The 48th Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival, presented by GE Vernova, will return for a full two-day, two-stage weekend experience on Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, at Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

Featuring a roster of 22 musical groups and 10 festival debuts, the lineup is headlined by magnetic performers Gary Clark Jr. and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, alongside beloved jazz vocalists Gregory Porter and Cassandra Wilson. The festival will also showcase the next generation of jazz, funk, and rock stars, including Cory Wong, Lettuce, DJ Logic & Friends, and Veronica Swift.
The festival will also see the return of jazz icons such as Al Di Meola, Michel Camilo, and Kenny Garrett, in addition to new emerging artists on the scene like Nicole Zuraitis, Brandee Younger, and Julius Rodriguez.
From jazz to roots, funk, blues, rock, indie, and beyond, the festival will bring its signature blend of world-class artists and ensembles to the unbeatable atmosphere of SPAC’s bucolic grounds.
The 2025 festival also marks the beginning of SPAC’s new partnership with lead festival sponsor GE Vernova. The two organizations will embark on a five-year partnership, with $200,000 committed from GE Vernova for each year, ensuring the vibrancy and longevity of the Saratoga Jazz Festival, one of the largest jazz events in North America.
“As we approach nearly 50 years of our storied festival, we continue to find new ways to evolve and expand our vibrant weekend event. In addition to our stellar line-up and enhanced vendor experience, this year also marks the first year with our new festival sponsor GE Vernova. We look forward to embarking on this exciting new partnership that, much like our jazz festival line-up, celebrates tradition and innovation”
Elizabeth Sobol, President & CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Making his SPAC debut to headline the festival on Saturday is four-time Grammy award winner, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and performer Gary Clark Jr. Heralded for his bold and expressive guitar playing, his music fuses blues, rock, R&B, soul, and hip hop with influences and collaborations ranging from B.B. King, the Jackson 5 and Muddy Waters to Alicia Keys, Dave Grohl and Childish Gambino. His most recent album, JPEG RAW, represents a quantum leap, displaying his versatility and demonstrating the fresh new directions he can take with his music.

In addition to two non-stop days of great music on two stages, fans can also enjoy a host of amenities including new and diverse food offerings, a fine arts and crafts fair, and artists’ merchandise signings. Guests are welcome to bring in their own food and beverages, as well as lawn chairs, blankets, tents, and lawn umbrellas. Parking for the event is free. Performances will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, and at 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 29.
Tickets go on sale beginning on January 21 to Saratoga Performing Arts Center members (tiered by level) and on January 24 to the general public. Visit spac.org for more details.
Comments are closed.