About
Empire Live is a world-class multi-purpose venue in Albany, NY. Host to concerts, sports, and live entertainment — plan your visit with tickets, directions, and nearby dining & hotels.
1M+
Events Hosted
284M+
Guests Welcomed
82+
Years of History
Countless
Unforgettable Moments
- Venue Type
- Multi-Purpose Venue
- Capacity
- 26,984
- Built
- 1944
- Renovated
- 1988
- Owner
- Venue Group
Upcoming Events
OCT
21
All Them Witches - 21 Shows / 21 Days
8:00 PM EDT • Metal
OCT
23
Built To Spill Fall 2026 Tour
8:00 PM EDT • Rock
OCT
24
Quadeca
8:00 PM EDT • Hip-Hop/Rap
OCT
30
Judah & the Lion
7:30 PM EDT • Folk
OCT
31
It's A 2000's (Halloween) Party: Albany
8:00 PM EDT • Dance/Electronic
Location & Map
93 N Pearl St
Albany, NYGet DirectionsGetting Here
Multiple lines nearby
Frequent service
Airports
Restaurants Nearby
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Hotels Nearby
The Plaza Hotel
From $650/night
Pod Times Square
From $189/night
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
From $425/night
Things to Do Nearby
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour
Cultural Tours • 2.1 mi
Broadway Show Experience
Art & Museums • 1.8 mi
Central Park Bike Tour
Outdoor Adventures • 1.4 mi
Parking Nearby
Empire Live Official Lot
0.1 mi • $39
Pennsylvania Plaza Garage
0.2 mi • $34
Nearby Street Parking
0.4 mi • $19