An amazing venue to see a concert. Make sure to cone early in order to explore the nearby town of Saratoga Springs and the park surrounding the venue.Inside the amphitheater you can roam around the grounds as the music plays. The tall pine trees surrounding the lawn area provide a scenic pleasure that not many venues have.Sound is always great!

Great place to watch a show. We get indoor seats we just saw Luke Bryant last night any where inside is a good seat we really enjoyed the show

Great venue, the scenery, sound everything. The lawn is huge but you gotta get down front to really see and u can hear fine long as your not in the way back on the concourse. Only thing preventing me from giving it 5 stars is the wait and chaos at the entrance. Only 5 metal detectors for thousands of fans. Get the crowd in quicker, all other venues can without a problem. Yes there were 2 cops at the gate just watching over the crowd for protection as there was in the parking lot. Cops didn’t do anything wrong, they were patrolling and not busting fans for drinking or smoking pot. I will definitely come back but will get in the line earlier! Didn’t even have to wait in line to get a beer either!

Great historical park to visit. many different attractions for all groups of age. They host many live Nation concerts and the ballet. Hands down Cole Swindell and Luke Bryan was one of the best nights of my life!

Very good concert venue. High quality theater sound and good seating. The prices are outrageous but that is true of any of event center

Ill never give them4 or 5 stars only because Live Nation is greedy. $19.50 service fee per ticket for our concert. You can only bring in bottled water. Back in the day before SPAC, you could bring in anything and have an affordable experience. But the show was great, the seats were comfortable, the ushers were friendly and helpful. And, believe it or not, the bathrooms were clean.

Very nice outdoor Amphitheater. The surrounding State Park is beautiful. I dont know if Id recommend drinking the mineral water, but they are certainly intriguing.

Excellent amphitheater for summertime events anything from ballet, jazz to rock concertsThe photos I’ve added were Def Leppard, Foreigner,and Victoria Justice. Love the atmosphere then if you go to a show the balcony is the best place to be.

Great venue with outrageous prices for beer. $15 each. Other than that, the port-a-potties are clean, the food is good, the staff is helpful. 4 stars for ridiculous priced beer.

This is the greatest park in the capital region. Relaxing nature trails, mineral springs, peaceful outings.

Had an absolutely magical time at the Evanescence and Lindsey Sterling show! Great seats, mesmerizing absolutely incredible show! Wish I could relieve it over and over again! Was a peaceful experience not being in lawn seats. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Such an incredible experience! Sound was great.

I go to SPAC every few years for a show (Phish). It is okay. I like inside better as you can really see and hear the band better than on the hill. Being low on the hill gives some visibility of the stage. Being higher makes for a minimal visual experience.It’s the crowd that makes the experience a negative one. Too much smoke and talking. And carelessness with their liquids. Everyone stands so don’t expect a nice relaxing evening spread out on your blanket.

Met & saw Joe Bonamassa 7/27. Our seats were amazing all though there really isnt a bad seat in the house (or on the lawn). There are a lot of food options but the alcoholic beverages are pricey.

Great facility needs someone to think about what to do in case of torrential rain. Was just at Friehoffer Jazz festival on Saturday. Luckily we were able to upgrade our lawn tickets to indoor seats, thanks for that. Having been to many of these festivals in the early 80s to 1990 and a couple since, I was wondering if this festival was as good as before. Maybe, I think it could be. This is just a thought. In years past the music on the main stage started at 12pm. Now the main stage he has a DJ that plays recorded music until 3 p.m. Meanwhile at the smaller stage they have small groups that play I Believe from 11 until the end of the show. My idea is, maybe when management knows its going to be a soggy weekend, they can switch the acts. I was watching a great band from New Orleans brushing rain from their clothes. Meanwhile their were thousands of people getting soaked. Why not switch venues and allow anyone into the shell till the main Acts start? Simply make everyone exit the shell even if they have indoor seats. Then once emptied let those with seats back in?? Living in Rochester, where we have a great jazz festival, it will take an amazing lineup for me and my friends to journey 300mi and spend 2 nights in a hotel to come back. And that is a shame, because its a great place on a Beautiful city that I visit often.

