Saratoga Performing Arts Center

About The Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Located inside beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park, The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (known locally as SPAC) is a music and peforming arts venue that features classical programming, festivals and major concerts.  The New York City Ballet is in residency each summer as is The Philadelphia Orchestra.  Major festivals include the Jazz Festival and the Saratoga Wine and Food Festival.  Major concerts featuring popular rock, country and pop stars highlight a summer season full of music and performances.

What You Need To Know

Key dates for SPAC in 2010 -
SPAC Extended Season: May 22 & 28, June 3 
José Limón Dance Company:  June 10
The Jazz Festival:  June 26 and 27
The New York City Ballet: July 6 - July 17
Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company:  July 28
The Saratoga Chamber Music Festival:  August 2-17
The Philadelphia Orchestra:  August 4 - August 21
The Saratoga Wine & Food Festival and Fall Ferrari Festival: September 10-12

Insider Tips

Depending on the date, It may be difficult to find rooms near SPAC for major rock concerts.  Please refer to our full list of saratoga hotels, motels and campgrounds for area lodging options. 

Saratoga Performing Arts Center Getaway Packages

Immerse yourself in the arts by boooking one of our Ultimate Ballet Experience Packages or our Ultimate Orchestra Experience Packages.  You can also find great packages for the Saratoga Wine and Food Festival and the Jazz Festival here.   

Contact and Ticket Information:

For a ticket information, a schedule of concerts and more visit the Saratoga Performing Arts Center web site by clicking here.

Extended Season at SPAC

SPAC’s 2010 Extended Season will feature jazz bassists Ben Williams, who won First Place at the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition last October, as well as vocalist Sachal Vasandani who is said to be a “rising star” in the jazz world.  Dance is a part of this series with Jason Samuels Smith along with his dance troupe A.C.G.I. (Anybody Can Get It).  This tap sensation is an Emmy Award-winner, has been a guest performer on television’s “So You Think You Can Dance” and will surely put on an energetic performance in Saratoga.  Performances are May 22, 28 and June 3 in the Spa Little Theater at 8:00 p.m.  Tickets can be ordered online.

The New York City Ballet - July 6-17, 2010

The New York City Ballet’s 2010 summer residency at SPAC will feature 16 ballets, including three performances of Balanchine’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Back by popular demand are a number of pre-performance events that are free and open to all ticket holders.  Special events include:  American Girl Night (Jul 14), Children’s Workshops on the Lawn (Jul 9 & 16), Friday Family Nights (Jul 9 & 16), Girls Night Out (Jul 13) and Thursday Date Nights (Jul 8 & 15). For more information and tickets, go online to www.spac.org. 

The Philadelphia Orchestra - August 4-21, 2010

The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2010 summer season at SPAC will be a program of classical and contemporary masterpieces.  Highlights include the return of award-winning actor Alec Baldwin narrating “Peter and the Wolf”, special guest soloists Yo-Yo Ma and Sarah Chang, a "Farewell Concert" with Charles Dutoit and Chantal Juillet, an acrobatic “CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE”, Pops Concert series and more.  Special pre-performance events include: Children's Workshops on the Lawn (Aug 6, 13 & 20), CDPHP Friday Family Nights (Aug 6, 13 &20), Thursday Date Nights (Aug 5, 12 & 19), Evening with an Artist (Aug 14) and 1812 Overture, Saturday (Aug 21). Tickets can be ordered online at www.spac.org.

Saratoga Chamber Music Festival - August 2 - 17, 2010

The 2010 Saratoga Chamber Music Festival will be a Farewell Celebration Season for its program founder and Music Director, Chantal Juillet.  This year is highlighted by featured ensembles, including a 2009 Gramophone award-winner, The Ebène Quartet, an opening week performance by The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio and standout musicians, including Sarah Chang, Andrew Von Oeyen, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Kirill Gerstein and more.  Performances are in the Spa Little Theater and tickets are available online at www.spac.org.