Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) marks its 60th anniversary with a summer full of exhilarating and inspiring performances and musical events, announcing its 2026 summer concert and event lineup.
SPAC is located in Saratoga Springs and is one of North America’s most prestigious outdoor amphitheaters. The environment offers hiking trails, natural mineral springs, and welcomes individuals who love art, culture, and nature. SPAC has hosted performers from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the New York City Ballet, and hosts Saratoga Jazz Festival. This summer season continues with their reputation of celebrating an array of talented artists and hosting spectacular events.
SPAC’s Annual Summer Season-Kickoff Fundraiser – May 29
The summer season will begin with the annual summer season-kickoff fundraiser on May 29th, beginning at 7:00pm on the SPAC grounds. The event will include Mazzone Hospitality and Franklin Square Market as caterers and provide beverages from DeCrescente Distributing. In addition, the event will feature lounge areas, live music, fireworks, and a dance party on the stage to celebrate the beginning of the season.
An Evening with Cake – June 1
On June 1st, at 8:00pm, SPAC will welcome An Evening with Cake. Cake is known for their ever-inventive music, with their most recent album “Showroom of Compassion” hitting #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. Cake blends many different genres and influences, creating a unique sound and experience for their audiences.
Claypool Gold – June 12
Claypool Gold features the fantastic bands Primus, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade for an exciting and unique musical performance. The bands will perform together on stage, offering distinctive setlists that will surprise the audience. The bands will perform on Friday, June 12th, at 7:30pm at the Albany Med Health System at SPAC Live Nation.
Jelly Roll – June 18
On Thursday, June 18th, at 7:00pm, Jelly Roll will take the stage with Kashus Culpepper at the Albany Med Health System at SPAC Live Nation. This performance is a part of the Jelly Roll the Little Ass Shed Tour with Kashus Culpepper.
Riley Green – June 19
Riley Green, a CMA and ACM Award winner, will be taking the stage on June 19th at 7:00pm along with special guests Justice Moore, Drake White, and Hannah McFarland. Riley Green is known for his 2X-Platinum hit “There Was This Girl,” and his collaboration with Thomas Rhett on the chart-topping song “Half Of Me.”
Evanescene – June 23
Evanescence, along with Spiritbox and special guests Nova Twins, will be performing on Tuesday, June 23rd, at 6:30pm at the Albany Med Health System at SPAC Live Nation. Evanescene’s debut album, Fallen, transformed the rock music landscape with their distinctive blend of metal and symphonic melodies. The band has also earned multiple GRAMMYs.
Jack Johnson – June 24
Jack Johnson, a popular American singer-songwriter, will be performing on Wednesday, June 24th at 7:30 pm with special guest Hermanos Guitérrez. Johnson is well-known for his music involvement in the Film Curious George with his album Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George. Johnson is also actively involved in environmentalism and sustainability, specifically focused on helping the world’s oceans.
Saratoga Jazz Festival – June 27 and 28
The 49th Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival will be coming to SPAC Saturday, June 27th, and Sunday, June 28th. The event will be held on two stages featuring 22 unique and electrifying artists from an array of genres. The event will include craft beer, local food vendors, a fine arts and crafts fair, family activities, and outdoor spaces for families to enjoy nature.
Headliners for the festival are Patti LaBelle, an R&B legend, and The Revivalists, a New Orleans Rock Collective known for their hit “Wish I Knew You.”
Saturday, June 27th, will begin at 11am with performances by Patti Labelle, Miles Electric Band, Cécile McLorin Salvant, The Dip, Gonzalo Rubalcaba First meeting Quartet, Terri Lyne Carrington and Social Science, Bill Frisell Trio with Gregory Tardy, Orrin Evans Trio, Tyreek McDole, Ana Popovic, Avishi Cohen Big Vicious, and Brass Queens.
Sunday, June 28th, will begin at 11:45 am with performances by The Revivalists, Dianne Reeves, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Cimafunk, Lakecia Benjamin, Eddie 9V, Alexa Tarantino Quartet, Kyle Roussel, Sasha Dobson, and Skidmore Jazz Institute Faculty All-Stars.
An Evening with James Taylor and His All-Star Band – June 29
On June 29th at 7:30 pm James Taylor will perform with his All-Star band, offering a warm and nostalgic experience for audience members. James Taylor is known for his songwriting that heavily influenced the 1970s folk-rock and for his songs like “You’ve Got a Friend” and “Fire and Rain.”
