Saratoga Jazz Festival
49th Annual
June 27 & 28, 2026
2 days, 2 stages, and 22 electrifying artists from jazz to roots, funk, blues, soul, rock, indie, and beyond.
2026 Lineup
Saturday, June 27 Lineup
- 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
- 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
Sunday, June 28 Lineup
- The Revivalists
- Dianne Reeves
- Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
- Cimafunk
- Lakecia Benjamin
- Eddie 9V
- Alexa Tarantino Quartet
- Kyle Roussel
- Sasha Dobson
- Skidmore Jazz Institute Faculty All-Stars Celebrate John Coltrane’s Centennial featuring Jimmy Greene, Clay Jenkins, Steve Davis, Dave Stryker, Miki Yamanaka, Todd Coolman, & Quincy Davis
Good Times, Great Vibes!
Tasty Eats
Fuel your day (and dancing!) with delicious options at our local food vendor village in front of the Hall of Springs, serving up New Orleans BBQ, oysters, ethnic eats, vegan food, wood-fired pizza and more. Looking for a refreshing cocktail? Visit The Jazz Bar in the Hall of Springs across from the Charles R. Wood Discovery Stage. Picky eater? Pack your cooler to bring your own favorite food and beverages.
Snazzy Jazzy Swag
Don’t miss your opportunity to take home our annual festival t-shirt and poster, plus other fun Saratoga Jazz Festival merchandise.
Visit the Merchandise Booth inside the Pinecone building next to the Julie Bonacio Family Pavilion to shop for festival swag.
Fine Arts & Crafts Fair
Shop unique artisans and exhibitors for handmade finds, like fine arts, jewelry, clay and pottery, soap and skincare, textiles and wearables, African art, home goods, and more!
For a Jazz Fest Crafts Market Application email: FestivalCrafts@gmail.com.
2 days & 2 stages!
That’s a lot to experience! Make your way into the amphitheater in between sets to catch some swag from the t-shirt cannon or visit the Charles R. Wood Discovery Stage, to dance the day away with electrifying artists! Check back closer to the event for our 2026 festival grounds map to help you find your way around all the fun.
Your festival, your way!
Did you know you can bring your own bites, beverages and more? Pack the cooler, lawn chairs, pop-up tent and any of your favorite festival essentials– the only purchase you need to make is the festival tickets!
View our Saratoga Jazz Festival ground rules here or scroll below.
Fun for all ages!
Whether you bring your chalk to decorate SPAC’s sidewalks, your hula hoop to show off your skills, or your competitive spirit for playing our lawn games with family & friends, there’s plenty of fun to be had throughout the festival, for everyone. Remember– kids 12 and under are free on the lawn and 50% off in the amphitheater (with an accompanying adult ticketholder) at Saratoga Jazz Festival.
Thank You to our 2026 Saratoga Jazz Festival 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
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.
Preferred Hotel Partners
Hotel Offers Around Town
Anne’s Washington Inn
20% off any 2-night stay between June 25-30
Promo code: SPACJF2026
Valid through the festival weekend, while supplies last.
Hampton Inn & Suites – Saratoga Springs
$289/night plus tax
Expires Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
$25.00 parking fee will be added to reservations on a per room, per night, per vehicle basis.
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.
