The Outlaw Music Festival returns to Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Saturday August 2, 2025. Here is everything you need to know before you go.

As we enter the dogs days of summer there are plenty of shows left to see at the Broadview Stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. (SPAC) This weekend we are fortunate to have Willie Nelson & Family along with Bob Dylan headline a day filled with music. Check below for the timing of the event as well as ticket information.

This is your official guide to the Outlaw Music Festival. If you have not been to SPAC in 2025 there are new policies you need to be aware of. For example the Live Nation lawn chair policy.

For the safety, comfort and experience of all fans, outside lawn chairs will NOT be permitted inside of SPAC for Live Nation shows. A limited number of lawn chair rentals will be available for advance purchase online or at the venue on the day of the event, while supplies last.

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At this time there are lawn tickets as well as a limited number of pavilion and balcony seating available HERE.

  • 2:30 - Gates to SPAC open
  • 4:00 - Show starts with Waylon Payne
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Here are some items NOT permitted at this show:

  • No hard/soft coolers
  • No alcohol
  • No average sized bags / backpacks

Here are some of the items that ARE allowed at this show:

  • Umbrellas (personal-sized, no pointed ends)
  • Food – in a clear, 1-gallon zip-lock bag
  • Water – an empty water bottle OR up to 1 gallon of water in a factory sealed bottle
  • Small blankets

Rent Bob Dylan's "Big Pink" House In New York

Rent the legendary home of Rock N' Roll in West Saugerties, New York known as Big Pink. Spend the weekend in the house where Bob Dylan and The Band used to play and create music together.

Gallery Credit: Karolyi

SPAC in the 80's

This is a look back at SPAC, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, NY in the 1980's

Gallery Credit: Karolyi

SPAC in the 90's

Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, NY in the 1990's

Gallery Credit: Karolyi