Belmont on Broadway: A 6-Day, Community-Wide Festival in Saratoga
Editor's Note (12/3/2024): The following details are from the 2024 season. Stay tuned for 2025 updates!
There's no better way to celebrate the historic Belmont Stakes in Saratoga Springs than with Belmont on Broadway! Get the details on this six-day festival of live music and special events centered around the Belmont.
2024 Belmont on Broadway Schedule
Tuesday, June 4
Wednesday, June 5
- 6pm to 6:45pm: Tops of Trees
- 7pm to 8pm: Pat McGee Band
- 8:30pm to 10pm: Blues Traveler
The above free performances will take place on Broadway, on a stage that will be installed in front of the Saratoga Springs City Center.
See below for info on road closures and more to know centering around these concerts.
Thursday, June 6
- The Belmont Gala at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
- Belmont Stakes Art Festival (June 6- June 9 at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame): Celebrated artists will be selling originals, prints, and memorabilia focusing on thoroughbred racing artwork
Friday, June 7
- Hardy at SPAC
- Mullet at Universal Preservation hall
- Marty Rock at the Night Owl
- Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams at Caffe Lena
- Belmont at Saratoga Poster Artist Greg Montgomery at Saratoga Impressions
Saturday, June 8
- Belmont Stakes Day Saturday Morning Special at the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame
- 156th running of the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course
- Meet Upset- The Miniature Dark Horse of Saratoga
- Downtown Watch Parties at Universal Preservation Hall, Putnam Place, The Bunker, Dance Fire Studio
- Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams at Caffe Lena
Sunday, June 9
- Opera Saratoga Gala at the Canfield Casino
- Steve Forbert Duo at Caffe Lena : SOLD OUT
- Mostly Modern Orchestra- David Amado at Skidmore
In addition, the multi-day event will include live music, watch parties, the storefront decorating contest, and more festivities throughout Saratoga.
What Else to Know for June 5
Here's what else to know regarding the concerts happening on June 5:
Road Closures
Broadway will be closed between Van Dam Street and Lake Avenue from approximately 5am on June 5 to 2am on June 6.
Visitors can expect additional road closures beginning at 3pm, extending south on Broadway to Washington Street and Spring Street.
Other side streets with access to Broadway may also be closed as necessary. Motorists will be able to follow detours.
Shuttle
Visitors will be able to utilize a free shuttle provided by CDTA from 3pm to 11pm from two remote parking locations, which they'll visit approximately every 20 minutes.
One bus will run between Route 50 Lot at Saratoga Performing Arts Center and the bus stop on Broadway at Congress Park.
There will be another bus running between the Wilton Mall bus stop and corner of High Rock Avenue and Lake Venue.
What Not to Bring
The following is not allowed during the concerts:
- Coolers
- Backpacks
- Large bags
- Strollers
- Pets
- Glass bottles
- Alcohol
- Weapons
Folding chairs are okay, as long as they are not inside of a bag.
Belmont on Broadway is presented by Discover Saratoga, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association, and Saratoga City Center.