Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) seating plan 2027. Which seat suits you?
How much are lawn tickets at SPAC? 2027 prices are not out yet. In 2026 lawn tickets for most classical nights were $19.66, a one-off 60th-anniversary price; film and pop nights cost $39–59, and students paid $20.
Last checked: 4 November 2026, against the organiser's own information.
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| Area | Location | Seat and view | 2027 price | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchestra Pit (Section 40)Pit (Section 40) | The area directly in front of the stage, labelled Orchestra Pit on the official chart and Section 40 in SPAC's FAQ.Rows: A, B, C, D, E, F | With Section 40 and rows A–F on the ticket you have an assigned seat; at some concerts the pit is standing room, marked GAPIT.View: The closest seats to the stage. | – | |
| Sections 1, 4, 5Sections 1, 4 and 5 (front) | The first rows behind the pit: Section 1 in the centre, Sections 4 and 5 on either side.Rows: Section 1: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L; Sections 4 und 5: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L (kein I) | Assigned, numbered seat; SPAC does not describe the seat type.View: Very close to the performers; SPAC recommends the lower sections for anyone who wants to see them clearly. | – | Sections 4 and 5 include wheelchair spaces according to the chart. |
| Sections 2, 3, 6, 7Sections 2, 3, 6 and 7 (middle) | Behind the front rows: Sections 2 and 3 in the centre, split by an aisle, with 6 and 7 on the outside.Rows: Sections 2 und 3: M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, W, X (kein V); Sections 6 und 7: N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X | Assigned, numbered seat; boxes line the rear edge of these sections (see Box Seating).View: Still close to the stage under the roof; Sections 2 and 3 are central, 6 and 7 at the sides. | – | Sections 6 and 7 have wheelchair spaces at the outer edge according to the chart. |
| Box Seating | According to the box-office chart, boxes line the rear edge of lower Sections 2, 3, 6 and 7 and the front edge of balcony Sections 15–19; the Live Nation chart numbers 52 boxes.Rows: Logennummern laut Live-Nation-Plan: 201–210, 301–310, 601–603, 701–703, 1501–1506, 1601–1606, 1701–1706, 1801–1804, 1901–1904 | Box seating for a small group; SPAC does not say how many seats a box has. | – | |
| Sections 8–14Sections 8–14 (rear lower level) | The rear part of the lower level: Section 8 in the centre behind the sound desk (MIX), with 9–14 fanning out on both sides.Rows: Section 8 und 10: AA, BB, CC, DD, EE, FF, GG, HH, JJ, KK, LL, MM, NN, OO, PP, QQ; Section 9: dieselben Reihen; Sections 11, 12, 13, 14: BB bis QQ ohne II (BB, CC, DD, EE, FF, GG, HH, JJ, KK, LL, MM, NN, OO, PP, QQ) | Assigned, numbered seat.View: Further from the stage but still under the roof; the box-office chart marks a balcony overhang over the rear side seats without naming the rows. | – | All of Sections 8–14 have wheelchair spaces according to the chart. |
| Balcony, Sections 15–21Balcony Sections 15–21 (front balcony) | The balcony is the upper tier (SPAC says Balcony, not Mezzanine). Sections 15–21 are its front rows, with 15 in the centre.Rows: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H | Assigned, numbered seat; most balcony seats are reached by stairs.View: From the balcony you see the whole orchestra or ballet company at once, says SPAC. | – | Step-free wheelchair spaces in the balcony are only behind Sections 16 and 17. |
| Balcony, Sections 22–30Balcony Sections 22–30 (rear balcony) | The rear and outer balcony rows, with Section 22 at the back in the centre.Rows: J, K, L, M, N, O | Assigned, numbered seat reached by stairs.View: The furthest covered seats from the stage. | – | |
| Lawn | A sloping lawn outside the sheltered seats, for 20,000 people; SPAC's official chart does not show it.Rows: keine; freie Platzwahl (Kartenbezeichnungen wie LAWN1, LAWN2, GA1 dienen nur der Zählung) | General admission: no assigned spots. Sit on a blanket or your own lawn chair (max 43 in/109 cm high, 26 in/66 cm on the centre lawn). No tents.View: LED screens on the lawn show the stage, though artists occasionally ask for them to be switched off. | – | If it rains, ask the box office about upgrading to a covered seat for classical events. Not every show sells lawn tickets; BalletX in 2026 was pavilion-only. |
| Accessible SeatingWheelchair seating | According to the official chart, in lower Sections 4–14 and in the balcony behind Sections 16 and 17; none are shown in Sections 1–3.Rows: nicht veröffentlichtEntrance: Hall of Springs Gate (Rampe, Nordseite) | All lower-level seats (1–14) are step-free; in the balcony only the accessible seats behind 16–17. | – | Courtesy carts run from the Route 50 Main Entrance or Hall of Springs Entrance; SPAC will help you choose a location if you contact them. |
SPAC calls its amphitheater acoustically ideal. According to SPAC's history, Eugene Ormandy helped design the stage and perfect the acoustics; he even had a waterfall behind the amphitheater dammed because of the noise, and the frogs in the new pond were then moved elsewhere. LED screens show the stage on the lawn, though artists occasionally ask for them to be switched off.
All paths are asphalt. A ramp on the north side behind the Hall of Springs Gate leads into the amphitheater; every seat in the lower sections 1–14 is step-free, while in the balcony only the accessible seats behind sections 16–17 avoid stairs. Six-seat courtesy carts run from the Sun Dial at the Route 50 Main Entrance or the Hall of Springs Entrance. Accessible seats can be bought online or at the box office. Assistive listening devices are lent against a driver's licence; sign language interpretation needs two weeks' notice. SPAC does not lend wheelchairs. Accessible parking is in all lots, first come, first served.
Frequently asked questions about Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)
How much are lawn tickets at SPAC?
2027 prices are not out yet. In 2026 lawn tickets for most classical nights were $19.66, a one-off 60th-anniversary price; film and pop nights cost $39–59, and students paid $20.
Are kids free on the lawn at SPAC?
Yes. For The Philadelphia Orchestra, kids 12 and under are free on the lawn with a paying adult; for New York City Ballet, up to 16. Film nights are half price for kids, and under-twos are always free.
Can you bring food and drinks to SPAC?
Yes. At classical events you may bring food, beverages, blankets and lawn chairs up to 43 inches (109 cm); SPAC does not say explicitly whether wine counts. Under the roof only drinks are allowed at your seat, and Live Nation concerts ban outside alcohol.
What happens at SPAC if it rains?
The show goes on and there are no refunds. The 5,200 seats are under a roof but the lawn is not; for classical events, ask the box office about upgrading to a covered seat.
Can you bring chairs to the SPAC lawn?
Yes, at SPAC events chairs up to 43 inches (109 cm) high are allowed, 26 inches (66 cm) on the centre lawn. Live Nation concerts ban personal chairs but rent them out.
When is The Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC in 2027?
The orchestra plays from 28 July to 14 August 2027, after New York City Ballet from 7 to 10 July 2027. The programme was not out in November 2026; in recent years it was announced in February or March.
How much is parking at SPAC?
Parking is free for Philadelphia Orchestra and New York City Ballet performances; Live Nation concerts charge $10 per car.
Is there a dress code at SPAC?
No. Jeans and a T-shirt are as welcome as a suit or cocktail dress.