“I can’t believe I haven’t been to SPAC yet this summer.”

I can count three times in recent memory that I heard these exact words. It’s summer in Saratoga, people. Now that the shortened ballet residency flew by in a blink, I’m personally most excited for the Philadelphia Orchestra, which arrives with a bang (literally, we’re talking fireworks) Wednesday, August 6. But why wait? There’s so much great programming happening before, so take a look, book a ticket and go.

Hard rock at its finest. Bret Michaels is joining the classic glam metal band for only four shows, and SPAC is one of them.

If big concerts aren’t your thing, maybe a night of laughter under the summer night sky is.

This iconic jam band attracts Phish Heads from all over — this three-night run is so popular that lawn seats are your only option if you waited until the last minute.

An intense Monday night rocking out to heavy metal? That’s what Saratoga summers were made for.

The Summer Anthem Tour will hit all of the rock band’s hits plus new music from their upcoming album.

This popular country band from Alabama isn’t showing up alone — special guests Wynonna Judd and Shelby Lynne are adding to the star power.

If you haven’t pushed yourself over the SPAC finish line, maybe your kids will pump you up for Kidz Bop Live— or drag you there themselves.

This special 10th anniversary show kicks off at 4 p.m. Icons Bob Dylan — who has a major sentimental bond with Downtown’s Caffe Lena — Wilco, Lucinda Williams and Waylon Payne will all take the stage.

For more information on this evening show, ask your favorite pre-teen or teenager.

Book tickets for all shows through Spac. org.