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!
Tickets go on sale to the public on January 24. SPAC Member presale begins on January 21, tiered by membership level. Join today to enjoy presale access and discounts!
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
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 featuring Vernon Reid, Cyro Baptista, Emilio Modeste, James Hurt, Felix Pastorius & Terreon Gully
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
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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.
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.
Saratoga Jazz Festival Ground Rules
Applicable for Saratoga Jazz Festival only. View classical event ground rules here. View Live Nation event ground rules here.
Permitted Items
- Food, beverages, and disposable utensils.
- Picnic blankets and breathable ground coverings.
- Umbrellas and chairs are permitted, but will be restricted by sizing for use on the main amphitheater lawn, as follows:
- Lawn chairs must not exceed 43” when collapsed.
- Lawn chairs on the center amphitheater lawn must not exceed 26″ in height when opened.
- Only personal-sized umbrellas will be permitted on the lawn.
Items Not Permitted
- Weapons of any kind
- Glass containers
- Plastic tarps
- Lawn chairs over 43” when collapsed.
- 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)
Grounds:
- To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all SPAC visitors and staff, all containers and packages will be inspected. This includes coolers, baskets, tote bags, purses, diaper bags, strollers, and all 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 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 this event.Guests must obtain a reentry wristband from staff at the gates prior to exiting the venue.
House:
- 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.
- Please avoid blocking the view of others.
- 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.
- 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.
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.