Saratoga Jazz Festival
Presented by GE Vernova
Sunday • Jun 29, 2025 • 11:45am
Join us at the 48th Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival! 2 days, 2 stages and 22 electrifying artists from jazz to roots, funk, blues, pop, indie and beyond.
Kick off summer with good times and great vibes– enjoy craft beer, tasty eats, a fine arts fair, family fun and more!
Festival Day at a Glance – Sunday, June 29:
- Gates open at 10:30AM
- Performances begin at 11:45AM on the Charles R. Wood Discovery Stage
- Amphitheater performances begin at 12:30PM
Premier Parking Upgrade Available!
Premier parking optional upgrade available for this performance! Limited spaces available.
Purchase at checkout for $40 and enjoy easy access to the Route 50 entry gate.
General admission parking is free.
Sunday Lineup
Amphitheater Stage
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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
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Cory Wong
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Cassandra Wilson – only NY performance of “New Moon Daughter” a 30th anniversary celebration!
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Al Di Meola Acoustic Band
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DJ Logic & Friends
Charles R. Wood Discovery Stage
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Gary Bartz
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Bria Skonberg Quintet
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Brandee Younger Trio
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La Excelencia
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Skidmore Jazz Institute Faculty All-Stars Celebrate their Heroes featuring Clay Jenkins, Jimmy Greene, Steve Davis, Dave Stryker, Bill Cunliffe, Todd Coolman & Dennis Mackrel
Set Times
Amphitheater Stage
12:30PM — Al Di Meola Acoustic Band
2:10PM — DJ Logic & Friends
3:50PM — Cassandra Wilson
5:30PM — Cory Wong
7:15PM — Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Charles R. Wood Discovery Stage
11:45AM — Skidmore Jazz Institute Faculty All-Stars
1:10PM — Brandee Younger Trio
2:40PM — Bria Skonberg Quintet
4:10PM — Gary Bartz
5:45PM — La Excelencia
*Set times subject to change
2025 Local Eats
Ginger Love Café – Filipino Street Food
Squires Kettle Korn Co.
2025 Craft Fair Friends
*Abby Kirkman Quilts, Delmar, NY — quilts, quilted clothing, notebooks, pouches, tote bags
Afri-Root Collective, Newton, MA — fair trade sustainable tree bark products
Amazulu Collections / UrbanKarmaWear, Philadelphia, PA — jewelry, wearable art clothing & accessories
*Anni Maliki, Housatonic, MA — sterling silver jewelry
Ava Love, Clearwater, FL — women’s silkscreen, flower dye, & ice dye clothing
Ashanti Fields, Brooklyn, NY — men’s & ladies clothing & accessories
Aziz Fashions, New York, NY — fashions by Aziz
Beekman Street Arts District, Saratoga Springs, NY — four Beekman Street artists: Frittelli & Lockwood, Eden Compton, Blackbird Design, and L’Esperance Tile (see below for more details)
*Christina Fuller Ceramics, Afton, NY — wheel-thrown, altered, and hand-built ceramics
Culture-Cross, Savannah, GA — sculptures, art, jewelry & world crafts
*Dane Tilghman Artwork, Exton, PA — original paintings
*Dave Russo Art, Ashfield, MA — 3D, mostly music related, drawings & paintings
Doray Unlimited, Rosedale, NY — leather handbags & accessories
*Indicates new vendor for 2025
*Ecowrist LLC, Brooklyn, NY — wood, copper, leather, stone watches & jewelry
Fantasy Glass Works, W. Hempstead, NY — stained glass kaleidoscopes, earrings, paintings, prints
Fatima’s Silver Creations, Philadelphia, PA — fine sterling silver jewelry
Frankie Flores Art, Saratoga Springs, NY — paintings, prints, painted instruments
Goodway Bakery, Troy, NY — rum cakes
Hannah Daye & Co, Millbrook, NY — silver, gold & gemstone jewelry
Hatsational by DEI, Saratoga Springs, NY — men’s and women’s hats
Heitmann’s Gourmet Specialties & Nuts, Hopewell Jct, NY — English toffees, glazed nuts, gourmet gummies
Hooked Productions, Newark Valley, NY — apparel inspired by adventure, music & love
*Hudson & Kings, Newburgh, NY — embossed NY themed cushions, pouches, and music items
*Internal Fire Glass, Malta, NY — blown glass spheres
Jazz House, Groveland, NY — polymer clay earrings, art prints
*Kabuki Hats, Watkins Glen, NY — hats for men & women
*Kabyco, Portland, ME — gemstone and metalwork jewelry
Katherine’s Henna, Niagara Falls, NY — all natural henna tattoos
*Khepra Jewelers LLC, Milwaukee, WI — precious metal & gemstone jewelry
*K.I. Jewelry by Melody, Springfield Gardens, NY — sterling silver & semi-precious stone jewelry
Koza Cashmere Co, Glens Falls, NY — stuffed animals, home goods, mittens
Lady Reborn Art, Porter Corners, NY — fine art painting on canvas & original designs on canvas jackets, purses, wallets, greeting cards, etc.
