Experience Saratoga's Top Summer Events for 2026
During the summer, Saratoga is filled with the hottest events and things to do. You'll find a complete calendar of events going on in the Saratoga area elsewhere on our site, but below are the top summer events that you cannot miss this year.
May 20 - June 28, 2026
Opera Saratoga will present its annual summer festival from May 20 - June 28, 2026.
June 4 - 20, 2026
The Mostly Modern Festival is an international music festival that celebrates modern music in all its diversity—music by living composers from across the globe, alongside 20th and 21st-century classics.
The Mostly Modern Festival is an international music festival that celebrates modern music in all its diversity—music by living composers from across the globe, alongside 20th and 21st-century classics.
June 27 & 28, 2026
The Saratoga Jazz Festival at SPAC has attracted the most famous names in jazz to the region for many years.
The Saratoga Jazz Festival at SPAC has attracted the most famous names in jazz to the region for many years.
July 3 - 5, 2026
Experience the excitement of the July 4th Racing Festival in Saratoga Springs! Traditionally held at Belmont Park, this racing event is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday weekend.
Experience the excitement of the July 4th Racing Festival in Saratoga Springs! Traditionally held at Belmont Park, this racing event is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday weekend.
July 4, 2026
The All-American Celebration will be held in downtown Saratoga! Celebrate 4th of July with a road race, live music, and fireworks at night.
The All-American Celebration will be held in downtown Saratoga! Celebrate 4th of July with a road race, live music, and fireworks at night.
July 5 - August 26, 2026
Enjoy free concerts in the park, on Sundays in July, and Tuesdays in August. The rain location is the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center at 297 Broadway.
Enjoy free concerts in the park, on Sundays in July, and Tuesdays in August. The rain location is the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center at 297 Broadway.
July 8 - 11, 2026
Saratoga is the summer home of the New York City Ballet! Each year, the company performs several works during its residency that entertain and delight audience members of all ages.
Saratoga is the summer home of the New York City Ballet! Each year, the company performs several works during its residency that entertain and delight audience members of all ages.
July 21 - 26, 2026
Discover Saratoga County's rich history, agricultural roots, and culture when you bring your family to the Saratoga County Fair. It's one of the oldest fairs in the United States.
Discover Saratoga County's rich history, agricultural roots, and culture when you bring your family to the Saratoga County Fair. It's one of the oldest fairs in the United States.
August 1, 2026
This event takes place at the Saratoga Automobile Museum and features food trucks, a DJ, and multiple award categories.
This event takes place at the Saratoga Automobile Museum and features food trucks, a DJ, and multiple award categories.
August 5 - 22, 2026
The Philadelphia Orchestra's three-week summer residency at SPAC never fails to impress.
The Philadelphia Orchestra's three-week summer residency at SPAC never fails to impress.
August 24 - 30, 2026
Experience summer at an old-fashioned county fair! Blending the best entertainment, rides, animals, and more, the Washington County Fair has something to please everyone.
Experience summer at an old-fashioned county fair! Blending the best entertainment, rides, animals, and more, the Washington County Fair has something to please everyone.
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August 29, 2026
The most prestigious race of Saratoga's summer meet, watch the best three-year old thoroughbreds in the country compete in the annual Travers Stakes.
The most prestigious race of Saratoga's summer meet, watch the best three-year old thoroughbreds in the country compete in the annual Travers Stakes.
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