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2026 Saratoga Summer Concert Series: Enjoy Live Music in Congress Park

By Liz Best

Looking for live music in Saratoga Springs, NY? Grab your lawn chair and head to Congress Park for the free Saratoga Summer Concert Series—happening all July and August! Enjoy amazing outdoor performances at the War Memorial, right across from the iconic Canfield Casino. Don’t miss the soundtrack to your summer!

concert in the park
Photo provided by Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, Tourism and Event Sales

What Is the Saratoga Summer Concert Series?

The Saratoga Summer Concert Series is a free outdoor music event held in Congress Park in downtown Saratoga Springs. It’s a long-running summer tradition that brings live performances to the community in a casual, family-friendly setting.

Locals and visitors are invited to enjoy music from a variety of regional artists. The concert series is presented by the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center in partnership with Discover Saratoga and the City of Saratoga Springs.

When Is the 2026 Saratoga Summer Concert Series?

The 2026 Saratoga Summer Concert Series will be held on Sunday evenings in July and Tuesday evenings in August. Each concert begins at 7:00 p.m. and runs for approximately 90 minutes.

2026 Saratoga Summer Concert Series Lineup:

  • Sunday, July 5: Sly Fox and the Hustlers
  • Sunday, July 12: Proudest Monkeys Band
  • Sunday, July 19: Big Medicine
  • Sunday, July 26: Skippy and the Pistons
  • Tuesday, August 4: Mostly Modern Festival – FAB 5
  • Tuesday, August 11: From the Caffe Lena School of Music – two great youth bands: Jazz Mode and Rolling Pebbles
  • Tuesday, August 18: Fenimore Blues
  • Tuesday, August 25: Soul Session featuring Garland Nelson

It’s a great way to enjoy live music outdoors in the heart of the Spa City. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for a fun evening at Congress Park.

Where Is the Concert Series Located?

Concerts take place at the War Memorial in Congress Park, directly across from the Canfield Casino. If it rains, performances are moved indoors to the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, located at 297 Broadway.

See More Info About the 2026 Saratoga Summer Concert Series Schedule

band performs
Summer Concert Series in Congress Park: Proudest Monkeys Band
The Saratoga Summer Concert Series returns to Congress Park during Sundays in July and Tuesdays in August.
Congress Park - War Memorial, 268 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
band performs
Summer Concert Series in Congress Park: Big Medicine
The Saratoga Summer Concert Series returns to Congress Park during Sundays in July and Tuesdays in August.
Congress Park - War Memorial, 268 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
band performs
Summer Concert Series in Congress Park: Skippy and the Pistons
The Saratoga Summer Concert Series returns to Congress Park during Sundays in July and Tuesdays in August.
Congress Park - War Memorial, 268 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
band performs
Summer Concert Series in Congress Park: Mostly Modern Festival - FAB 5
The Saratoga Summer Concert Series returns to Congress Park during Sundays in July and Tuesdays in August.
Congress Park - War Memorial, 268 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
band performs
Summer Concert Series in Congress Park: Jazz Mode and Rolling Pebbles
The Saratoga Summer Concert Series returns to Congress Park during Sundays in July and Tuesdays in August.
Congress Park - War Memorial, 268 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
band performs
Summer Concert Series in Congress Park: Fenimore Blues
The Saratoga Summer Concert Series returns to Congress Park during Sundays in July and Tuesdays in August.
Congress Park - War Memorial, 268 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
band performs
Summer Concert Series in Congress Park: Soul Session featuring Garland Nelson
The Saratoga Summer Concert Series returns to Congress Park during Sundays in July and Tuesdays in August.
Congress Park - War Memorial, 268 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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Liz Best
About the Author: Liz Best Liz Best, a senior communications marketing major at Siena College, is a Saratoga Springs local who loves spending time outdoors, sampling local cuisine, and discovering hidden gems throughout the area.
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