LeeMee Art & Design, Bethesda, MD — original paintings, reproductions
*Maiden Metals by Iris Planter, Buffalo, NY — precious metal and gemstone jewelry
Metallic Art Graphics, Richmond, VA — mixed media art & graphics
M&M Links, Ludlow, MA — jewelry from stones, wood, shell, glass, pearls, metal
*Native Pueblo, LLC, Jacksonville, FL — Native American arts & crafts
Nica-Art, Seane, PA — pottery
Nine Steps Away to Africa, Albany, NY — African drums, art, clothing, jewelry
*Nohemm, New York, NY — block printed African sundresses & skirts
Psychic Boutique, Ramsey, NJ — tarot & palm readings
*Queen Bee Remedies, Clifton Park, NY — all-natural bee-inspired wellness products
Remedies from Nature, Pikesville, MD — herbal remedies, artisan soaps, infused body butters, personal care products
RMY Art, Mountainside, NJ — fine art drawings & paintings of jazz musicians
*S&M Woodmasters, Nesconset, NY — roll out tables in a bag
Soma Fashion, New York, NY — handmade bags & accessories out of recycled plastic
Suzette Art Couture, Philadelphia, PA — millinery & accessories
*The Brownstone, New York, NY — contemporary women’s clothing & accessories
Third Wolf, Wayne, NJ — original art, hand painted clothing, vinyl decals, accessories
Toucan Hats by Carole Amper, Kingston, NY — fashion hats & visors
True Honey Teas, Lorton, VA — prepackaged craft teas infused with honey
*Visions of Tibet, Highland, NY — handmade crafts & clothing from the Himalayas
Women’s Peace Collection, Great Barrington, MA — fair trade crafts, jewelry, clothing
“Artists on Beekman” Craft Demonstrations
Stay tuned for the full demonstration schedule!
Frittelli & Lockwood — hand loom weaving
Eden Compton — painting on canvas
Blackbird Design — jewelry design
L’Esperance Studio — handmade art tiles
2025 Sponsors
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.
GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world. GE Vernova’s mission is embedded in its name – it retains its legacy, “GE,” as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy. Supported by the Company purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova will help deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. Learn more: GE Vernova’s website and LinkedIn.
“Kids in Free” presented by Fenimore Asset Management
Producing Partner
Ways to Save
2 Day Pass Discount
Buy both days and save! Get10% off your order when you buy tickets to both days of the festival.
Available through June 14. Discount will apply automatically at checkout.
SPAC Member Discount
SPAC Members receive 15%-20%* on all Saratoga Jazz Festival tickets! Not a member? Join today!
*Discount is tiered by membership level.
Kids in Free
Kids 12 and under are free on the lawn and 50% off in the amphitheater (with an accompanying adult ticketholder)!
Student Discount
Students can enjoy $28 lawn tickets or 25% off amphitheater tickets. Student discount will automatically be applied at checkout. The student must pick up tickets at the SPAC Box Office on the day of the event and show proof of student ID or enrollment.
Offer valid for amphitheater pricing levels 3-6.