Parking was quick and easy. Easy in and out. Really doesnt make sense to pay the extra $30 for premium parking. The walk from the normal parking lot isnt that far. Way shorter than Bethel Woods. Great Sound. I had a great time. Saw the Australian Pink Floyd show.

Had a wonderful time enjoying the antics of Steve Martin and Martin Short! They did not disappoint! The Steep Canyon Rangers added their musical expertise! Hilarious, entertaining, family friendly - priceless!

It was a great outdoor venue for the Kid Rock concert. The lines getting in went very fast. We went through express line, if you didnt have a chair or handbag you could go right through line. Inside venue plenty of beer and food tents. VIP section was great, had our own bathroom, bar, and seating. Inside seating area there was not one bad seat. Had a great experience and a good weekend in the surrounding area.

Been to a handful of shows here. Never a bad time. Lawn to seat seats are top notch. Food and beer is expensive but other than that its a great venue.

I love going to this place

One of my favorite concert venues! Staff is the friendliest venue workers Ive experienced. Worth the 2 hour drive from CT!

Great place to go see a concert in the summer time. The music sounds great here for an outdoor amphitheater. They have seats inside the amphitheater that are covered. Plus you can always just get lawn seats which you can bring chairs to sit on at most shows. Plenty of food and drink vendors at the events which are held at this venue. Some photos I took from the lawn while I was there last.

Arriving at SPAC you quickly realize there are many different lots to park in, the cost is $10. Unfortunately once you pay knowone gives any direction as to where you can park. Once parked follow the signs from whatever parking area to the entrance gates. The staff were friendly and helpful, upon entry, everyone must have their bags etc searched. This did slow down entry but was nice to see. Digital ticket holders had to see a second staffer who then printed tickets for entry. Once inside SPAC, there were plenty of tents for drinks including beers, wine, soda, iced tea, hard cider and water. Unfortunately the prices were ridiculous, a single 24 oz beer was $12.In addition to food and drinks there were multiple tents to purchase souvenirs such as shirts etc. As for restrooms, there were many port a potties available and little to no wait. Once seated and the concert began the sound system was excellent. The staff continue to circle and take drink drink orders. Once the concert was over leaving the venue was orderly and the wait in traffic to reach the main road from the parking lot took leas than 30 minutes. Had an excellent time. Great venue!

Great place if you pay to sit inside. (Can not comment on lawn seats...that is not my style.) A little problem with rude seat hoppers. They kept moving up into unoccupied seats. (even if you just left for a drink) and people standing to dance in front of others who paid to sit. Over all the venue was great. The fans sucked.

Love this place but only the inside seating. The lawn isnt ideal for a great show if you want to see the band. Venue is totally cool, in the middle of the woods. I feel lucky I was given a miracle and able to attend a show here!

Great Venue-- Enjoying a concert an outside atmosphere is amazing! The acoustics are outstanding! The parking can be a nightmare and trying to finding an Uber driver for pick up can headache. Great place to watch your favorite artist!

How a great time! would definitely see another show there.

Nice security and audio. Food is meh but youre there for the music. Wonderful performances and the rosters seem to get better every year!

Kiss concert. Was fantastic. Great place to see a concert.Been going there since I was a teenager.

Every year they chock the calendar full of amazing music!

Now this place was beautiful! We certainly dont have venues like this in Ct. Starts with a beautiful walk across this bridge, the views were fantastic, and where the band played you had a killer view regardless of the seats! Definitely worth the drive I would be willing to see many more shows here

Great venue and atmosphere. Ive had lawn seats, as well as seats in the fourth row from the stage and had a great time both in both places. The food and drink is expensive as is to be expected, parking also costs $10.

Attended AMC graduation here. Acoustics were great, seats were fairly comfortable and parking plentiful.

Real nice venue to see concerts. Lawn seats are nice, but inside ones are much better to see the artists.

Love it here. Great shows every year

Great place for concerts and event. Very clean and safe. Keep in mind that depending on the event the security can be vastly different. For example, any kind of stuff that will attract the younger crowds (rock concerts, rap concerts etc.) then security will practically strip search you. Yet if you go to the ballet you can practically walk in with a mini bar and and a blunt in your ear. (exaggerating a little ... maybe)Hit up the lawn seats if you want to have and little freedom and have quick access to bathrooms, food and drink.Hit up the inside if you want to have specific seats with and little more structure.

