
The Egg is a venue in Albany, part of the Capital Region, and its stage hosts comedy, folk and theater. There are 52 upcoming events, with dates running from Thursday, November 12th through Saturday, May 1st, 2027.
Next up, Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings - Pre-Sale Waitlist at The Egg on Thursday, November 12th. Maria Bamford follows on Friday, November 13th, and the Grand Kyiv Ballet performs The Nutcracker on Saturday, November 14th.
Tickets are sold by The Egg or its ticket seller, not by ArtsCal.org; each listing links to its page.
A tribute concert of The Lord of the Rings trilogy film music, performed live by a string quartet. It marks the films' 25th anniversary.
- Comedy
Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford performs in The Egg's Guest Presentation Series. She is the author of the memoir Sure, I'll Join Your Cult.
- Classical
Grand Kyiv Ballet performs The Nutcracker: Symphony of Lights, a staging of Tchaikovsky's score with glowing costumes and a design built around light, movement, and sound.
- Comedy
Stand-up comedy show by Gary Gulman, titled 7th Hour: An All-New Standup Show, presented by The Egg as part of the Egg Presents series. The set is new material, not a repeat of his book Misfit.
- Folk
Singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata performs in concert at The Egg, with support from Will Dailey. Part of the Egg Presents series.
- Comedy
Stand-up comedy by Kathy Griffin, part of The Egg Presents series; she is known for the Bravo series Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List and has written two New York Times bestselling books.
- Classical
Concert by the Jesse Cook Quintet, led by Spanish guitarist Jesse Cook, playing rumba flamenco and world music at The Egg. Part of The Egg Presents series.
A tribute music show in which Dan Fontaine performs Elvis Presley's hits and Nathan Pittorf performs songs of Buddy Holly. Proceeds benefit St. Catherine's Center for Children.
- Comedy
Live stand-up comedy by Robby Hoffman, an Emmy-winning writer and comedian whose work spans stand-up, television and podcasting.
- Comedy
Live stand-up comedy show by Emmy-winning writer and comedian Robby Hoffman, known for her Netflix special Robby Hoffman: WAKE UP.
- Theater
Vaudeville show by John C. Reilly, backed by a band of Grammy winners. It follows Mister Romantic, an eternal optimist who searches for love through song.
Concert screening of the film Jim Henson's Labyrinth, with a live band performing the full soundtrack in sync with the film, including David Bowie's vocals, marking the film's 40th anniversary.
- Comedy
A British comedy by London duo James & Jamesy, in which a flooded Christmas tea party sends them on a comic aquatic adventure.
A candlelit string tribute concert reimagining 1990s hip-hop hits by The Fugees, Outkast and Wu-Tang Clan. It is not endorsed by the original artists.
A candlelit tribute concert of Queen and The Beatles songs, from Bohemian Rhapsody to Here Comes the Sun. It is not associated with or endorsed by the artists.
- Dance
Good Karma Studio leads a kid-friendly aerial yoga experience on an aerial rig in the lobby of The Egg, part of the Family Circle series of interactive family programs.
- Classical
Into the Light is a holiday show by The Vanaver Caravan and Arm-of-the-Sea Theater. Lucia seeks joy and hope through giant puppets and world dance.
- Folk
Singer-songwriter Judy Collins performs on her Sweet Judy Blue Eyes Farewell Tour at The Egg, presented by DSP as part of the Guest Presentation Series.
- Folk
Irish traditional band Lúnasa, with support from Armbruster, performs at The Egg, celebrating the release of its 10th album, Live in Kyoto.
Sara Evans, a country singer and member of the Grand Ole Opry, performs the Holiday Road Tour in The Egg Presents series. Her No. 1 singles include Born to Fly and A Little Bit Stronger.
Country-rock band Pure Prairie League, with more than 50 years of history and the classic Amie, performs in The Egg Presents series.
- Folk
Intimate acoustic holiday concert by Ally the Piper, playing Celtic takes on holiday classics on Irish whistle, smallpipes and Highland bagpipes.
- Folk
Singer-songwriter Kip Moore performs the Reason to Believe Acoustic Tour at The Egg, presented as part of the Guest Presentation Series.
A candlelit tribute concert of Christmas classics, from carols such as O Holy Night to pop favourites such as Last Christmas.
- Comedy
Comedian Jim Breuer performs stand-up in his Find the Funny Tour at The Egg, presented as part of the Guest Presentation Series.
