Entertainment
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Some booking links are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We never let this influence which places we recommend.
The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is a 5,200-seat amphitheater set within Saratoga Spa State Park. It serves as the summer home of the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra, offering world-class performances under the stars. The venue also hosts major rock and pop concerts, drawing crowds to its lawn seating. Its distinctive feature is the combination of natural beauty and acoustics, with a sloping lawn that accommodates thousands more. Visitors can picnic before shows, enjoying the park's ambiance.
Don't miss
- See the New York City Ballet's summer residency, a highlight of the classical season.
- Catch a concert on the lawn, a popular and affordable way to experience live music.
- Explore the adjacent Spa State Park trails before an evening performance.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Saratoga Performing Arts Center
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inCultural Performance4.6★ · 38 travelers~1 hoursFree cancellationFrom$21 per personSee dates →
Best full daySeneca Lake Wine Tasting & Tour4.7★ · 219 travelers5–6 hoursFrom$263 per personSee dates →
Top ratedNiagara Falls Magic Theatre USA5★ · 174 travelers~2 hoursFrom$45 per personSee dates →More attractions in Saratoga Springs