Belmont on Broadway - Gin Blossoms FREE concert FAQs
 

Q: When/where is the concert?

A: The free concert is scheduled for 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4 on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. The stage will be installed in front of the Saratoga Springs City Center.

Q: Which roads will be closed and when?

A: Broadway will be closed for this event between Van Dam Street and Lake Avenue - from approximately 5 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4 to 2 a.m. on Thursday, June 5 - for the installation of the stage, which will be located adjacent to the Saratoga Springs City Center. Additional road closures will begin at 5 p.m. extending south on Broadway to Washington and Spring Streets and as necessary on side streets with access to Broadway in this area. Detours will be available to motorists. Saratoga Springs Police Department will release detailed information regarding road closures and traffic detours on their social media pages and Nixle.

Q: What about parking?

A: There are many parking lots in downtown Saratoga Springs including the Saratoga Springs City Center parking garage only a few steps from the site of the concert. See our Where to Park blog for more lots.

Q: What can I bring to the concert? 

A: To increase the safety of all, organizers ask that people attending this free concert not bring coolers, backpacks, large bags, strollers, pets, glass bottles, alcohol, or weapons of any kind. There is ample space to watch the concert from locations on the street - Broadway - and attendees should use the sidewalks solely for walking. Individuals who require a seat are asked to bring a folding chair that is not inside of a bag. For the enjoyment of all, organizers also ask that those inside the event space refrain from smoking. Leaving a bar or restaurant with alcohol is not permitted.

Q: Why is this happening?

A: Belmont on Broadway celebrates the 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival in Saratoga Springs. Organizers see the 157th Belmont Stakes Racing Festival as another opportunity to showcase the city and county as a major event destination.

This special celebration is a collaborative effort between Discover Saratoga, Saratoga County Economic Development Corporation, Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association, and Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Saratoga Springs.

The Belmont on Broadway concert is sponsored by NYRA Bets, Saratoga County, Adirondack Trust Company, Druthers Brewing, UHY LLP Advisors, Courtyard by Marriott, Saratoga Springs Special Assessment District. Labatt Blue Light, Lipton Hard Iced Tea, 99.5 The River, and PYX 106.

More information about Belmont on Broadway is available online at www.discoversaratoga.org/belmontonbroadway.