Group Sales
Experience SPAC together! From groups of friends and family to corporate outings, senior centers, summer camps, and arts schools, we can curate a special experience for your group of 10 or more. We offer discounts, flexible options and can work with your group leader to tailor your needs for a memorable day.
SPAC Event Ground Rules
Applicable for SPAC-produced events only, including Saratoga Jazz Festival, New York City Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and other special events.
Permitted Items
- Food, beverages, and disposable utensils (compostable, plastic, reusable, etc.)
- Blankets and breathable ground coverings
- Umbrellas
- Please note: Only personal-sized umbrellas will be permitted on the amphitheater lawn.
- Lawn Chairs
- Please note: Lawn chairs must not exceed 43” in height when opened. Lawn chairs on the center amphitheater lawn must not exceed 26″ in height when opened.
- Tents
- Please note: Tents of any size will NOT be permitted on the Amphitheater lawn or are immediately in front of the Charles R. Wood Discovery Stage.
*Items listed are subject to change or vary on show day*
Items Not Permitted
- Metal utensils
- Plastic tarps
- Lawn chairs over 43” in height when opened
- Tents are prohibited from the Amphitheater lawn as well as the area immediately in front of the Charles R. Wood Discovery Stage
- Grills, cooking equipment, or any flame that uses a liquid, gas, or gel accelerant
- Laser pointers
- Drones
- Professional audio or video recording equipment
- Cameras with detachable lenses
- Bikes, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, etc.
- Pets (except ADA approved service animals)
- Illegal drugs or substances
- Weapons of any kind
*Items listed are subject to change or vary on show day*
Ground Rules
- Security Procedure – To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for SPAC visitors and staff, all bags will be inspected, and all personnel will be searched via metal detectors. Bags include but are not limited to coolers, baskets, tote bags, purses, diaper bags, strollers, and other containers. Any item that is not permitted to come onto the SPAC grounds should be disposed of or returned to your vehicle.
- Smoking is permitted on the SPAC grounds in designated areas only. Please ensure that all cigarette butts are disposed of properly.
- Guests are welcome to bring items such as blankets and umbrellas but please consider others around you. If your items are disruptive to others, you may be asked to remove them.
- Reentry is permitted for SPAC-produced events. Guests must obtain a reentry wristband from staff at the gates prior to exiting the venue.
- SPAC has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment of any kind, including but not limited to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender presentation, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, and citizenship. Harassment includes but is not limited to stalking, verbal or physical intimidation, offensive verbal comments, physical assault and/or battery, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome physical attention. If you are made to feel uncomfortable or unsafe, please immediately report any concerns to SPAC staff or security personnel so appropriate action can be taken.
House Rules for Saratoga Jazz Festival
Applicable inside the amphitheater.
- Bags and coolers are permitted in the amphitheater so long as they can remain on your lap for the duration of the performance or fit underneath your seat. Items must be smaller than 11”x16”x11” to fit underneath your seat. Any item larger than these dimensions will need to be left, at your own risk, on the concrete apron at the entrance to the amphitheater. Please note that SPAC is not responsible for items that are left unsupervised.
- Food and beverages are permitted in the amphitheater. Please ensure that all waste is disposed of in the appropriate receptacle.
- Video, photography, audio, or cell phone recording during performances is prohibited.
- Guests that hold a General Admission/Lawn ticket are permitted to dance on the concrete apron at the rear of the amphitheater, while guests with a seated ticket are permitted to dance in the areas beside sections 4 and 5.
All SPAC ground rules are subject to change. By entering the SPAC grounds, guests agree to abide by the rules listed above. Management reserves the right to modify these rules or can request to see the contents of any belongings brought on property at their discretion. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining the utmost levels of safety and convenience for our guests and staff.
SPAC Amphitheater
Our main stage has a 25,000 person capacity with sheltered seats for 5,200 people and a sloping lawn for an additional 20,000 people.
Where to Stay
Whether you’re visiting from out of town, or want to stay the night nearby after an event, Saratoga Springs has a place waiting for you. As part of our commitment to the community, SPAC is proud to collaborate with preferred hotel partners to offer the best experience to our guests.