Santana and the Doobie Brothers – July 1
As a part of their “Oneness Tour,” Santana and the Doobie Brothers will come to SPAC to perform on July 1st at 7:00pm. The “Oneness Tour” is a huge tour throughout North America that celebrates the talent of both Santana and the Doobie Brothers.
Goose with Disco Biscuits – July 3
Goose, an American Rock Band from Connecticut, will be performing on July 3rd at 6:00pm with Disco Biscuits. Goose is known for their live performances and consists of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weeks, Peter Anspach, and Cotter Ellis.
Goose With Moe – July 4
Goose will be performing for another day with Moe on July 4th at 6:00pm. More information on Goose and their performances with SPAC can be found here.
New York City Ballet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream – July 8, 9, 10, and 11
New York City Ballet will be coming to SPAC to perform Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Performances will be held on Wednesday, July 8th, at 7:30pm, Thursday, July 9th, at 7:30 pm, Friday, July 10th, at 7:30 pm, and Saturday, July 11th, at 2:00 pm.
New York City Ballet – Innovators & Icons – July 10 and 11
New York City Ballet will also be visiting SPAC to perform Innovators & Icons, continuing the 60 years of SPAC and New York City Ballet’s partnership. Performances for Innovators & Icons will be held on Friday, July 10th, at 2:00 pm, and Saturday, July 11th, at 7:30 pm.
Dvořák’s Quintet in A Major – July 12th
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will be coming to SPAC with Dvořák’s Quintet in A Major on Saturday, July 12th at 3:00pm. The concert opens with Mozart’s Trio in E major, and proceeds to the Sonata for Violin and Piano by Maurice Ravel, followed by Three Preludes by George Gershwin, and a violin arrangement by Jascha Heifetz. The concert will close with the Piano Quintet in A major by Antonín Dvořák.
Lindsey Stirling – July 13
On Monday, July 13th at 7:30 pm, Lindsey Stirling will perform with PVRIS at the Albany Med Health System at SPAC Live Nation. This performance is a part of Lindsey Stirling’s “Duality Untamed” tour, a tour that is traveling throughout North America during the summer.
The Guess Who – July 14
The Guess Who will perform as a part of their “Takin’ It Back Tour” along with special guest Don Felder on July 14th at 7:30 pm at the Albany Med Health System at SPAC Live Nation. Presale tickets are available for SPAC members on March 4-5 on the SPAC website.
From Haydn to Gershwin – July 15
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will bring From Hayden to Gershwin on Wednesday, July 15th, at 7:30 pm. This program includes a lively Trio in C Major by Joseph Haydn, the youthful Piano Quartet in C minor by Felix Mendelssohn, a selection of Johannes Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, and Three Meditations from Mass for Cello and piano by Leonard Bernstein. The concert will conclude with Cuban Overture by George Gershwin.
TOTO – July 16
Toto, known for the song “Africa,” will perform along with Christopher Cross & The Romantics on Thursday, July 16th, at 6:45 pm. Tickets for the concert are on sale now, and more information and tickets can be found on SPAC’s website.
The Dave Matthews Band – July 17 and 18
Dave Matthews Band tour will stop at SPAC for their 50th headline performance at SPAC, performing on both July 17th at 7:30pm and July 18th at 7:30 pm, at the Albany Med Health System at SPAC Live Nation.
Burleigh, Dvořák, and Beethoven - July 19th
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will bring Burleigh, Dvořák, and Beethoven to SPAC on July 19th at 3:00pm at the Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College. The concert begins with Southland Sketches by Harry T. Burleigh, then a Trio in G minor by Antonín Dvořák, and closes with the Quintet in C major written by Beethoven.
Train – July 22
Train, an American pop rock band from San Francisco, will perform on Wednesday, July 22nd at 6:45 pm at Albany Med Health System at SPAC Live Nation. The band will perform with special guests Barenaked Ladies & Matt Nathanson.
Winds Around the World – July 22
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will bring Winds Around the World to SPAC on Wednesday, July 22nd at 7:30pm at the Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College. This program highlights wind instruments as it opens with Beethoven’s Sonata in F major, followed by Summer music for wind quintet by Samuel Barber. The program will also include the Trio for abode, clarinet, and bassoon by Heitor Villa-Labos, and Sonata for Flute and Piano by Otar Taktaishvili. Finally, the program will conclude with the Rhapsody in D minor by Joseph Jongen.
