Experience The Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC: 2026 Schedule & Tickets
Save the Date: August 5-22, 2026
The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) for a landmark summer residency from August 5–22, 2026. Celebrating its 60th Anniversary season, the Orchestra—led by Music & Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin—presents a spectacular program that honors six decades of world-class music in the heart of Saratoga Springs.
Why Is the Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC So Special?
The Philadelphia Orchestra has been the heartbeat of SPAC since its opening in 1966. To honor this 60-year legacy, the 2026 season features Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, the very same masterpiece that opened the Orchestra’s first-ever season at the amphitheater.
This year also honors America’s 250th Anniversary, weaving themes of history, unity, and the "Seasons" throughout the three-week residency.
2026 Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC: Highlights & Performances
Photo Credit: Gary Gold, provided by SPAC
This anniversary residency brings together legendary icons, indie-folk stars, and cinematic experiences:
- Star-Studded Vocalists: Josh Groban, Gregory Alan Isakov, and Brian Stokes Mitchell.
- Featured Conductors: Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Marin Alsop, Daniele Rustioni, and Gemma New.
- Major Works: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, and Mahler’s First Symphony.
- American Tributes: Copland’s Lincoln Portrait and Gershwin’s An American in Paris.
- Film Nights: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 1 and Star Wars: A New Hope.
- Virtuoso Soloists: Emanuel Ax, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, Michelle Cann, and Bomsori Kim.
View the Full 2026 Schedule
Click the links below to learn about each night's program:
The Philadelphia Orchestra: Tchaikovsky Spectacular
Wed, Aug 5
· 7:30 PM
The Philadelphia Orchestra presents the Tchaikovsky Spectacular at SPAC
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
The Philadelphia Orchestra: Mozart & Mahler
Thu, Aug 6
· 7:30 PM
Opening the evening is Aaron Copland's iconic Fanfare for the Common Man (1943), paired with Joan Tower's Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman (1986), a contemporary work inspired by Copland.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
The Philadelphia Orchestra: American Dreams with Brian Stokes Mitchell
Fri, Aug 7
· 7:30 PM
Returning to SPAC for the first time since 2014, two-time Tony® Award-winning Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell leads an "American Dreams" program.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
The Philadelphia Orchestra: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 in Concert
Sat, Aug 8
· 7:30 PM
It's time to go hunting for Horcruxes once more: part one of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ in Concert is nearly here!
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
The Philadelphia Orchestra: Pictures from an Exhibition with Daniele Rustioni
Wed, Aug 12
· 7:30 PM
Newly appointed Principal Guest Conductor of The Metropolitan Opera, Daniele Rustioni makes his SPAC debut leading Musorgsky's evocative Pictures from an Exhibition.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
The Philadelphia Orchestra: Emanuel Ax Plays Beethoven
Thu, Aug 13
· 7:30 PM
Legendary GRAMMY Award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax, Musical America's 2026 "Artist of the Year," returns to SPAC!
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
The Philadelphia Orchestra: Josh Groban: Stage, Screen & Symphony
Fri, Aug 14
· 7:30 PM
"Stage, Screen & Symphony" is a spectacular concert experience that brings together the magic of Broadway, the power of film, and the grandeur of the orchestra.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
The Philadelphia Orchestra: Beethoven's Ninth with Yannick
Sat, Aug 15
· 7:30 PM
Philadelphia Orchestra Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin returns to SPAC to anchor the 60th anniversary season.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
The Philadelphia Orchestra: David Kim Leads The Four Seasons
Wed, Aug 19
· 7:30 PM
The Philadelphia Orchestra concertmaster and violinist David Kim takes center stage as both leader and soloist in a performance celebrating SPAC's 60th anniversary theme, Seasons.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
The Philadelphia Orchestra: Gershwin's An American in Paris
Thu, Aug 20
· 7:30 PM
Experience works by American composers with The Philadelphia Orchestra, led by rising star New Zealand conductor Gemma New, making her SPAC debut.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
The Philadelphia Orchestra: Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert
Fri, Aug 21
· 7:30 PM
Set 30 years after Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: A New Hope returns to the desert planet of Tatooine in the fourth episode of the saga
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
The Philadelphia Orchestra: Gregory Alan Isakov
Sat, Aug 22
· 7:30 PM
Gregory Alan Isakov with The Philadelphia Orchestra
Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Where Can I Buy Tickets for the Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC?
Tickets for the Philadelphia Orchestra performances are available on the SPAC website.
- Members: Presale begins March 16 (tiered by level).
- General Public: Sales open March 25 at 10 a.m.
Visit SPAC.org for details on seating, pricing, and packages!
About the Author: Joe Legault
Joe is a dedicated editor from Lake Luzerne, NY, with a passion for hiking the Adirondack high peaks, running half marathons and 5Ks, and visiting local craft breweries like Common Roots and Dancing Grain. He enjoys writing about the region's can't-miss attractions and activities.
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