Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center® (SPAC) Amphitheater

The Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center^® (SPAC) is a cultural icon located just steps from the Gideon Putnam Resort. As a year-round performing arts venue and the summer home of the legendary New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra, this Saratoga performing arts center offers exciting cultural opportunities to guests in every season. Find out which Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center events are coming up.

Live Nation Concerts

Over the past forty years, Spac's stage has been home to celebrated artists such as The Doors, Bruce Sprinsteen, The Grateful Dead, Tina Turner, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Jackson Browne and Tom Petty.  Concerts are presented in the 5,200-seat Amphitheatre and surrounding lawns, which can accommodate an additional 20,000 fans.  With six large screens connected to four remote-control cameras on and around the stage, evey fan is assured a front-row view. 

2012 Schedule
Friday, June 1 7:00PM
Zac Brown Band - SOLD OUT

Friday, June 8 7:00PM
Dave Matthews Band

Saturday, June 9 7:00PM
Dave Matthews Band

Tuesday, June 12 7:30PM
Yanni

Thursday, June 14 7:00PM
Drake

Saturday, June 23 8:00PM
The Beach Boys

Tuesday, June 26 7:00PM
Demi Lovato

Friday, June 29 4:30PM
Brad Paisley

Friday, July 6 7:30PM
Phish

Saturday, July 7 7:30PM
Phish

Sunday, July 8 7:30PM
Phish

Tuesday, July 24 6:30PM
Nickelback

Friday, July 27 7:00PM
Santana and The Allman Brothers Band

Saturday, July 28 7:00PM
O.A.R.

Tuesday, July 31 1:30PM
ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL

Tuesday, August 14 7:00PM
Big Time Rush

Sunday, August 19 7:00PM
Toby Keith

Monday, August 20 7:00PM
Def Leppard

Tuesday, August 21 7:30PM
Chicago and The Doobie Brothers

Saturday, September 1 1:50PM
Q-RUPTION 2012 - ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK UPROAR FESTIVAL

Sunday, September 2 7:30PM
Jason Mraz

Monday, September 3 2:30PM
The Fresh Beat Band

Sunday, September 16 7:30PM
Florence + The Machine

 

Live Nation is SPAC's partner who produces and promotes our rock and pop concerts.

Tickets for Live Nation Events are available at: Livenation.com; 1-800-745-3000; and After May 15, 2012, in person at the SPAC Box Office.

Tickets for all SPAC Events will be available at: SPAC.org after May 15, 2012 in person at the SPAC Box Office or you can purchase online anytime.

Opera

For tickets and more information, call Opera Saratoga at (518) 584-6018 or visit http://www.operasaratoga.org.

Friday, July 6 8:00PM
Opera Saratoga - "Rigoletto"

Saturday, July 7 8:00PM
Opera Saratoga - "The Mighty Casey"

Sunday, July 8 2:00PM
Opera Saratoga - "Trial by Jury" / "Le 66"

Monday, July 9 2:00PM
Opera Saratoga - "Rigoletto"

Tuesday, July 10 2:00PM
Opera Saratoga - "The Mighty Casey"

Thursday, July 12 2:00PM
Opera Saratoga - "Trial by Jury" / "Le 66"

Friday, July 13 8:00PM
Opera Saratoga - "Rigoletto"

Saturday, July 14 2:00PM
Opera Saratoga - "The Mighty Casey"

Saturday, July 14 8:00PM
Opera Saratoga - "Trial by Jury" / "Le 66"

Sunday, July 15 2:00PM
Opera Saratoga - "Rigoletto"

New York City Ballet

Don't miss the New York City Ballet at SPAC July 10-21, 2012.

