Courtesy SaratogaNYE.com
The Allman Betts Band will headline Saratoga New Year’s Eve 2026, with performances scheduled across multiple downtown venues and a free fireworks display planned in Saratoga Springs, event organizers announced.
The Allman Betts Band — led by Devon Allman and Duane Betts — will perform at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The group blends blues, Americana and Southern rock influences, drawing from a deep musical lineage while forging a contemporary sound. The band has released multiple critically acclaimed studio albums and is known for its extensive touring schedule, including the annual Allman Betts Family Revival.
Nicotine Dolls, a New York City-based pop-rock band, will headline Universal Preservation Hall. Formed in 2019, the group released its debut album, “An Attempt at Romantic,” in 2025. Its breakout single, “What Makes You Sad,” has earned nearly 20 million Spotify streams, with another album planned for 2026.
At Caffe Lena, Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band will perform. The indie-folk/Americana group has gained a growing regional following for its dynamic live shows and rotating lineup of musicians. Caffe Lena is the longest-running folk coffeehouse in the country.
The celebration will begin with free, family-friendly outdoor entertainment from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. DJ RVMBA will perform on Ellsworth Jones Place outside the City Center, followed by a fireworks display launched from the top level of the City Center parking garage.
Following the outdoor program, ticketed guests may attend live performances throughout the evening at the Saratoga Springs City Center, Universal Preservation Hall and Caffe Lena.
Additional performers scheduled to appear during the evening include Maggie Doherty, Kieran Rhodes, The Belle Curves, Heard, Ally the Piper, Doc Horton, Glass Pony and others.
Saratoga New Year’s Eve 2026 is presented through a partnership of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Discover Saratoga, the Saratoga Springs City Center, Proctors Collaborative, Caffe Lena, the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association and the City of Saratoga Springs.
Festivities will conclude on New Year’s Day with the Saratoga First Day 5K, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. The event will partner with the Saratoga Springs Lions Club to support diabetic awareness and education. An optional donation may be made during registration.
Early registration for the First Day 5K is available at fc4events.com and includes an event shirt and competitive awards. Day-of-race registration will also be available.
Tickets for Saratoga New Year’s Eve 2026 will go on sale at noon Thursday, Nov. 20, at saratoganye.com. General admission tickets start at $26, with limited VIP packages available.
Additional information, including a full entertainment schedule, is available at saratoganye.com.