- Comedy
Becky Robinson's Holiday Spectacular, a comedy show by comedian Becky Robinson, presented by ICON LIVE as part of the Guest Presentation Series at The Egg.
Philadelphia-based six-piece group Get The Led Out performs Led Zeppelin's music live, recreating its studio recordings with multi-instrumentalists.
A candlelit tribute concert performing Adele's songs, including Rolling in the Deep, Someone Like You and Easy On Me. It is not endorsed by the artist.
A candlelit tribute concert of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons songs, including Clocks, Fix You and Radioactive. It is not endorsed by the artists.
Guitar concert by Tommy Emmanuel, CGP, with special guest Jack Schneider, presented by DSP at The Egg as part of the Guest Presentation Series. Emmanuel's latest album is Living In The Light.
- Theater
The Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY presents a one-act twenty-minute play performed by local young actors, along with monologues, poetry and dance, as part of The Egg's Family Circle series.
A candlelit tribute concert reimagining 90s hip-hop songs for strings, including Ready or Not by the Fugees and Dear Mama by 2Pac.
- Theater
Kenny Curtis and Jillian Hughes, creators of the Greeking Out podcast and book series, present a live family show of Greek mythology stories about the feats and secrets of gods and heroes.
- Theater
Kenny Curtis and Jillian Hughes, creators of the Greeking Out podcast and book series, present a live family show of Greek mythology stories. This 10:15 AM showing is for school groups.
- Theater
Kenny Curtis and Jillian Hughes, creators of the Greeking Out podcast and book series, present a live family show of Greek mythology stories. This 1:00 PM showing is for school groups.
A duo concert by Charlie Hunter and Ella Feingold, an improvised exploration of rhythm, space and groove drawing on jazz, soul and ambient influences.
- Comedy
Stand-up comedy show by Estonian-born comedian Ari Matti, with stories about growing up in Eastern Europe and his observations on life. He is a regular comedian on the podcast Kill Tony.
- Classical
Albany Symphony's hour-long interactive family program introduces orchestral instruments and chamber ensemble sound, then lets children try playing them.
- Folk
Irish band The High Kings perform on their The Power of the People Tour, presented at The Egg. The tour combines soaring harmonies, powerful storytelling, Irish tradition and live energy.
- Comedy
Comedian Jessica Kirson performs a stand-up comedy show at The Egg as part of the Guest Presentation Series, known for her comedic characters.
- Folk
Irish traditional band Solas performs at The Egg, celebrating three decades of Irish music, with founding members Seamus Egan, Winifred Horan and John Williams joined by Nuala Kennedy and Alan Murray.
A candlelit tribute concert of songs by Coldplay and Imagine Dragons, not endorsed by the artists, including Clocks and Believer.
- Musicals
The Barnhill Movement Collective, a Capital Region contemporary and physical theater dance company, presents a family program at The Egg's lobby as part of the Family Circle series.
- Comedy
Charlie Berens, Wisconsin stand-up comedian and author of The Midwest Survival Guide, performs stand-up comedy on The Lost and Found Tour at The Egg.
A screening of James Cameron's 1991 film Terminator 2: Judgment Day, with Brad Fiedel's score performed live by an eight-musician ensemble.
A concert by guitarist Steve Hackett and his band, performing the best of his Genesis songs along with selected classic material from his solo albums.
- Comedy
Stand-up comedy by Nashville comedian Amber Autry, known for high-energy, relatable humor and training at Chicago's Second City.
- Comedy
Stand-up comedy show by Nashville comedian Amber Autry, known for high-energy performances and relatable humor, on her Happy Holler Tour.
- Folk
A live concert by UK singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, known for her debut album Eye To The Telescope and the hit Suddenly I See.
- Folk
Children's music concert by singer-songwriter Laurie Berkner, known for her songs for young children and her award-winning albums.
- Folk
Children's music concert by singer-songwriter Laurie Berkner, known for her songs for young children and her award-winning albums.
About The Egg
The Egg is in the Empire State Plaza, is owned by New York State and is managed by the nonprofit Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza Performing Arts Center Corporation. The official site gives 1978 as the year construction was completed.
- Opened
- 1978
- Seating
- Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre 982 seats; Lewis A. Swyer Theatre 450 seats
- Rooms
- Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre, Lewis A. Swyer Theatre
- Tickets
- Box office 518-473-1845; administrative office 518-473-1061
- Nearby
- New York State Museum, New York State Capitol, Empire State Plaza Art Collection, Corning Tower Observation Deck, Empire State Plaza Visitors Center
Sources: About — The Egg, Visit — The Egg.