2012 Schedule
Tuesday, July 10 7:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: Peter Martins

Tuesday, July 10 8:00PM
New York City Ballet - Opening Night

Wednesday, July 11 7:00PM
Pre-Peformance Talk: Charles M. Joseph

Wednesday, July 11 8:00PM
New York City Ballet - American Girl Night

Thursday, July 12 1:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: Deborah Jowitt

Thursday, July 12 2:00PM
New York City Ballet

Thursday, July 12 7:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: Nancy Goldner

Thursday, July 12 8:00PM
New York City Ballet - Date Night

Friday, July 13 7:00PM
Pre-Peformance Talk: Justin Peck

Friday, July 13 8:00PM
New York City Ballet - Family Night

Saturday, July 14 1:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: Mindy Aloff

Saturday, July 14 2:00PM
New York City Ballet

Saturday, July 14 8:00PM
New York City Ballet - Gala Night

Tuesday, July 17 7:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: William Otto

Tuesday, July 17 8:00PM
New York City Ballet

Wednesday, July 18 7:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: Conversation with a NYCB dancer

Wednesday, July 18 8:00PM
New York City Ballet - Girls Night Out

Thursday, July 19 1:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: Arturo Delmoni

Thursday, July 19 2:00PM
New York City Ballet

Thursday, July 19 7:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: Jay Rogoff

Thursday, July 19 8:00PM
New York City Ballet - Romeo & Juliet

Friday, July 20 7:00PM
Pre-Performance Talks: Robert Maiorano

Friday, July 20 8:00PM
New York City Ballet - Family Night - Pre -Theater dining will be under a tent for this performance.

Saturday, July 21 1:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: Conversation with a NYCB dancer

Saturday, July 21 2:00PM
New York City Ballet - Romeo & Juliet

Saturday, July 21 7:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: Marc Happel

Saturday, July 21 8:00PM
New York City Ballet - Pre-Theater dining will be under a tent for this performance.

The Philadelphia Orchestra

THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA AUG 1 - AUG 18

A star-studded program of globally acclaimed guest conductors and soloists will highlight the Orchestra season.

2012 Schedule
Wednesday, July 25 8:00PM
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Wednesday, August 1 7:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: Stéphane Denève

Wednesday, August 1 8:00PM
The Philadelphia Orchestra - Opening Night

Thursday, August 2 7:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: Thomas Denny

Thursday, August 2 8:00PM
The Philadelphia Orchestra - The Lure of Paris

Friday, August 3 7:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: Bill Allen

Friday, August 3 8:00PM
The Philadelphia Orchestra - Cirque de la Symphonie - Family Night

Saturday, August 4 7:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: Johannes Moser

Saturday, August 4 8:00PM
The Philadelphia Orchestra - Arabian Nights

Wednesday, August 8 7:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: Meet a member of The Philadelphia Orchestra

Wednesday, August 8 8:00PM
The Philadelphia Orchestra - Lang Lang

Thursday, August 9 7:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: Curtis Tucker

Thursday, August 9 8:00PM
The Philadelphia Orchestra - Date Night

Friday, August 10 7:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: Jennifer Higdon & Yannick Nézet-Séguin

Friday, August 10 8:00PM
The Philadelphia Orchestra - Family Night

Saturday, August 11 7:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: John Goberman

Saturday, August 11 8:00PM
The Philadelphia Orchestra - Wizard of Oz

Wednesday, August 15 7:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: Davyd Booth

Wednesday, August 15 8:00PM
The Philadelphia Orchestra - An Evening with Joshua Bell

Thursday, August 16 7:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: Meet a member of The Philadelphia Orchestra

Thursday, August 16 8:00PM
The Philadelphia Orchestra - Yo Yo Ma - Date Night

Friday, August 17 7:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: Steven Reineke

Friday, August 17 8:00PM
The Philadelphia Orchestra - The Best is Yet to Come: Sinatra and Beyond - Family Night

Saturday, August 18 7:00PM
Pre-Performance Talk: Nicholas Frirsz, master luthier

Saturday, August 18 8:00PM
The Philadelphia Orchestra - TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR

35th Annual Freihofer's Jazz Festival

If you love good jazz music and having fun, you won't want to miss this festival.  It's the most popular jazz festival in the area and one of the most anticipated events in Saratoga each summer!

Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival
Saturday June 30, 2012 12:00 pm & Sunday July 1, 2012 12:00 pm

The 35th Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival is Coming!
It's all about the hang, and this year is shaping up to be one of the best Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festivals in recent memory!

JUN 30
AMPHITHEATRE
Chris Botti
Esperanza Spalding “Radio Music Society”
Maceo Parker
Mingus Big Band
Michel Camilo “Mano a Mano” with
Giovanni Hidalgo & Charles Flores
Christian McBride Inside Straight
Mario Abney & The Abney Effect

GAZEBO STAGE
Jeremy Pelt Quintet
Mario Abney & The Abney Effect
Catherine Russell
Pedrito Martinez

JUL 1
AMPHITHEATRE
Diana Krall
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Arturo O’Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
Hiromi Trio Project
The Yellowjackets
Trio of Oz featuring Omar Hakim & Rachel Z

GAZEBO STAGE
Steve Kroon Sextet
Sachal Vasandani
Trio of Oz featuring Omar Hakim & Rachel Z
Brian Mitchell Band
Edmar Castaneda

In addition to performances on SPAC’s Amphitheatre and Gazebo stages, the festival features a fine arts and crafts fair, CD signings by artists, a full-service bar in the Hall of Springs, southern style barbeque and other food vendors, and a children’s craft area. Guests may also bring in their own food and beverages, as well as blankets, tents and lawn umbrellas. Parking for the event is free.

SPAC’s  idyllic State Park setting is an asset that enhances the whole jazz experience. Our lush lawn, framed by majestic pines, is the perfect place to stretch out and relax. Gourmet picnics and lively conversations create a welcoming atmosphere and children dance between rows of colorful blankets. Once people discover this festival, they return season after season. It becomes a destination they look forward to all year long.

Saratoga Chamber Music Festival

The World-Class Saratoga Chamber Music Festival, set in the intimate SPA Little Theatre

The Saratoga Chamber Music Festival will feature adventurous classical programming performed by acclaimed soloists and emerging young talents as well as a special tribute to Festival founder Chantal Juillet who will be honored with a “star” on SPAC’s Walk of Fame.

2012 Schedule
Sunday, July 29 2:15PM
Miami String Quartet

Tuesday, July 31 7:00PM
"Early on Tuesdays" with André-Michel Schub

Tuesday, July 31 8:00PM
Miami String Quartet

Sunday, August 5 2:15PM
An Afternoon with Johannes Moser

Tuesday, August 7 7:00PM
"Early on Tuesdays" with André-Michel Schub

Tuesday, August 7 8:00PM
Wister Quartet and Friends

Sunday, August 12 2:15PM
Featuring David Kim

Tuesday, August 14 7:00PM
"Early on Tuesdays" with André-Michel Schub

Tuesday, August 14 8:00PM
Ebéne Quartet

Cabaret

2012 Schedule
Sunday, August 19 2:15PM
"C'mon and Hear" the songs of Irving Berlin starring Steve Ross

Tuesday, August 21 8:00PM
"C'Mon and Hear" the songs of Irving Berlin starring Steve Ross

Friday, August 24 8:00PM
"Fever" the Peggy Lee Songbook starring Wesla Whitfield and Mike Greensill

Saturday, August 25 8:00PM
"Fever" the Peggy Lee Songbook starring Wesla Whitfield and Mike Greensill

Sunday, August 26 2:15PM
"Fever" the Peggy Lee Songbook starring Wesla Whitfield and Mike Greensill

Tuesday, August 28 2:15PM
"The Great American Songbook" staring Broadway Legend, Bob Stillman

Tuesday, August 28 8:00PM
"The Great American Songbook" staring Broadway Legend, Bob Stillman

Saratoga Wine & Food Festival

Wine & Food Festival
September 7, 2012 - 12:00pm—SPAC Amphitheatre
September 8, 2012 - 12:00pm—SPAC Amphitheatre
September 9, 2012 - 12:00pm—SPAC Amphitheatre

Modern Dance

Modern Dance at SPAC
Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Dance Company JUN 7