Saratoga Jazz Festival
Presented by GE Vernova
Saturday • Jun 27, 2026 • 11:00am
Join us at the 49th Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival! 2 days, 2 stages, and 22 electrifying artists from jazz to roots, funk, blues, soul, rock, indie, and beyond.
Kick off summer with good times and great vibes — enjoy craft beer, a local food vendor village, a fine arts and crafts fair, family fun, and more! Pack the cooler, lawn chairs, pop-up tent, and any of your favorite festival essentials for an unforgettable weekend celebrating art, nature, and community on SPAC’s idyllic grounds.
This year’s headliners are R&B legend and “Godmother of Soul” Patti LaBelle and the New Orleans rock collective known for their triple-platinum hit “Wish I Knew You,” The Revivalists.
The 2026 lineup bridges legacy and discovery, presenting iconic arts alongside the next generation. The festival will bring together a dynamic mix of genre-defying artists, including blues guitar virtuoso Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Afro-Cuban funk phenomenon Cimafunk, and hip, soul-inflected rhythm and blues band The Dip. They’ll be joined by jazz powerhouse vocalists Dianne Reeves and Cécile McLorin Salvant, contemporary and cutting-edge jazz leaders Terri Lyne Carrington and Lakecia Benjamin, Cuban piano master Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and many more!
The festival will also mark the 100th birthdays of jazz legends with two special performances: Miles Electric Band: Celebrating Miles Davis’s Centennial and Skidmore Jazz Institute Faculty All-Stars Celebrate John Coltrane’s Centennial.
See Saturday’s full lineup below or click here to check out Sunday’s lineup
Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, February 13 at 10AM.
SPAC Member presale takes place February 6-12, tiered by membership level:
- President’s Circle, Premiere Patron, & Corporate Visionary: Friday, February 6 at 10AM
- Golden Patron, Corporate Innovator, & Corporate Pioneer: Monday, February 9 at 10AM
- Patron, Corporate Leader, & Corporate Mentor: Tuesday, February 10 at 10AM
- Bravo & Encore: Wednesday, February 11 at 10AM
- Applause & Ovation: Thursday, February 12 at 10AM
Not a member? Join today for presale access!
Premier Parking Upgrade Available!
Premier parking is available as an optional upgrade for Saratoga Jazz Festival! Limited spaces are available. Purchase at checkout for $40 and enjoy easy access to the Route 50 entry gate.
Plus, purchase pit tickets and receive 1 FREE premier parking pass for that day of the festival! The free pass will be emailed to you automatically following your purchase of a pit ticket. Offer limited to 1 free premier parking pass per account (additional premier parking passes can be purchased).
General admission parking is free.
Saturday Lineup
Amphitheater Stage
- Patti LaBelle
- Miles Electric Band: Celebrating Miles Davis’s Centennial
- Cécile McLorin Salvant
- The Dip
- Gonzalo Rubalcaba First Meeting with Chris Potter, Larry Grenadier, & Eric Harland
- Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science
Charles R. Wood Discovery Stage
- Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston with special guest Gregory Tardy
- Orrin Evans Trio featuring Luques Curtis & Mark Whitfield, Jr.
- Tyreek McDole
- Ana Popovic
- Avishai Cohen Big Vicious
- Brass Queens
*Artists and lineup subject to change.
Ways to Save
2-Day Discount
Buy both days and save! Get 10% off your order when you buy tickets to both days of the festival.
Available through June 12. Discount will apply automatically at checkout.
SPAC Member Discount
SPAC Members save 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 $25 lawn tickets or 25% off amphitheater tickets (in pricing levels 3-6). 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.
Educator Rush Tickets
Educators receive 10% off regular priced tickets. Tickets must be purchased in person on the day-of the event at the SPAC Box Office. Valid educator ID is required.
Military Rush Tickets
Active military members and veterans receive 10% off regular priced tickets. Tickets must be purchased in person on the day-of the event at the SPAC Box Office. Valid military ID is required.
Please note, only one discount is valid per ticket.
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.
2026 Sponsors
Lead Sponsor, GE Vernova
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.
Auto Sponsor, McGovern Automotive Group
“Kids in Free” Co-Sponsor, CDPHP
“Kids in Free” Co-Sponsor,
Fenimore Asset Management
Producing Partner
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.
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 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.
Amphitheater House Rules for Saratoga Jazz Festival
“House” refers to seating inside the amphitheater. House rules are applicable inside the amphitheater for Saratoga Jazz Festival and other SPAC-produced festivals.
- 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.
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.