What was the largest crowd at SPAC?

40,231 fans
SPAC’s largest attended performance in its history was by The Grateful Dead in 1985, where a total of 40,231 fans showed up to see the band. Since the show, SPAC limits its capacity to 25,103.

What was the first concert at SPAC?

August 4, 1966. The Philadelphia Orchestra’s first performance at the Center: Overture from Beethoven’s “The Consecration of the House,” conducted by Eugene Ormandy.

When did The Who play at SPAC?

August 2, 1971
The Who Concert Setlist at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs on August 2, 1971 | setlist.fm.

When did the Beach Boys play Madison Square Garden?

The Beach Boys Concert Setlist at Madison Square Garden, New York on November 26, 1976 | setlist.fm.

When did The Who play at Saratoga Performing Arts Center?

Flashback: The Who perform their first and only show at SPAC, 50 years ago today. Two years after releasing Tommy and just ahead of the release of Who’s Next, UK rock stalwarts The Who performed at Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center on Monday, August 2, 1971.

How big is Saratoga Performing Center?

Saratoga Performing Arts Center Amphitheater Our main stage has a 25,000 person capacity with sheltered seats for 5,200 people and a sloping lawn for an additional 20,000 people. The stage is home to New York City Ballet and Philadelphia Orchestra performances in addition to shows by Live Nation.

How many times has Dave Matthews played at SPAC?

In those twenty-some-odd years, the band has played SPAC a staggering 37 times, beginning their annual two-night stands in 2001.

Did the Beach Boys and Chicago tour together?

Today, Chicago and Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys, with Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin have announced a co-headlining 25-city tour across the US.

What year did Chicago and the Beach Boys tour together?

It begins June 7 in Phoenix and wraps up July 26 in Clarkson, Michigan. This might seem a little familiar to any Beach Boys or Chicago fans who were around in 1975 for the Beachago tour when the two bands teamed up for a successful run of arena gigs.

How many people fit in Saratoga Performing Arts Center?

25,100Saratoga Performing Arts Center / Capacity

Saratoga Performing Arts Center Amphitheater Our main stage has a 25,000 person capacity with sheltered seats for 5,200 people and a sloping lawn for an additional 20,000 people. The stage is home to New York City Ballet and Philadelphia Orchestra performances in addition to shows by Live Nation.

Who built SPAC?

Over its first 50 years and 51 seasons, SPAC has had fewer leaders than there are fingers on one hand. Its founding director, Richard Leach, retired in 1973.