Saratoga Performing Arts Center

08/12/2026

Check out the latest sneak peek of the Spa Little Theater renovations– things are looking VERY different! 👀😲​
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The scaffolding is officially down in most of the theater, revealing the freshly painted walls and ceiling! The transformed space is waiting for some finishing touches, including seats, of course!​

Did you know you can name a seat in the newly renovated theater? Dedicate a seat as an individual, family, or company to honor family, friends, or loved ones! Learn more and reserve here: https://bit.ly/4x4aNMq

08/11/2026

Our friend Joe Donahue from WAMC Northeast Public Radio recently sat down with Josh Groban ahead of his performance with The Philadelphia Orchestra this Friday! 🎶🎻​

Listen to the full interview to hear Josh chat about his new album Cinematic, the upcoming concert, and the power of collaboration ->

Josh Groban has built one of the most versatile careers in music, moving effortlessly between pop, Broadway, film, television, and the concert stage. The multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and actor is known for his soaring voice, best-selling albums, memorable performances in productions including....

08/10/2026

**C 🖼🎤🎼​
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The second week of The Philadelphia Orchestra's 60th season at S**C is here! Last week was unforgettable, don't miss what's in store this week:​
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📅Wednesday | Pictures from an Exhibition with Daniele Rustioni​
🎤Setting the Stage pre-performance talk with conductor Daniele Rustioni​
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📅Thursday | Emanuel Ax Plays Beethoven​
🎤Setting the Stage pre-performance talk with conductor Naomi Woo​
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📅Friday | Josh Groban: Stage, Screen & Symphony​
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📅Saturday | Beethoven’s Ninth with Yannick​
🎻The first 600 guests to enter the gates will receive a complimentary poster from the S**C archives.​
👀S**C grounds scavenger hunt for Yannick Nézet-Séguin bobbleheads!​
💃After Party with live music from the Dylan Perrillo Quartet!​
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📅Sunday | Sound All Around – Philadelphia Orchestra Youth Program​
🍎 Join us at the S**C School of the Arts for a children's introduction to music with The Philadelphia Orchestra! ​
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Let us know which event you'll be attending!​
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🙏Thank you to New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature

08/09/2026

Celebrate our 60th Annivesary theme, Seasons, with a night of poetry & timeless masterpieces on Wednesday, August 19!​
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Join us for Poetry in the Pines: Celebrating Seasons before The Philadelphia Orchestra performance of David Kim Leads Four Seasons!​

From 6:15–7:15PM on the Charles R. Wood Stage, ticketed attendees can enjoy a special poetry reading featuring 11 local writers sharing original works inspired by the changing seasons curated by Saratoga Springs Poet Laureate Jay Rogoff. ​

Learn more here -> https://bit.ly/45eC6rC

08/08/2026

✨⚡ TONIGHT: a magical Film Night @ S**C!⚡✨​

Experience this fan-favorite like never before! Watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 in Concert on the big screen as The Philadelphia Orchestra performs the unforgettable score LIVE. 🎼🪄​

Don't miss this spellbinding night! Grab your tickets online or stop by the Box Office before the performance.​

🎟️ https://bit.ly/4dCmguD
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🙏 Our 2026 Philadelphia Orchestra season is made possible with support from Kids in Free Co-Sponsors CDPHP and Fenimore Asset Management, Patrons' Patio sponsor Adirondack Trust Company, Water Sponsor SpiritWater and Auto Sponsor Genesis of Albany

08/07/2026

The Force is coming to S**C, and this weekend only, we’re offering a limited-time offer to save 20% on amphitheater tickets to Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert with The Philadelphia Orchestra on August 21. 🌠​
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Use code NEWHOPE20 at checkout​
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The sale won't last forever—this offer ends Monday, August 10 at 11:59PM! Offer excludes price levels 1 & 2.​
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🎟️ Buy tickets today: https://bit.ly/4teFxrU
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08/06/2026

A S**C debut you won’t want to miss! ✨​

New Zealand conductor Gemma New is making her S**C debut on August 20, leading The Philadelphia Orchestra for Gershwin’s An American in Paris performance. 🎶​

Hear from Gemma herself about what makes this performance so special 🎥 and get ready for an unforgettable night of music!​
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Buy your tickets today! -> https://bit.ly/3TFQHKc
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🙏 Our 2026 Philadelphia Orchestra season is made possible with support from Kids in Free Co-Sponsors CDPHP and Fenimore Asset Management, Patrons' Patio sponsor Adirondack Trust Company, Water Sponsor SpiritWater and Auto Sponsor Genesis of Albany

08/05/2026

The The Philadelphia Orchestra returns today for their summer residency! 🎻🥳🎼​

And While you’re here, don't miss our “Setting the Stage” pre-performance talk series, bringing conductors, musicians, scholars, and artists together for special conversations before select performances throughout the residency.​

🎙️ Morten Solvik – August 6​
🎙️ Marin Alsop & Janis Ian – August 7​
🎙️ Daniele Rustioni – August 12​
🎙️ Naomi Woo – August 13​
🎙️ Joseph Conyers – August 20​

These talks are FREE for ticketed attendees of each night's performance!​

Get your Philadelphia Orchestra tickets here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dRY9Ik ​

And learn more about “Setting the Stage” here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4xju78y

🙏Pre-performance Talks are made possible in part with generous support from Russell Sage College.

08/04/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE!​

Join the Saratoga Performing Arts Center Action Council for S**C in Conversation: Dorothy Wickenden on Wednesday, October 7​

Experience an extraordinary afternoon with Dorothy Wickenden, bestselling author, writer, and longtime New Yorker editor, as she explores the remarkable true story behind The Agitators—three fearless women whose friendship, conviction, and courage helped shape the fight for abolition and women's rights.​

This fundraising event will feature a seasonal luncheon, spirited conversation, and a curated boutique shopping experience — all in support of S**C's mission to serve art, artists, and community.​

Join us today as a sponsor or a member of the honorary committee before tickets go on sale to the public on September 1. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3UcYtv9

08/03/2026

**C 🎼🎻🌲​
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We are so excited to kick off the first week of The Philadelphia Orchestra's 60th season at S**C! Here's all the happenings that you don't want to miss this week:​
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📅Wednesday | Tchaikovsky's Spectacular - Family Night @ S**C​
🪅 Preshow lawn games, activities, and FREE 🍦Stewart's Shops ice cream while supplies last! ​
🎆 Plus, live cannon fire and fireworks on the lawn.​
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📅Thursday | Mozart & Mahler ​
🎤Setting the Stage pre-performance talk with Mahler scholar Morten Solvik.​
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📅Friday | American Dreams with Brian Stokes Mitchell​
🎤Setting the Stage pre-performance talk with conductor Marin Alsop and singer-songwriter Janis Ian.​
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️📅Saturday | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 in Concert​
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Let us know in the comments which performance you'll be joining us for this week and tag whoever will be joining you!​
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Don't have tickets yet? Take advantage of our $19.66 Anniversary Lawn Ticket at spac.org. ​
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🙏Thank you to New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature