Ground Rules
We’re excited to welcome you to SPAC!
Please note that Live Nation events have different Ground Rules than SPAC-produced events.
Outlined below are specifics on what you can and cannot bring into the venue for each event. We appreciate your cooperation in helping to make all of our events a fun, safe environment for all!
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.
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 are 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.
House Rules for Saratoga Jazz Festival
Applicable inside the amphitheater.
- 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.
House Rules for Classical Performances
Applicable inside the amphitheater for New York City Ballet and Philadelphia Orchestra events.
- Beverages are permitted in the amphitheater, but food is not.
- As a courtesy to the performers and the audience, guests arriving after the performances begin will not be seated until the earliest appropriate opportunity in the performance at the discretion of the House Staff.
- Please turn off or silence all mobile devices prior to the start of the program. Texting and making calls in the theater is not allowed. Should an emergency arise in which you must use a mobile device, we ask that you step outside of the theater to avoid disturbing other guests.
- Video, photography, audio, or cell phone recording during performances is prohibited.
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.
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