Saratoga Performing Arts Center

06/07/2026

**C ☀️🍂❄️🌷 ​

BalletX takes center stage this Thursday with the S**C premiere of The Four Seasons Reimagined, set to a bold original score by Dan Deacon. ​

Plus, don’t miss the pre-performance talk with Christine Cox, BalletX Artistic & Executive Director and Co-Founder, on the Charles R. Wood Stage. ​

You won’t want to miss this performance! Grab your tickets, starting at only $29, to join us for this special performance!

🎫 -> https://bit.ly/3QB5UdR

06/06/2026

Father's Day is quickly approaching! Check out our S**C Father's Day Gift Guide for all the kinds of dads out there:​
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☀️ The festival-going dad:​
Saratoga Jazz Festival Tickets​
June 27 & 28​
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🎆 The dad who's a history buff:​
Tchaikovsky Spectacular​
August 5​
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📽️ The movie fanatic dad:​
Film Nights @ S**C​
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 in Concert on August 8​
Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert on August 21​
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😎 The stylish dad:​
S**C Merchandise​
(check out our 60th anniversary dad cap!)​

Find everything you need for gift-giving at spac.org

06/04/2026

Things are starting to look fresh over at Spa Little Theater – here's an update on the renovation! ✨🎭​

​Paint is officially applied throughout the building, with crisp white walls and bold black accents starting to brighten and define the space. Even the ceiling inside the theater has gotten its makeover!​

​The transformation is quickly coming together, and we can’t wait to share more behind-the-scenes progress with you as this new space comes to life. Stay tuned for continued updates! 👀 LeChase Construction Phinney Design Group

06/03/2026

June is here, which means the fesitval is right around the corner! Hear what Saratoga Jazz Festival Producer, Danny Melnick is getting excited about...​
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"I was interviewed by a prominent regional journalist yesterday for a piece on the jazz festival and he said, “I know we can talk about the music for hours, but I would like to know more about the totality of the festival because that’s what so exciting to me and my wife. We appreciate ‘everything’ about the scene there.”​

I went on to explain how we are intentional about every aspect of the festival. The grounds, the layout, the set times between the two stages, the crafts, the food, the t-shirt and poster designs, the artist merchandise signing schedule, and so much more. Each individual part of the festival is tied to the others so that the audience has a seamless yet connected experience throughout the weekend.​

We have over 50 craft fair vendors this year - from glassware to jewelry, clothes to pottery, home goods to natural beauty products and so much more. The craft fair has been curated and managed for years by Tim and Lisa Tobin. They spend months organizing this valuable asset and work to ensure the crafts "match the music.” You’ll know what I mean when you peruse the tents.​

The food is a festival all its own. With a mix of local favorites and exciting new vendors serving everything from New Orleans-style BBQ from Mazzone Hospitality and fresh oysters from Franklin Square Market to international cuisine from Ginger Love Cafe, wood-fired pizza from Fierro’s Pizza, and plenty of savory and sweet treats.​

And of course, the music. I was listening to a podcast this week with Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. He is producing Eddie 9V’s new album and said, “I just worked with Eddie Nine Volt on a new album and he is my guy. I think he carries the torch for Gregg Allman maybe even better than I do.” Eddie’s my guy too. My wife LOVES him and will be out there dancing with you during his set on Sunday, June 28.​

The jazz festival draws the most diverse audience of the summer, and we celebrate this ‘radical act’ by having a good time, hearing great music, eating fabulous food and buying beautifully crafted goods from local and regional artisans.​

This is community.​

This is culture.​

This is life.​

This is jazz festival weekend.​

See you there!"​
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Secure your spot for this year's Saratoga Jazz Festival June 27 & 28 -> https://spac.org/saratoga-performing-arts-center/saratoga-jazz-festival/

06/02/2026

🌈 Happy ! Check out some of the pride events happening in Saratoga throughout June:​

🥾 Hike with Pride​
📅 June 6 | ⏰ 10:00AM​
📍 Anchor Diamond Park, led by Saratoga Plan​

