Live Nation presents
Outlaw Music Festival
Featuring Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Wilco, Lucinda Williams and Waylon Payne
Saturday • Aug 02, 2025 • 4:00pm
Tickets go onsale to the public on February 7 at 10AM.
SPAC Member presales begin on February 5 at 10AM, tiered by membership level. Not a member? Join today for presale access!
Willie Nelson, Mark Rothbaum, Keith Wortman, Blackbird Presents, and Live Nation are thrilled to announce the Outlaw Music Festival 10TH Anniversary Tour! The 2025 tour is the biggest Outlaw tour to date, featuring an unparalleled lineup of legends and superstars who will make a stop at Broadview Stage at SPAC (Saratoga Performing Arts Center) in Saratoga Springs, NY, on August 2, with Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Wilco, Lucinda Williams, and Waylon Payne.
The Outlaw Music Festival proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of unforgettable performances and camaraderie among music luminaries and fans alike. Since its 2016 inception in Scranton, PA, the festival has become a hallmark of authentic Americana, developing into one of North America’s largest annual touring franchises. The Outlaw Music Festival Tour, led by cultural and musical icon Willie Nelson, unites music legends with today’s superstars in celebration of the outlaw spirit and genre-defying music. Artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, John Fogerty, John Mellencamp, Luke Combs, Neil Young, Phil Lesh, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Sheryl Crow, Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers, Tyler Childers, Van Morrison, Zach Bryan, ZZ Top, and many more have been a part of the Outlaw Tour, creating unforgettable music memories. This milestone year promises to be the biggest yet, with 35 stops across 22 states featuring an incredible lineup of artists, vibrant festival experiences, and special tributes to its storied history. Join us as we honor a decade of trailblazing music and memories, with the Outlaw Music Festival continuing to set the stage for the next generation of legendary performances. See the Outlaw Music Festival’s 10th Anniversary gallery at http://outlawmusicfestival.com/10years.
“What an amazing lineup to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Outlaw Music Festival Tour. I can’t wait to join friends and family in bringing this celebration to the fans we love,” says Willie Nelson.
Broadview Stage at SPAC
Broadview Stage at SPAC has a 25,000 person capacity with sheltered seats for 5,200 people and a sloping lawn for an additional 20,000 people.
Getting Here
Plan a trip to SPAC using these details on directions, parking & drop off locations, ride-shares, and more.
Live Nation Ground Rules
Please note: guests are not allowed to bring alcohol to Live Nation events and the items listed below are subject to change or vary on show day.
Starting in 2025 for Live Nation shows only, no outside chairs will be permitted inside the venue. Lawn chairs are available for rent for most Live Nation shows and must be turned in at the end of the event.
To rent a lawn chair in advance, click on the “UPGRADES AVAILABLE” dropdown on the upgrade page at Livenation.com and select “Lawn Chair Rental”. Our rental chairs are 27.6” wide X 27.6” deep X 30.5” tall.
Permitted Items
- ONLY small clutches, wristlets, or fanny packs no bigger than 6”x 9” OR clear plastic bags NO BIGGER than 12″x6″x12” will be allowed inside.
- Cameras – nonprofessional only, no detachable lenses
- Binoculars
- Umbrellas (personal-sized, no pointed ends)
- Food – in a clear, 1-gallon zip-lock bag
- Water – an empty water bottle OR up to 1 gallon of water in a factory sealed bottle is permitted.
- Small blankets
- Strollers (if used to transport a child). Due to the size of the crowds, we advise against bringing strollers and it will be difficult to navigate.
- Medicine / Prescriptions
- Breast pumps / milk coolers
*Items listed are subject to change or vary on show day*
Items Not Permitted
- Weapons of any kind
- Alcohol
- Illegal drugs/substances
- Glass containers
- Cans
- Hard/soft coolers
- Average sized bags/backpacks
- Large or oversized bags/backpacks, such as luggage, duffel bags, or industrial/camping-sized backpacks
- Personal lawn chairs
- Laser pointers
- Animals (except ADA approved service animals)
- Fireworks
- iPads/tablets
- Selfie sticks
*Items listed are subject to change or vary on show day*
All Live Nation 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.