Four tickets and parking cost $150 for a family of four to see KISS. Brought in our own snacks and drinks. Show was excellent!! Great value! Had no problems!! Would definitely do it again!!

I will always try to catch shows at this venue, absolutely loved it

Concerts held within and outside the main building are very well planned. Getting a seat during indoor events is challenging but the overall atmosphere is quite friendly. Prices can skyrocket so beware and plan to have a bite before getting there.

Such a cool theatre for a live show. We saw Dave Matthews here and the acoustics were fantastic. Love this spot. Such a fun tailgating vibe as well.

During covid shut down, taking Tai Chi outside.

Easy parking, beautiful venue, friendly, helpful staff. Great acoustics. The food vendors need to be more diverse and not sell microwave pizza for $18. Less alcohol vendors. The musicians were easy to hear and see from all over the venue. I would highly recommend this venue.

One of the best concert venues I have ever been to. Very intimate, and a close second to my favorite venue. Redrocks in Morrison Colorado.

SPAC is really neat open theater experience and I would recommend everyone. However, when sitting for other events aside from concerts such as ballets or performances, the seats are pretty uncomfortable and very very close together. When you are on the lawn, I think it is a bit more enjoyable but theres a very good chance you wont be able to see the stage so youll have to watch from the TV screens that they have. My advice to anyone who has one tickets is to prepare and come very early to get a good spot. It gets very crowded depending on the event you go to. Drinks and food in the park are outrageously expensive, so unless youre okay with spending $5 on a regular bottle of water, try to eat before and bring your own drinks.

Recently saw my first show at SPAC and it was fantastic. There is probably not a lot I can say that hasnt already been said before. This is a great outdoor venue that brings top musical acts to the area. We had lawn seats for Imagine Dragons. It was crowded, but so much fun. Dont expect to have a lot of personal space or to spread out on your fancy beach blanket and expect everyone to respect its boundaries. The lawn is crowded and people have very little choice but to step on blankets as they try to navigate the crowd to get back to their spot after a bathroom, beer, food, or merchandise run. As a person, you wont get stepped on, but your stuff likely will. If you are mentally prepared for that kind of crowding and have blankets and towels that you know will get stepped on by strangers, you will have a better time. I saw far too many people getting upset with passersby who werent trying to be jerks, but just navigate the area.Patience is also required for exiting the venue. There are many bottlenecks while trying to walk back to the parking lots.Beverages can be very expensive. I paid $17 for 25oz can of Goose Island IPA. I didnt get any good, but the food lines were long especially as the show time approached. Cash or credit was accepted everywhere.Overall, this is a great venue and we had a great time. The small inconveniences of sharing the space with so many people are minor in comparison to seeing top-rate talent in the Adirondacks.

Its an awesome auditorium with some amazing sound system and good seats.

The park is beautiful so much to do if you like hiking or an easy walk this is a great place for it!!!

Being an avid concert goer in many states and venues, this is one of my favorites. Great sound and visibility from everywhere. Prices are slightly high inside, but not the worst Ive seen. Well worth going to and Ill see you there...

We love the music from inside the theater, this is way Im giving a five star. Listening to music outside is equally nice but youre pretty much watching a screen. Unfortunately the outdoor lawn area is non-existent, it use to be nice having grass to walk/ sit on. It also made it more aesthetically pleasing to look at. At this point perhaps installing outdoor seating would be a better idea. Only thing that really bothered us was the price of the beer which was $17 a beer, water was also why over price. Water should be a affordable price for everyone.

Awesome venue. possibly one of the best places for concert. love it

Great place to see a show. Staff is always friendly.

Great open air venue. Concessions could cost a little less

Great seats, wonderful venue, Joe Bonamossa. I really was surprised to learn that the show started at 8pm and they stopped selling adult beverages at 9:15pm.

Not happy at all ur not doing any should this year it be not a gd summer with our concerts all of fans not happy at all they should be open no matter what we can wear masks

Had a good time with Godsmack & Shinedown! SPAC is organized with getting people in & out of the concert area and parking area safely. Thank you for the tar ramp you put in on the opposite side parking area from the arena to make it more accessible for the physically challenged population. I was the one who wrote the letter from the KISS last tour concert years ago when I had a physically challenged client with me. You kept your word as you said you handed it over to the parks and recreational department. I was so happy when I saw it, I actually took a picture of it. Thank you!

