Experience Jazz, Funk, Blues, and More at the 2025 Saratoga Jazz Festival
If you love great jazz music and having fun, you don't want to miss the Saratoga Jazz Festival on June 28 & 29, 2025 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. It's the most popular jazz festival in the area and one of the most anticipated events in the Spa City each summer!
About Saratoga Jazz Festival
Presented by GE Vernova, Saratoga Jazz Festival is held at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), a unique venue located in Saratoga Spa State Park. SPAC is one of the best places for live music in Saratoga Springs, and the Jazz Festival is one of the highlights of their summer season.
More than 20 world-class jazz artists will take the stage this year. These A-list artists will perform all weekend long on the main stage (SPAC Amphitheater) and the Charles R. Wood "Jazz Discovery" Stage.
- Gates open at 10:30am both days.
- Charles R. Wood Discovery Stage performances will begin at 11:00am, and Amphitheater performances will begin at 12:00pm on Saturday, June 28.
- Charles R. Wood Discovery Stage performances will begin at 11:45am, and Amphitheater performances will begin at 12:30pm on Sunday, June 29.
2025 Performer Lineup
Saturday, June 28 - Amphitheater
- Gary Clark Jr.
- Gregory Porter
- Lettuce
- Veronica Swift
- Michel Camilo Trio
- Kenny Garrett
Saturday, June 28 - Charles R. Wood "Jazz Discovery" Stage
- Artemis
- Nicole Zuraitis
- Keyon Harrold
- Julius Rodriguez
- C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band
- The String Queens
Sunday, June 29 - Amphitheater
- Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
- Cory Wong
- Cassandra Wilson – only New York performance of “New Moon Daughter” in celebration of its 30th anniversary
- Al Di Meola Acoustic Band
- DJ Logic & Friends featuring Vernon Reid, Cyro Baptista, Emilio Modeste, James Hurt, Felix Pastorius, and Terreon Gully
Sunday, June 29 - Charles R. Wood "Jazz Discovery" Stage
- Gary Bartz
- Bria Skonberg QuintetOlatuja!
- Brandee Younger Trio
- La Excelencia
- Skidmore Jazz Institute Faculty All-Stars – celebrating their heroes with Clay Jenkins, Jimmy Greene, Steve Davis, Dave Stryker, Bill Cunliffe, Todd Coolman, and Dennis Mackrel
PLEASE NOTE: Artist lineup subject to change. Performance times to be announced at a later date.
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