Step Inside: Albany Med Health System at SPAC in Saratoga Springs, NY

Albany Med Health System (formerly Broadview Stage) is an outdoor amphitheater located on the sprawling campus of Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY. The campus itself, meanwhile, is nestled in the heart of Saratoga Spa State Park, surrounded by 2,400 acres of hiking trails, geysers, mineral springs, golf courses, reflecting pools and more.

Since its opening, Albany Med Health System at SPAC has attracted major tours by the likes of Noah Kahan, Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hozier, The Beach Boys and more to upstate New York.

The address of Albany Med Health System at SPAC is 400 Ballston Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Albany Med Health System at SPAC History

Saratoga Performing Arts Center opened in 1996 with a production of George Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream by the New York City Ballet. As the official summer home of the prestigious dance company, as well as the Philadelphia Orchestra, SPAC has been offering world-class cultural entertainment for nearly three decades.

 

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Albany Med Health System at SPAC has seen many memorable moments in its history, with The Grateful Dead playing the venue’s largest-ever show in 1985 with a record 40,231 fans in attendance. Phish and Dave Matthews Band also play the amphitheater regularly, with the latter having sold out the venue eleven times. Albany Med Health System at SPAC hosted Farm Aid in 2013, with Dave Matthews, Neil Young, Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp headlining the annual benefit concert for American farm workers.

SPAC now partners exclusively with Live Nation to bring non-classical acts to Albany Med Health System, including Backstreet Boys, Morgan Wallen, Luke Bryan, TLC, and Guns N’ Roses.

Get to Know Albany Med Health System at SPAC

Venue Features

Albany Med Health System at SPAC’s layout involves an outdoor stage facing two levels of orchestra and balcony seating and a giant general admission lawn.

Seating and Viewing Options

Albany Med Health System at SPAC holds an overall capacity of 25,000 attendees, including reserved seats for 5,000 and a sloping, general admission lawn for an additional 20,000 concertgoers. The two-tiered area of reserved seating features a balcony overlooking the stage from the upper level, providing several options for views of the stage depending on personal preference.

Check out Albany Med Health System at SPAC’s seating layout (by upcoming act) on Ticketmaster.

Venue Accessibility

Albany Med Health System and all other venues at SPAC feature ADA accessible seating, which can be purchased online when reserving tickets. Additionally, SPAC provides wheelchair access into the amphitheater and accessible seating can be reached without the use of stairs. The venue also offers fully accessible and ambulatory restroom stalls and assisted listening devices for patrons who are hearing impaired.

Parking and Admission at Albany Med Health System at SPAC

Parking is available on-site at SPAC, with all lots in Saratoga Spa State Park being subject to a $10 parking fee per vehicle. (Oversize vehicles may incur additional fees.) Gate and parking times vary by Live Nation event. Premiere Parking in the Route 50 parking lot directly behind the SPAC box office, Early Access Parking (for select events) and Reserved Parking options can all be purchased prior to arrival. Additionally, dedicated VIP parking is available to Live Nation Season VIP ticket holders at 39 Roosevelt Dr, directly behind Roosevelt Baths and Spa.

Nearby Attractions

Food & Drink Near Albany Med Health System at SPAC

Below are a number of dining options within a short distance of Albany Med Health System at SPAC:

• 58 Roosevelt Bar and Grill, 58 Roosevelt Dr, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
• PJ’s BAR-B-QSA, 1 Kaydeross Ave W, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
• Panza’s Restaurant, 129 S Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
• Duo Japanese Cuisine & Hibachi, 175 S Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
• Three Vines Bistro, 32 A Congress St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
• Pennell’s Restaurant, 284 Jefferson St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
• The Brook Tavern, 139 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
• Cantina, 408 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Hotels Near Albany Med Health System at SPAC

Below are a number of hotel options within just a short driving distance from Albany Med Health System at SPAC:

• The Gideon Putnam, 24 Gideon Putnam Rd, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
• The Hotel Saratoga, 3291 S Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
• Anne’s Washington Inn, 111 S Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
• Hilton Garden Inn Saratoga Springs, 125 S Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
• The Inn at Saratoga, 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
• The Adelphi Hotel, 365 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
• The Springwater Bed and Breakfast, 94 George St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
• Saratoga Arms Hotel, 497 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866