALB is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Oct 16, with 25. Counted as of Sep 24, 2026.
How far is ALB from downtown Albany?
Albany International Airport (ALB) is 7.1 miles (11.5 km) from downtown Albany in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
