Saratoga Jazz Festival
The Saratoga Jazz Festival is a two-day, two-stage festival held at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, in upstate New York. It is one of the longest-running outdoor jazz festivals in the state.
- City
- Saratoga Springs
- Where
- Saratoga Springs, New York
- When
- Late June
The festival is produced by SPAC, the amphitheater and arts center in the Saratoga Spa State Park, with Absolutely Live Entertainment as producing partner. It was known for years as the Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival after its longtime title sponsor; the current presenting sponsor is GE Vernova. Audiences use both the covered amphitheater and the surrounding lawn, and a second stage runs in parallel through the day.
The 2026 edition took place June 26-27 with 22 acts across the two stages, and SPAC has announced the 50th edition for June 26-27, 2027. As with several large American jazz festivals, the bill reaches into roots, funk, blues, soul and rock alongside the jazz programming, so not every act on the poster is a jazz act.
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Where to stay for Saratoga Jazz
Hotels and apartments around Saratoga Springs. Prices shown are for one night; you can widen the dates on the map.
Frequently asked questions
- When does Saratoga Jazz take place?
- Saratoga Jazz takes place in Saratoga Springs in late june. The exact dates for each edition can vary, so it's worth confirming them on the official website.
- Where is Saratoga Jazz held?
- It takes place in Saratoga Springs (Saratoga Springs, New York).
- How do I follow the program and get tickets?
- At Jazz Live US we publish its shows in our Calendar listings as they are confirmed, and for the full line-up and tickets you can check the festival's official website. If you join Jazz Live US, we'll let you know when the line-up is announced.
The exact dates for each edition can vary. Check the festival's official website to confirm the line-up and tickets.