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Getting Here

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Saratoga Performing Arts Center

GPS Address – Route 50 Lot (Main Parking Lot): 400 Ballston Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Mailing & Office Address: 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Interactive Grounds Map

Spa Little Theater

GPS Address: 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Directions By Car

By Car from South (New York, New Jersey and Westchester)
  • NY State Thruway north to Exit 24 (Albany). 
  • Get on I-87 (The Northway) headed north, to Exit 13N (Saratoga). 
  • As you exit at 13N, turn right off the ramp onto Rte. 9 North and continue for approximately 2.5 miles. 
  • Pass through a traffic light with Saratoga Honda on the right.
  • Signs for the entrance to Saratoga Spa State Park will be on your left. (Saratoga Performing Arts Center is inside the Park.)
  • Turn left onto Avenue of The Pines.
  • Follow the Avenue of The Pines through the park. Bear right at the fork. Pass Saratoga Automobile Museum on the left.
  • At the end of Avenue of the Pines, at the traffic light, turn left onto Rte. 50, heading south.
  • Approximately 500 yards on the left is the main parking and Box Office for Saratoga Performing Arts Center. 
From Western New York 
  • NY State Thruway to Exit 28, Fultonville. 
  • Head toward Johnstown and follow Rte. 29 to Saratoga Springs. Rte 29 intersects with West Avenue. Take a right on West and follow to Rte. 50. Right onto Rte. 50, through a set of traffic lights and left into SPAC’s main parking lot and Box Office, marked with signs on the left. OR 
  • Take Exit 27, Amsterdam, and follow Rte. 67 East to Ballston Spa and Rte. 50 North, to Saratoga Springs. The main parking lot and Box Office for SPAC is located north of Ballston Spa, on your right. The entrance is at a set of lights and clearly marked. 
From Canada and Northern New York 
  • Take I-87 (The Northway) south to Exit 13N. As you exit at 13N, turn right off the ramp onto Rte. 9 North and continue for approximately 2.5 miles. 
  • Pass through a traffic light with Saratoga Honda on the right. 
  • Signs for the entrance to Saratoga Spa State Park will be on your left. (Saratoga Performing Arts Center is inside the Park.) 
  • Turn left onto Avenue of The Pines.
  • Follow the Avenue of The Pines through the park. Bear right at the fork. Pass Saratoga Automobile Museum on the left.
  • At the end of Avenue of the Pines, at the traffic light, turn left onto Rte. 50, heading south.
  • Approximately 500 yards on the left is the main parking and Box Office for Saratoga Performing Arts Center. 
From Central Vermont and New Hampshire 
  • Take Route 4 to Schuylerville and turn onto Route 29 to Saratoga Springs (Route 29 becomes Lake Avenue). Continue to Broadway (Route 9 South). Left onto Broadway, to entrance to SPAC, inside Saratoga Spa State Park, on your right.
  • Follow the Avenue of The Pines through the park. Bear right at the fork. Pass Saratoga Automobile Museum on the left.
  • At the end of Avenue of the Pines, at the traffic light, turn left onto Route 50, heading south.
  • Approximately 500 yards on the left is the main parking and Box Office for Saratoga Performing Arts Center. 
From Massachusetts and Connecticut 
  • Take the Mass. Turnpike to the NY State Thruway, to Exit 24, Albany. 
  • Get on I-87 (The Northway) headed north, to Exit 13N (Saratoga). 
  • As you exit at 13N, turn right off the ramp onto Route 9 North and continue for approximately 2.5 miles. 
  • Pass through a traffic light with Saratoga Honda on the right. 
  • Signs for the entrance to Saratoga Spa State Park will be on your left. (Saratoga Performing Arts Center is inside the Park.) Turn left onto Avenue of The Pines. 
  • Follow the Avenue of The Pines through the park. Bear right at the fork. Pass Saratoga Automobile Museum on the left. 

Rideshare & Drop Off/Pick Up

(Taxis, Uber, Lyft, etc)

A designated rideshare drop off and pick up location can be found in the Route 50 East Lot (Main Parking Lot).   

Drive into the parking lot, take an immediate right and follow signs leading to the designated curbside location. In addition to local taxi services, both Uber and Lyft provide service throughout the Capital Region. 

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Directions via Public Transit

Bus

Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) provides regular bus transportation throughout the Capital Region. Bus Route 450 runs between Downtown Schenectady to Wilton. The nearest bus stop is within walking distance to SPAC and is located at the intersection of Route 50 and Geyser Road. 

View CDTA Bus Schedule

Train

Amtrak provides service to Saratoga Springs (SAR) from all points including Buffalo, Boston, New York City, Montreal, and a new summer schedule from Burlington, VT. The train station is located 2.5 miles from SPAC. Taxis and rideshare vehicles are available for the short ride to the venue. Amtrak also provides service to Albany/Rensselaer (37 miles) for additional routes and schedules.  

View Train Station Information

Plane

Traveling from out of state? The Albany International Airport (ALB) is located just 27 miles from Saratoga Performing Arts Center.   

Albany International Airport’s Website 

Parking

SPAC Parking

SPAC General Admission Parking

For all SPAC produced events (e.g., New York City Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Saratoga Jazz Festival, etc.) parking is free and available throughout the day. 

SPAC Patron Parking

Dedicated parking for SPAC Patron level and higher levels of donors can be found in the Patrons’ Lot located behind the Saratoga Automobile Museum at 110 Avenue of the Pines.  Please have your designated hangtag displayed on the car rear-view mirror. 

Live Nation Parking

General Admission Parking

Gate & parking times vary – this information will be posted on individual event pages once it’s available. Parking in all lots throughout the Spa State Park is subject to a $10 fee per car via credit debit card only.  Vehicles cannot be left unattended overnight.  Oversize vehicles (busses, limos, and RVs) are subject to an additional fee. 

Premiere Parking

Premiere Parking is available in the Route 50 parking lot, directly behind the box office. Premiere Parking can be purchased in advance at livenation.com. 

Early Access Parking

Want to access the parking lots early to avoid traffic? You can do that with our new early access parking! The early access parking lot is located at the Route 50 West Parking lot and will open 2 hours prior to scheduled parking lot times. Come early, park close to the Route 50 main entrance, and enjoy time without the hassles of traffic or parking concerns!

You are not guaranteed a parking space with the purchase of early parking. Early parking spaces are not held once main lots open. If GA parking spaces are still available in Route 50 East/West lot after main lots, this purchase will be honored.

Early Access Parking can be purchased for select events in advance at livenation.com.

Reserved Parking

Want your own parking spot that is waiting just for you? Come early, come late – you are guaranteed one of our best parking spaces at the front of our Premier Parking lot with close, easy access to the Route 50 Entrance. Follow signs for Premier Parking. Limited Amount available! Parking Hang Tags will be given to you when you arrive at the Route 50 East Parking Lot and MUST be displayed to park in the corresponding reserved parking spot. FOR STANDARD SIZED VEHICLES ONLY.

Reserved Parking can be purchased in advance at livenation.com.

VIP Parking

Dedicated parking for Live Nation Season VIP Ticketholders can be found behind the Roosevelt Baths & Spa at 39 Roosevelt Drive.  Please have your designated hangtag displayed on the car rear-view mirror. 

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