Five Finger Death Punch – July 23
Five Finger Death Punch is a chart-topping hard rock band, known for their energetic and striking music. The band will perform on Thursday, July 23rd, at 6:45pm, along with special guests Cody Jinks & Eva Under Fire at the Albany Med Health System at SPAC Live Nation.
Tim McGraw – July 15
Tim McGraw will perform on Saturday, July 25th at 7:00pm, with special guest 49 Winchester, at Albany Med Health System at SPAC Live Nation. This performance is a part of Tim McGraw’s “Pawn Shop Guitar Tour” traveling throughout North America.
Calidore String Quartet – July 26
The Calidore String Quartet, from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, will perform on Sunday, July 26th at 3:00 pm at Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College. The program opens with the String Quartet in F Major, followed by Haydn’s “Joke” Quartet, and Mozart’s “Prussian” Quartet in B-flat Major. The program will also feature the Italian Serenade by Hugo Wolf and close with At the Octoroon Balls, by Wynton Marsalis.
Guns N’ Roses – July 26
Guns N’ Roses, a famous and celebrated American rock band, will perform on Sunday, July 26th, at 6:25 pm with special guests Public Enemy. Guns N’ Roses are one of the most-streamed rock bands in the world and were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for their album Appetite for Destruction.
Mötley Crüe – July 29
Mötley Crüe has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, been nominated for 3 Grammys, and is known for their iconic live performances. Mötley Crüe will perform on Wednesday, July 29th at 6:30 pm as a part of “The Return of Carnival of Sin” tour with performances by Tesla & Extreme.
Blues Traveler & Gin Blossoms – July 30
On Thursday, July 30th, at 6:00 pm, Blues Traveler & Gin Blossoms will perform with Spin Doctors. Blues Traveler is known for their hit “Run-Around,” which won a Grammy Award, and Gin Blossoms were incredibly influential in the 90s alternative radio scene.
John Mulaney – July 31
John Mulaney, a four-time Emmy Award winner, comedian, and actor, will perform at SPAC on Friday, July 31st, at 8:00pm, at the Albany Med Health System at SPAC Live Nation. John Mulaney has won for Emmy Awards, a Critics Choice award, and is an award-winning writer, actor and comedian.
Philadelphia Orchestra Summer Residency – August 5 through 22
From August 5th to 22nd, the Philadelphia Orchestra will celebrate its 60th anniversary season in partnership with SPAC through a three-week residency. The residency is led by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the music and artistic director. The season and residency will pair classical masterworks with SPAC premieres and performances by distinguished and talented musicians. Notable musicians and artists include Josh Groban, a Grammy-nominated singer; Gregory Alan Isakov, a Grammy-nominated indie-folk-singer; and Brian Stokes Mitchell, a Tony Award-winning Broadway star.
Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner – August 23
Get The Led Out will come to SPAC to perform on Saturday, August 23rd, at 6:30 pm as a tribute to Foreigner and Lynyrd Skynyrd. This performance is a part of their “Double Trouble Vision” tour, celebrating two critically acclaimed tributes with back-to-back performances.
Luke Bryan – August 29
Luke Brian is a well-known country music star. He has had 12 million global album sales and has received the Hall of Fame Award. Luke Bryan will come to SPAC along with special guests Drew Baldridge, Lanie Gardner, Lauren Watkins, and DJ Rock, to perform on Saturday, August 29th, at 7:30 pm at Albany Med Health System at SPAC Live Nation.
Pitbull – September 2
Pitbull, a Grammy Award-winning superstar, will come to SPAC with special guest Lil Jon to perform on Wednesday, September 2nd, at 8:00pm. Pitbull is highly celebrated in the music world and is known for his motivational and inspiring messages through his songs.
Parker McCollum – September 5
Parker McCollum, a country musician, will perform at SPAC on September 5th at 7:30pm with special guests Vincent Mason and Owen Riegling. The performance is a part of his “Parker McCollum Tour,” which is one of the busiest touring acts in Country music.
O.A.R – September 19
O.A.R, also known as Of A Revolution, an American rock band, will perform at SPAC on Saturday, September 19th at 7:00pm with special guests Gavin DeGraw and KT Tunstall. The O.A.R. band features Marc Roberge, Chris Culos, Richard On, Benji Gersham, and Jerry DePizzo.
It is clear that this year’s summer events and concerts lineup offers great opportunities to see and enjoy talented artists from an array of different genres. Additional details and tickets for all performances can be found on SPAC’s website.
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