The Egg In Albany To Transform Into An Arcade & More For Open House

The Egg In Albany To Transform Into An Arcade & More For Open House

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It's "one last hurrah" before Albany's most iconic venue closes temporarily for renovations.

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You may recall earlier this year when we reported the news that The Egg was getting a little facelift. The unique venue has several improvements planned, including new restrooms, more seating, and a state-of-the-art LED lighting system. Renovations are set to begin this July, with no events planned at the venue until the renovation is complete in early 2026.

The Egg To Hold Open House Before Closing For Renovations

While its closing will only be temporary, The Egg is giving local fans a chance to experience the venue in a truly unique way before renovations begin.

The Egg has announced a special FREE Open House featuring an arcade, DJ, and movies on Saturday, June 21st at 2 pm. The event will feature the following throughout the historic venue:

  • A giant arcade full of classic games and more in the lobby
  • Play 'Rock Band' on the Hart Theatre stage with lights and a fog machine
  • DJ2NDCH!LD will be DJing in the Lobby
  • Movie screenings in the Swyer Theater:
    • Wreck-It Ralph at 2pm
    • Jumanji at 4pm

 

There will also be a special exhibit on the history of the Egg and the Empire State Plaza on display.

If you have ever dreamed of taking the Hart Theatre stage at the Egg, this is your opportunity. Overall, this is just a fun and unique way to take in a truly unique and interesting venue before it shuts down temporarily.

This is a free event with RSVP, and you can learn more here.

Heartwrenching Look at Beloved Upstate NY Concert Venue Before Demolition

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property.

The Starlite Music Theater opened in 1957 and was a popular venue located in Latham. There were many acts that passed through the Starlite until 1997. It was a 3,000-seat theater in the round. In the 1980s I saw Belinda Carlisle of the Go Go's at the Starlite Music Theater. Kenny Rogers, The Monkees, Weird Al Yankovic, Jonny Cash, Run DMC, Diana Ross, and more graced the stage. The Starlite closed its doors in 1998 and laid dormant for years. Then in December 2012, the Starlite was demolished. Here are pictures of the venue in the summer of 2012 before it was leveled.

2025 Capital Region Concert Calendar

This New York Concert Calendar is updated regularly so keep checking back for the latest on Saratoga Performing Arts Center, MVP Arena, The Egg, the Palace Theatre and much more!

Gallery Credit: Karolyi

 

 

 

 

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