Saratoga Performing Arts Center Announces The Return Of Live Music With "freihofer’s ® Saratoga Jazz Festival, " June 26 - 27 at Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival at Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Saratoga Performing Arts Center and Absolutely Live Entertainment announce the return of the 2021 Freihofer's® Saratoga Jazz Festival, marking the first live performances hosted by SPAC since the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered arts venues last spring. The festival will be headlined by DIANNE REEVES, CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT, CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE'S NEW JAWN, AL DI MEOLA, JOEY ALEXANDER and ARTEMIS, presented by Skidmore Jazz Institute, and will also feature acclaimed local musicians including GARLAND NELSON leading "JOYFUL NOISE" and HOT CLUB OF SARATOGA, presented by Caffè Lena.

Slated for Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, gates will open each day at 10 a.m. with performances scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. The festival will be presented in compliance with the current guidelines from the Governor of New York to ensure the health and safety of artists, audience members and staff. As required by the State, all attendees of the festival will be required to show either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72-hours of the event. ...

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Saratoga Performing Arts Center and Absolutely Live Entertainment announce the return of the 2021 Freihofer's® Saratoga Jazz Festival, marking the first live performances hosted by SPAC since the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered arts venues last spring. The festival will be headlined by DIANNE REEVES, CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT, CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE'S NEW JAWN, AL DI MEOLA, JOEY ALEXANDER and ARTEMIS, presented by Skidmore Jazz Institute, and will also feature acclaimed local musicians including GARLAND NELSON leading "JOYFUL NOISE" and HOT CLUB OF SARATOGA, presented by Caffè Lena.

Slated for Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, gates will open each day at 10 a.m. with performances scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. The festival will be presented in compliance with the current guidelines from the Governor of New York to ensure the health and safety of artists, audience members and staff. As required by the State, all attendees of the festival will be required to show either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72-hours of the event.

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