📖 Read with Pride​
📅 June 11 | ⏰ 7:00PM​
📍 Saratoga Springs Public Library​

🍊 OrangeTheory Saratoga Pride Fundraiser Day​
📅 June 16 | Preregistration required​
📍 OrangeTheory Fitness​
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🎤 Saratoga Pride Karaoke​
📅June 20 | ⏰8:00PM​
📍Bibulous Saratoga​

🎭 Pride Night at Opera Saratoga​
📅 June 24 | ⏰ 7:00PM​
📍 Universal Preservation Hall​

🎤Pride Open Mic Night​
📅 July 1 | ⏰7:00PM​
📍Whitman Brewing​
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Looking for even more ways to celebrate? Our friends at Saratoga Pride have put together a full month of events and activities. Learn more here ->

Check out the list of Pride Month activities. Be sure to check back as things continue to evolve and be added!

06/01/2026

**C 💃🎷 ​

Summer at S**C has officially started! This month, join us for the epic scale S**C premiere of BalletX’s The Four Seasons Reimagined and the weekend-long Saratoga Jazz Festival!​

Let us know what event you’ll be attending!?

05/30/2026

Don’t miss your chance to dance alongside members of the New York City Ballet or perform with musicians from The Philadelphia Orchestra at our FREE S**C Education events this summer! ✨​

Open to all ages and abilities, these one-of-a-kind experiences offer a fun and inspiring way to connect with world-class artists. Join us this summer and be part of something unforgettable!​

Learn more and register here -> https://spac.org/classes-and-workshops
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🙏 Our S**C School of the Arts and Education programs are made possible by the generous support from our Lead Sponsors National Grid and Stewart's Shops & The Dake Family, supporting sponsor 99.5 The River, and additional support from M&T Bank Charitable Foundation.

05/29/2026

🎉 It’s finally here — Summer S**Ctacular is TONIGHT! 🎉​

Looking for the perfect way to kick off your weekend? Party Passes are still available!​

✨ Your $175 Party Pass provides a donation to support S**C's mission and includes:​

🎶 Party Tent​
Food & cocktail tastings from local vendors​
Live music from Road Soda Pop and great vibes​

🎨 The Julie Bonacio Family Pavilion​
Zero-proof cocktails from Bars Without Boundaries​
Student artwork on display​
Photo booth fun​
S**C Merchandise for sale​
A sealed-bid auction for a chance to win an exclusive VIP experience​

🎆 Fireworks show over the S**C grounds ​

🕺💃 S**C Stage Dance Party​
Dance the night away right on the S**C stage with DJ Trumastr!​

Get your party pass and join us TONIGHT-> https://spac.org/events/spactacular-individual-tickets-party-pass/book/83202/​
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Supported by the S**C Action Council and Friends of S**C​
Must be 21+.

05/28/2026

S**C summer starts THIS WEEKEND and we’re kicking off the season with two incredible events! ☀️🎶✨​

First up: Summer S**Ctacular! Join us as we celebrate S**C’s 60th anniversary in style with an unforgettable night of music, celebration, and fundraising in support of S**C’s educational, artistic, and community programming.​

Grab your party pass here -> https://spac.org/events/spactacular-2026/

On Sunday: The Adirondack Trust Company Festival of Young Artists, a free community event showcasing hundreds of the Capital Region’s brightest young actors, dancers, musicians, singers, poets, and visual artists! 🎭🎨🎤 Register here ->​ https://spac.org/events/festival-of-young-artists-2026/

We can’t wait to celebrate our 60th anniversary with you all summer long! Tell us which S**C events are on your summer lineup 👇

05/28/2026

Thank you Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner for welcoming our Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Sobol at the state assembly yesterday!

We were honored to have a resolution commemorating S**C’s 60th anniversary.

Listen to the full introduction here -> https://nyassembly.gov/mem/?sh=video&ad=113&preview=memprev

I had the distinct pleasure of introducing Elizabeth Sobol, CEO of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, on the floor of the Assembly yesterday in recognition of S**C's 60th Anniversary!