We saw Dead and Company here. The venue was beautiful and the sound was amazing. However for a rock concert they had too few porta potties. By the end of the show they were so gross I could t even use them. 20 porta potties for 25000 people is not enough.

Had a great time taking my daughter to her first concert (OneRepublic) on 8/1/17. Our seats were section 9, roe PP. Great show and atmosphere!

Drinks are pricy and the bands are great

I have to say I love this music venue! I have been to many and this is my all time favorite! I liked it better when you didnt have to pay for parking but I have adjusted to that. However, there isnt a bad seat in the house, there arent tons of restrictions and bathrooms go fairly quick.

Great facility...and for most things its a great venue but for live Nation concerts it seems like just a congregation of people getting drunk and going to the bathroom through the whole concert on the lawn. Get seats if you actually want to enjoy the show. Still good for orchestra and other events though.

Favorite place to see live music. Amazing outdoor venue.

We love the performances at SPAC! We get the seasons lawn pass which allows 5 upgrades and watch every NY Ballet and Philadelphia Orchestra performance. All are of the highest quality. SPAC is very organized, staff friendly and helpful. It is situated within beautiful Spa Park and is just the right size in opinion. Good visibility from any lawn or pavilion seat. The only area for improvement I see is that unless the event is a Love Nation concert there are few vendor booths open. Makes for long lines at intermission.

Really nice place to hold a concert. Good space to park the car and nice staff at the gate. The only thing was that food and drinks and even water was exspencive.

Been going here for concerts since I was 7.. continued with my husband, our children, and will take the grandchildren as well.. keep up the good work. And get more 80s bands in there..

Great venue. Nice assortment of entertainment, rock, ballet, orchestral, jazz. Nice vibe. Great way to end a summer day.

Went to a concert at SPAC last summer and was not what I remembered. The last time I went we had lawn seats and were able to spread out a blanket and set up some chairs. This year was way oversold with barely any room to stand on the lawn. We ended up leaving early and going out downtown instead.

Amazing acoustics! My favorite concert venue!

It was an easy walk from the parking lot even though I was nearly an hour early the lot I was directed to was still a 1/2 mile walk. Be ready. The venue entrance was packed, but moved along smoothly. The walk in has some interesting pleasantries if you pause to view them. The seating is very well done. I was in Sect. 8 in a dead center seat. I was fortunate that I was not closer, this Doobie Bros./Santana concert was LOUD. The quality of sound was very good though. As was the visual at the distance I sat. An excellent evening. The usual long traffic delays after did not disappoint.

This was my first time to this venue, I loved the setup here and the beautiful grounds that you can walk around and still enjoy the music. Downside was the 18.00 adult beverage but that is to be expected at a concert event. I was on the right hand side section where the pic was taken below

A nice outdoor venue. Just with there werent support beams blocking your view from the lawn...

Awesome place for the family. Great little creek next to it!

Arrive early and you will have a blast cuz the only slight downfall is the parking and time it takes to get in. Pentatonix did NOT disappoint nor did the two opening acts Echosmith and Calum Scott who both gained a few new fans during the concert.

Nice place to watch performances..

OMG. JUST GO! We drive 4 hours to attend the most wonderful performances on the planet, and reluctantly leave floating on air. Hearing the worlds most rapturous music with the sounds of nature all around is a beautiful experience. Listening to the Philadelphia Orchestra and their guest performers is a pure, transcending pleasure.

I love visiting SPAC. Ive been here dozens of times for concerts over the past decade, and I always feel like a welcome guest. All the staff, from the parking attendants to the gate staff to the foodservice and custodial team, everyone I encounter is so friendly and welcoming. Ive even had the opportunity to work with the venue on an event and I was equally impressed with the management and venue reps. Ill always make the trip to SPAC with excitement knowing its going to be a great experience.Yes the lawn is steep with a bad view, but if Im stuck on the lawn I just treat it like more of a chance to visit with friends and enjoy a bigger dance space.

