Rivers Casino Schenectady’s Harbor Jam Free Summer Concerts Set for This Weekend

Schenectady, NY (August 11, 2026) — Rivers Casino Schenectady’s Harbor Jam returns this weekend with concerts set for this Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16 at the Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater in Schenectady. This year’s entertainment kicks off at a new earlier start time of 3 p.m., featuring live music and festivities until 6 p.m. each day.

 This year’s Harbor Jam lineup features The Lords of 52nd Street on Saturday, performing the iconic hits of Billy Joel, and The Blushing Brides, a tribute to The Rolling Stones on Sunday, delivering a high-energy tribute to one of rock’s greatest bands.

The Lords of 52nd Street are the legendary musicians behind Billy Joel’s classic sound, having recorded and toured with the Piano Man during his rise to global fame. Credited on chart-topping, multi-platinum albums including Turnstiles, The Stranger, 52nd Street, and Glass Houses, the band helped define Joel’s signature “New York sound.” After decades apart, they reunited and have been touring since 2016, bringing fans the authentic sound of Joel’s biggest hits with the same energy and musicianship that made them famous.

The Blushing Brides are one of the longest-running Rolling Stones tribute acts in the world, with a legacy spanning more than four decades and over 5,000 live performances across North America. Originally formed in Canada in the late 1970s, the band built a reputation for electrifying shows and a sound remarkably true to the Stones’ original recordings. Today, they continue to captivate audiences with a faithful, high-energy celebration of the Rolling Stones’ timeless music.

Each day’s entertainment will kick off at 3 p.m. with a live DJ (DJ Nick Papa Giorgio on Saturday and DJ RVMBA on Sunday), followed by the featured band performance. There are no age restrictions to attend, and concertgoers are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, including alcohol for guests 21+.

Featured food trucks include Annabel's Pizza Co., Ben & Jerry's, Greek on the Run, Guido's Frozen Desserts, Mike's On A Roll, Muddy Bubble, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Tony's Concessions.

The Harbor Jam concerts are proudly sponsored by BPI Mechanical Service, Collective American Traders, Barker Specialty, DeCrescente Distributing, Bayly’s Rentals, Antonucci Foods, 98.3 WTRY, PYX 106, Goldstein Auto Group, Galesi Group, Gabriel's Supermarket, BelGioioso Cheese, Trane, County Waste & Recycling, and American Concert and Entertainment Services (A.C.E.S).

Photos and video of past Harbor Jam concerts for your use, along with this year’s bands, can be downloaded here.


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