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Memorable SPAC shows
Shows by the Grateful Dead, the Dave Matthews Band and Phish are among many memorable shows that drew large crowds to SPAC over the years. Posted on June 1, 2012.
A crowd shot from the Grateful Dead's 1983 concert at SPAC. (Photo by Michael Hochanadel)
The Grateful Dead drew 40,231 fans - the largest crowd in Saratoga Performing Arts Center history - for its 1985 performance.
A crowd shot from the Grateful Dead's 1983 concert at SPAC. (Photo by Michael Hochanadel)
A crowd shot from the Grateful Dead's 1983 concert at SPAC. (Photo by Michael Hochanadel)
Dave Matthews of the Dave Matthews Band performs before a sold-out crowd in 2000 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
From left, Trey Anastasio and Mike Gordon of Phish perform at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in 2009.
New additions to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center include a new facade facing those seated on the lawn.
