Presented by Albany Entertainment Centre
Live Music Harbourside
The Albany Entertainment Centre’s Harbourside foyer comes to life in March with FREE entertainment by an impressive line-up of musicians.
Join us and soak in the Albany 2026 feel good vibes.
Bars are open from 5:30pm and the Live Music Harbourside musicians will perform sets at 7:00pm and 8:00pm.
These are pub style gigs rather than concerts. Audiences are welcome to roam our foyers freely, enjoying the entertainment while catching up with friends for a chat and sharing a drink together. Plan to stand and dance rather than sit.
The AEC also offers one of the best vantage points for viewing Lighting the Sound. The floor to ceiling panoramic windows in our foyers and VIEW restaurant, make this the perfect place to witness this awe-inducing world class event.
No bookings are necessary for Live Music Harbourside just come and listen and sing and dance. All ages welcome.
Please note Lighting the Sound will only be visible from our foyers on the following dates:
March 13, 14, 15
March 20, 21, 22
March 27, 28, 29.
The Skipjacks
Friday 6 March
Bob Lipinski and Rod Vervest (The Skipjacks) are veteran musicians schooled in the early ragtime and country blues tradition of American roots music. Delving into the deeper recesses of this almost forgotten genre, they reimagine and reinterpret a style of folk music that is full of lively rhythm, infectious melodies and stories of bygone days. Expect gravelly vocals, searing harmonica and rollicking Resonator guitar loaded with toe-tapping energy.
The Big Sing: Rusty Lynch and Adam Cook
Saturday 7 March
Friday 27 March
Love to sing? Whether you are tuneful in the kitchen or in a choir or just waiting for an opportunity to sing after a couple of glasses of bubbly, this night is especially for you! Gather by the grand piano as incredible concert pianist Adam Cook puts the Steinway to the test and his good mate Rusty Lynch serenades you/ leads you in singing songs everyone knows and loves. We want you to sing like you have never sung before and dance like no one is watching.
Julia Anwar and Mike Eastman
Sunday 8 March
Saturday 14 March
Combining the powerhouse vocals of Julia Anwar with the seasoned artistry of composer and pianist Mike Eastman, this duo brings a sophisticated yet high-energy vibe. With music front and centre feel free to join us by the grand piano in a classic sing-along or have a dance. Delight in an evening of easily recognizable favourites as Julia and Mike create an inviting, soulful soundtrack for your night at the Harbourside.
Josephine and Eddy Jay
Friday 13 March
Sunday 22 March
Virtuoso accordion player and instrument-maker extraordinaire, Eddy Jay, brings storytelling spouse, fiddler and filmmaker, Josephine Jay to the spotlight celebrating their life less ordinary with a palette of moving music to open hearts and minds. Journey with these doting raconteurs through England, Wales and Ireland. Soak up a world of sound, as witty medleys of traditional, classical and original tunes are woven together with rapture and grace.
Ash + Grace Acoustic
Sunday 29 March
Ash + Grace Acoustic deliver a feel-good acoustic set packed with familiar favourites and crowd-pleasers, blending relaxed listening with moments made for singing along and getting up for a dance. The set spans much-loved artists like Amy Shark, Maroon 5, Katy Perry and The Killers, with sing-along moments like Mr. Brightside, Teenage Dream, and Put Your Records On, alongside upbeat favourites such as Footloose, Can’t Stop the Feeling! and Murder on the Dancefloor. Sit, stand, dance, sing! The experience is warm, inclusive, and all about sharing the joy of live music together.