Press Room

Click here to visit our Dropbox of photos and logos.

Saratoga Performing Arts Center

The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), located in the historic resort town of Saratoga Springs in upstate New York, is one of America’s most prestigious summer festivals. Its tranquil setting in a 2,400-acre park preserve surrounded by hiking trails, geysers, and natural mineral springs draws vacation crowds and arts connoisseurs each year for immersive experiences of performances by resident companies New York City Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival, Opera Saratoga, and concerts by Live Nation. SPAC also hosts the annual Saratoga Wine and Food Festival in addition to imaginative programming such as the popular “SPAC on Stage” series and Caffè Lena @ SPAC.

SPAC is a 501c3 charitable organization. Donations and proceeds from fundraising events benefit the Center’s children’s education programs and support the vibrancy of its classical season. For more information visit spac.org.

May 22, 2018 – Saratoga Performing Arts Center & Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Introduce Freihofer’s Jazz Fest Friday on June 22

May 16, 2018 – SPAC’s Board of Directors Report on Upcoming 2018 Season and Vision for the Future

April 17, 2018 – Saratoga Performing Arts Center Announces Inaugural “2018 Festival of Young Artists” on Sunday, June 3 @ 2 PM

Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival Lineup Adds 2018 NEA Jazz Master Todd Barkan to Festival Lineup

March 23, 2018 – “SPAC on Stage” Series Returns to Saratoga Performing Arts Center this August with Four Diverse Musical Groups that Span the Sonic Spectrum

March 18, 2018 – Trinity Irish Dance Company to have First-ever Appearance at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 30

41st Annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival Announces 2018 Lineup – June 23 & June 24

February 4, 2017 – Saratoga Performing Arts Center Announces 2018 Classical Season

National Ballet of Cuba to Make First Appearance in Capital Region as One of Four U.S. Locations

New York Times, 5/17
15 Summer Dance Festivals, Saratoga to Vail
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/17/arts/dance/summer-dance-festivals-saratoga-vail.html

The Daily Gazette, 5/17
SPAC’s efforts to Attract New Patrons ‘Paying Off’
https://dailygazette.com/article/2018/05/16/spac-s-efforts-to-attract-new-patrons-paying-off

Times Union, 5/17
SPAC Getting State Funds for Amphitheater Improvements
https://www.timesunion.com/7day-breaking/article/SPAC-getting-state-funds-for-amphitheater-12920143.php

The Saratogian, 5/17
SPAC Plans Upgrades to Venues Before Season Starts
http://www.saratogian.com/general-news/20180516/spac-plans-upgrades-to-venue-before-season-starts

BBC Music Magazine, 5/1
Musical Destinations
http://spac.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BBC-Music-Magazine-Musical-Destinations-May-2018.pdf

Saratoga.com, 4/18
Youth will Be Served…
https://www.saratoga.com/daily-planet-arthur/2018/04/youth-will-be-served/

Saratoga Today, 4/13
Black Violin Performs Free Concert for Saratoga Students, p.37
http://issuu.com/saratogapublishing/docs/st041318_issuu?e=2012074/60162383

Saratoga Living, 4/12
Cuban National Ballet’s ‘Giselle’ Set To Thrill The Saratoga Performing Arts Center
https://saratogaliving.com/cuban-national-ballets-giselle-set-thrill-saratoga-performing-arts-center/

Troy Record, 4/11
Black Violin brings tour to Collar City
http://www.troyrecord.com/arts-and-entertainment/20180411/black-violin-brings-tour-to-collar-city

Saratogian, 4/9
Group mixes classical, hip hop music in Saratoga Springs performance
http://www.saratogian.com/article/ST/20180409/NEWS/180409792

Times Union, 4/9
Photos: Black Violin performs in advance of concert
https://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Photos-Black-Violin-performs-12819783.php#photo-15366712

Times Union, 4/8
Shopportunist: How to save on SPAC seats
https://www.timesunion.com/living/article/Shopportunist-How-to-save-on-SPAC-seats-12816305.php

Daily Gazette, 4/5
SPAC to host ‘active shooter’ drills next week
https://dailygazette.com/article/2018/04/05/spac-to-host-active-shooter-drills-next-week

Saratoga.com, 3/26
Best. Time. Ever… SPAC on Stage to Return!
https://www.saratoga.com/daily-planet-arthur/2018/03/best-time-ever/

Saratoga Today, 3/26
City Hits World Stage as Arts Destination
https://www.saratogatodayonline.com/home/item/8228-city-hits-world-stage-as-arts-destination

Daily Gazette, 3/25
SPAC on Stage series will return in August
https://dailygazette.com/article/2018/03/25/spac-on-stage-series-will-return-in-august

Times Union, 3/23
SPAC announces lineup for ‘On Stage’ series
https://www.timesunion.com/localarts/article/SPAC-announces-lineup-for-On-Stage-series-12776736.php

Saratogian, 3/21
SPAC, Spa City partner on campaign
http://www.saratogian.com/article/ST/20180321/NEWS/180329962

Daily Gazette, 3/21
Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company at Maple Ave MS
https://dailygazette.com/galleries/2018/03/20/ellen-sinopoli-dance-company-maple-ave-ms

Saratogian, 3/20
Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s Classical Kids program introduces Maple Avenue Middle School to different dance genres
http://www.saratogian.com/general-news/20180320/saratoga-performing-arts-centers-classical-kids-program-introduces-maple-avenue-middle-school-to-different-dance-genres

Times Union, 3/19
Trinity Irish Dance Co. hits SPAC stage July 30
https://www.timesunion.com/entertainment/article/Arts-briefs-12765316.php

The Daily Gazette, 3/18
Trinity Irish Dance Company to perform; Summer SPAC performance slated
https://dailygazette.com/article/2018/03/18/trinity-irish-dance-company-to-perform

Saratoga Today, 3/18
Trinity Irish Dance Company Coming to SPAC July 30
https://saratogatodaynewspaper.com/today-in-saratoga/pulse/item/8192-trinity-irish-dance-company-coming-to-spac-july-30

WAMC, 3/4
SPAC’s Elizabeth Sobol Details Summer 2018 Programs
http://wamc.org/post/spacs-elizabeth-sobol-details-summer-2018-programs

Saratoga Living, 2/19
Local Students Learn Dance, Choreography Skills From Broadway Pros
https://saratogaliving.com/ballston-spa-school-district-spac-broadway-motown/

Saratoga Living, 2/18
Saratoga Jazz Festival: 2018 Lineup To Include Chris Botti, Herbie Hancock
https://saratogaliving.com/saratoga-jazz-festival-2018-lineup-to-include-chris-botti-herbie-hancock/

The Daily Gazette, 2/18
Here’s the lineup for this year’s Saratoga Jazz Festival
https://dailygazette.com/article/2018/02/18/here-s-the-lineup-for-this-year-s-saratoga-jazz-festival

Times Union, 2/17
Saratoga Jazz Festival announces lineup
https://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Saratoga-Jazz-Festival-announces-lineup-12622254.php