Summer nights at SPAC are hard to beat, and the drive back to the pines afterward is part of it. Here's who's playing at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) in 2027. We add new shows as they're announced, so bookmark this page and check back.
Last updated: November 4, 2026
SPAC sits in Saratoga Spa State Park, just south of downtown Saratoga Springs. The amphitheater now goes by the Albany Med Health System Amphitheater at SPAC, but around here it's still just SPAC. It hosts summer rock and country tours, the Saratoga Jazz Festival, New York City Ballet, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and smaller culinary and holiday events through the year.
Camp Hudson Pines is about 30 minutes north, on the Hudson River inside the Adirondack Park. Catch the show, then head back to a fire pit at your site and a cabin, canvas tent or campsite under the pines.
New this week
The first show of the 2027 season is here. New announcements land here first, then on the full schedule below.
Tue, Jul 20 | 7:30 PM | Matchbox Twenty with special guest David Gray | Midweek (just announced)
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How to read this list: Shows marked Midweek fall Sunday through Thursday, when camp is quieter and sites are easier to book. Shows marked Good for kids are a fit for the whole family.
The 2027 SPAC schedule
Full details and tickets are on the SPAC events calendar. We'll keep this list current all season.
Each listing follows the same pattern, with the artist name linked to its SPAC event page and tags added only when they apply:
Wed, Aug 11 | 7:30 PM | Artist Name with Opening Act | Midweek | Good for kids
Spring
SPAC's spring culinary and literary nights usually show up here first. Check back soon.
June
No June shows announced yet. Check back soon.
July
Tue, Jul 20 | 7:30 PM | Matchbox Twenty with special guest David Gray | Midweek
August
No August shows announced yet. Check back soon.
September
No September shows announced yet. Check back soon.
Fall
No fall events announced yet. Check back soon.
Holiday season
SPAC's holiday series is usually announced in the fall. Coming for a December show? Birch Cabin is open year-round, so make a weekend of it.
Planning your SPAC weekend
A concert is the excuse. The rest of the weekend is the good part.
Before the show. Spend the afternoon in Saratoga Springs. Pick up lunch at the farmer's market (our Spa City Farmer's Market and Thirsty Owl Field Notes), or make a stop for history, craft beer and Detroit-style pizza (our Saratoga afternoon Field Notes). For lawn seats, parking and what you can bring in, check SPAC's visitor guide and our what to expect at a SPAC concert.
After the show. Drive north out of town, back to the pines. Pull up a chair at your fire pit, roast a few s'mores and listen to the river.
The next morning. Make coffee and take it down to the dock or your porch, with the Hudson in front of you. Then rent a kayak at the Camp Store, swim off the waterfront, or hike Western Ridge Trail. In summer, the heated pool is open Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Before you head home. Grab a cone at Stewart's, or pick up a Darling Doughnuts box for the road.
Friday at camp? From May through September, we light the Friday bonfire with s'mores. On a Saturday show weekend, come up a day early and you'll catch it.
Where to stay for a SPAC show
Remember summer camp? We kept the campfire, the canoes and the s'mores, then added real beds, hot showers and power in every canvas tent. From riverside cabins to campsites under the pines, there's a spot for every crew.
Coming as a couple? Acorn is our Nordic tiny cabin built for two. Our vintage Airstream keeps all its retro shine on the outside, with a renovated interior and a comfy bed on the inside, plus a fire pit under the pines. If you'd rather sleep under canvas, the King Canvas tent on Linden Lane has a king bed, a kettle for morning coffee and a fire ring out back.
Small group or family? Each of these sleeps four. Our Nordic tiny cabins, Chestnut and Walnut, each have floor-to-ceiling windows and a bunk room. Chestnut looks out on the river, and Walnut looks into the forest. Tamarack has a screened porch and mountain views. Pine, our vintage summer camp cabin, has a screened porch and a small dock. The Group Canvas tent on Linden Lane has a queen and two twins under canvas, with room for a fifth.
Bringing the whole crew? Birch Cabin sleeps seven and has its own summer dock. Willow sleeps six, with a screened porch.
Classic campers. Tent and RV sites are tucked into the pines, with the bathhouse, the river and the Pavilion close by.
Concert-day check-in. Pull in and stop by the Camp Store. We'll hand you a camp map and point you to your site. Want to settle in before the show? We can sometimes arrange early check-in for a fee, depending on who's checking out that day, so text us ahead. Running late? Text us, and we'll give you everything you need.
A summer concert on the lawn and a night under the pines go together like a campfire and s'mores. Sleeping under the stars is half the fun of a SPAC weekend.
SPAC questions we hear at the Camp Store
How far is Camp Hudson Pines from SPAC? About 30 minutes. We're on Route 9N in Corinth, about 17 miles north of Saratoga Springs and 15 miles south of Lake George.
Can I take an Uber to SPAC? Yes. Leave the car at camp and let someone else handle the parking. SPAC's Getting Here page has the details on rideshare drop-off and pickup. We're out in the country, so schedule your rides there and back ahead of time.
When does the 2027 SPAC schedule come out? Shows are announced throughout the fall, winter and spring. We add each one here as soon as it's announced, so bookmark this page.
Can I bring my dog? Yes, we're a dog-friendly campground with two dog parks. Policies and fees vary by site, so check yours when you book. Dogs can't be left unattended in your cabin, tent or site. SPAC only allows service animals at Live Nation shows, so plan for someone to stay with your pup on concert night.
Do I need to bring camping gear? Not unless you want to. Cabins and glamping tents come with real beds, and the tents have power. The Camp Store has firewood, ice and s'mores supplies. Glamping guests can also rent a camp box with mugs, plates and a pot and pan.
Can I bring a picnic or a lawn chair to SPAC? It depends on the show. For Live Nation concerts, SPAC doesn't allow outside chairs, but you can rent a lawn chair there. Food is allowed in a clear 1-gallon zip-lock bag, along with a small blanket, but no coolers or alcohol. Rules can differ for other events, so check SPAC's Ground Rules before you pack. Save the cooler for the picnic table back at camp.
Where can I find tickets, parking and lawn rules? On SPAC's website. For a camper's take, read our post on what to expect at a SPAC concert.
See you after the show, by the fire.
All of us at Camp Hudson Pines
