Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC

A live orchestra accompanying Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Disney-Pixar’s Up in Concert and Charlie Chaplin’s City Lights in Concert.

The Philadelphia Orchestra will return to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center this summer! The Orchestra will be at SPAC for a three-week season from July 31 through August 17. This years residency will include a record-setting 16 SPAC premieres ranging from classical masterpieces to innovative contemporary compositions, including Mozart’s Requiem and Mason Bates’s Anthology of Fantastic Zoology, both conducted by Nézet-Séguin, who will spend two weeks in Saratoga this summer.

The first week of performances (July 31 – August 3) kicks off with the Festive Fireworks (July 31) program complete with fireworks, live cannon fire and dancers from PHILADANCO for its SPAC debut followed by an afternoon of Beyond Baroque (Aug 1 MAT).

Next will be Songs of the Sea (Aug 2) featuring pianist Janice Carissa for her SPAC debut performing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major. The opening week culminates with the first “Cinema Series @ SPAC” performance of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert (Aug 3).

Additionally, the inaugural week of the season will feature the continuation of SPAC’s speaker series featuring Sandra Postel (August 1), director of the Global Water Policy Project and author of Replenish: The Virtuous Cycle of Water and Prosperity. Exploring water and its role as the defining essence of Saratoga Springs, this series connects music with its primal place in nature and the environment.

Attending the Philadelphia Orchestra

Located in the tranquil setting of a 2,400-acre park preserve surrounded by hiking trails, geysers, and natural mineral springs, SPAC welcomes vacation crowds and art connoisseurs each year. Guests attend for immersive experiences of performances throughout the summer by resident companies such as The Philadelphia Orchestra, New York City Ballet, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival, Opera Saratoga, and concerts by Live Nation.

Take Amtrak to the Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC

Attend Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival via Amtrak to the Saratoga Station—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!
Upon arrival get picked up by Enterprise at the Saratoga station. You will then be brought to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. You can click here to reserve your car or call the Saratoga today at 518-587-0687.

Saratoga Auto Auction

Consign, register to bid or peruse over 350 vehicles at this premiere auction.

Hosted by the Saratoga Automobile Museum at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is the 2019 Saratoga Auto Auction. At this premiere car show you can bid or cosign a car, or you can just join in for a good time! This auction has over 350 vehicles.

With three easy ways to bid, Saratoga Auto Auction makes sure your buying experience is as seamless as possible. Bidders can register to bid in person, online, or place an absentee bid, ensuring that even if you cannot make it to the event you will be able to participate in the weekend’s events.

What to Expect at the Saratoga Auto Auction

Proceeds from the auction will benefit the museum’s educational programming, including training regional high school students on the dangers of distracted driving. Auto enthusiasts from all over the country enjoy the family-friendly museum. Spectators, consignors and bidders will also enjoy a full auto event complete with food and beverage offerings (yes, there will be beer), and new car manufacturer displays including Porsche, Ferrari, Tesla, Infinity, Maserati and Alfa Romeo.

Consignment highlights include a 1993 Bentley Brooklands and 1967 Austin-Healey convertible with much more to come!

Take Amtrak to The Saratoga Auto Auction

Experience this car show via Amtrak to Saratoga Station—Don’t forget to use Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!

Get picked up from Saratoga Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Saratoga office today at: 518-587-0687.

Saratoga Wine and Food Festival

Enjoy fine wine and spirits, dishes from world-famous chefs, and classic cars at the Saratoga Wine and Food Festival, presented by Saratoga Living, taking place in the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

Presented by Saratoga Performing Arts Center, the 18th Annual Saratoga Wine and Food Festival brings you fine wine, food, and classic cars. This Festival begins with the Adirondack Road Tour and Gourmet Luncheon, where you are led on a tour through the gorgeous Adirondack Mountain roads and end at the historic Lake George Club for boat rides and a delicious luncheon.

Attending the Festival

Kick-off the weekend’s events at the Fired Up! Grill Competition. Watch as chefs from the Capital Region’s finest restaurants battle for the Fired Up! title. Enjoy great music, gourmet food, and wine and spirits. Sample some of the BBQ creations and have the opportunity to help celebrity judges, including David Burke, decide who will win Saratoga Grill Master! Baseball legend, David Ortiz, will host a meet and greet and party for 100 lucky people who get a chance to get their pictures taken and experience VIP treatment at the VIP Nightclub.

The next two days are also filled with events. Saturday will showcase the festival’s auto display, curated food, wine, and activities. Speeches, special guest appearances, and live music is available to guests. The Grand Tasting on Saturday will conclude the day’s events. Sunday’s activities include brunch with Colin Cowie and celebrity chef Todd English, showcasing Colin’s “five-senses” approach to events. A never-ending supply of Whispering Angel Rose with specialty cocktails will also be featured throughout the day.

2019 Schedule and Pricing

Friday, October 4

Farm-to-Table Harvest Dinner | Friday, October 4 – 7:00pm

An intimate farm-to-table dinner featuring live entertainment, exceptional locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, and top culinary talent. Guests who purchase a VIP ticket have earlier access to the festivities and dedicated VIP seating with curated food and high-end wines.

Farm-to-Table Harvest Dinner: $175

VIP Farm-to-Table Dinner: $225

Saturday, October 5

Grand Tasting | Saturday, October 5:00 P.M. – 12:00 P.M. 

The Grand Tasting is the weekend’s signature event featuring gourmet tastings and international and local winery, brewery, and distillery tastings.

Grand Tasting: $100

VIP Grand Tasting: $175

Take Amtrak to The Saratoga Wine and Food Festival

Experience the festival via Amtrak to Saratoga Springs Station in Saratoga Springs—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!

Get picked up from Saratoga Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Saratoga office today at: 518-587-0687.