All I can say is Im overjoyed by the service and care for my needs. My mother was a life time member and I was given that kind of treatment without expectation or question. Staff members are exceptional. You made our night more than anyone would ever understand. Thank you.

Great performances! Awesome screens too! However, drink prices were outrageous... $9.00 for a soda, $16.00 for a yard as it was called, and $25.00 for a large which had the same amount of liquid as the normal one.

I grew up here. HS Graduation here. 100s of shows. Its home

Excellent music venue! Seating on the lawn is a bit tricky with the slopes, but we found a fairly level spot. Wish that the food and drink vendors could have their prices be lower considering once your in, your in. $6 for a hot dog and $7 for a bottle of water are a little high.

The crowd for a Dave Matthews concert is STELLAR!!

I love SPAC for concerts. The sound is excellent. The atmosphere is Adirondack. The surrounding park is beautiful.However, the newer security measures are disturbing. Parking is more difficult because the nearby parking is reserved for $30 Premiere parking. Some shows are fairly quick to get in and others have long, slow, lines because of security. Arrive early. Regular parking is $10. Check the website to know what you can bring.

Dead and Co played there and it was awesome! Great Venue

Fun venue for outdoor summer concerts

I went to the Peter Framptons show. Excellent venue and I really appreciated the upgrades that the center has made.My only disappointment was the port a potties.I think you should upgrade those to reel toilets. One that I had used appeared to be full.I think you should upgrade those to bathrooms that are hooked up to the sewer system do they run off into the sewage system thus avoiding them from being full.Thank you for your many upgrades. This suggestion I believe will put this venue at the top of all venues.One such venue that has done just this is Forest hills.

Always a great venue. If the weather cooperates you can sit on the lawn.

First time here! Fun place! Glad we sprung for the inside seats I don’t think you can prob see the show well from the lawn. Stayed at the Gideon hotel in walking distance. Worth the 3 hour car ride!

This is the place I have been visiting nearly every year for the past 20 years. The jazz festival during the last weekend of June is my favorite, although stars are less and less each year. The price went up considerably during the years, but seeing many concerts for the price of one is still acceptable. The amount of staff probably drives up the cost, 2-3 people checking your ticket but most likely doing nothing otherwise. The food selection could be better. And for this money, the bathrooms need renovation!

I love SPAC. Lawn seats provide many options to watch amazing shows for cheap prices. Parking research beforehand is recommended - it can get pricey if just following the traffic pattern. Dont rent chairs! Bring your own in or move your way to the front!

There was one lady as we were leaving who was courteous and nice but most of the staff was grumpy and almost rude...very disappointing. And my sister in law was using a cane and it didnt alter their lack of courtesy. Not that she expected special treatment but I was hoping to see some compassion. The lady at the parking lot was helpful and offered her a chair while we went to get the car. Disappointed...

Concerts are pretty good but there needs to be some organization for lawn area. Sometimes its just manic

Spac is a good venue. Been here several times but the wait for security was brutal tonight. Took us 30 min to get thru. Prices are exorbitant but I saw alot of people bringing their own food.

Its the best place to see live music upstate

Great venue, lawn not so great try to get a seat inside .

Great music by four strong women Lucy Silvas, Cheryl Crow and Heart

Great place for a concert. Updates to facility over the years has made the place look current, not old and dreary as it was for years. Live Nation gives it a corporate vibe, not very friendly at gates and concessions.

Great concert venue with excellent sound and always get a good view with the multiple screens on the back of the pavilion. However the lawn was in atrocious condition and the food and drink prices are outrageously high.

This is where Kates Graduation ceremony was. Its a really good place for it. Would have been even better without the many ignorant people

We love SPAC we come every year for Dave Matthews Band!! Great venue.

I attend the Saratoga Jazz Festival here yearly and I just love the venue. The acoustics are just perfect. An amazing place to see music live. Comfortable seating, great sightlines (not a bad seat in the amphitheater) and a helpful and friendly staff. One of the best venues on the East Coast.

I have been here before, always with lawn seats, and it was fine, however tonight was a disappointment. Way too many people. The show was supposedly sold out but it was more like over booked Too much talking, there was music coming from the food area and I could barely hear the main attraction. It was my sons first concert, and not a good experience. Sad!

Very high priced adult beverages and food but a nice place for a show,security always lends a hand