Outlaw Music Fest FAQ for SPAC: What To Know Before the Show
The 2026 Outlaw Music Festival is set to roll into Albany Med Health System at SPAC in Saratoga Springs, New York this weekend and there is much to know before you go. Consider this your official guide to this Sunday's event.
The 2026 Outlaw Music Festival features 6 artists on one stage on one day. That means your day will start earlier than it would for most concerts, so we have the scheduled timeline, what you can and cannot bring into the venue and more. Let's get into it.
The 2026 Outlaw Music Festival featuring Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Wilson Jr., Robert Randolph, and Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble kicks off Sunday August 30th at 3:20pm.
Tickets for the Outlaw Music Festival are on sale now. As of this writing, pavilion, balcony and lawn tickets are available HERE.
Here is the timeline for Outlaw Music Festival at SPAC:
- 1pm - Parking lots, such as the Route 50 lot, will open
- 2pm - Gates to Albany Med Health System at SPAC open
- 3:20p - Music begins
- Times subject to change
Foe Live Nation concerts at SPAC there are certain ground rules. Here are some of the items NOT permitted for Outlaw Music Fest:
- NO - You are not allowed to bring alcohol to Live Nation events
- NO - Outside chairs will be permitted inside the venue. Lawn chairs are available for rent for most Live Nation shows at the venue.
- NO - Glass containers or cans
- NO - Hard or soft coolers
Here are some of the items that ARE permitted for Outlaw Music Fest:
- YES - Small clutches, wristlets, or fanny packs are allowed. Each must measure no bigger than 6”x 9” OR clear plastic bags NO BIGGER than 12″x6″x12”.
- YES - Personal-sized umbrella (no pointed end)
- YES - You may bring in food in a clear, 1-gallon zip-lock bag
- YES - You may bring in up to 1 gallon of water in a factory sealed bottle. You may also bring in an empty water bottle.
- YES - You may bring in a small blanket
2026 Concert Line Up for the Big E
Gallery Credit: Karolyi
SPAC in the 1980's
Gallery Credit: Karolyi
