Innovators & Icons

Celebrate 60 years of SPAC and New York City Ballet’s historic partnership with works by innovative and iconic choreographers both past and present.

Experience signature works and an exciting premiere. Get swept away by George Balanchine’s romantic masterpiece Serenade, first performed at SPAC in 1966 and known for its ethereal long blue tutus, then embark on a feverish journey with Jerome Robbins’ Opus 19/The Dreamer, returning to SPAC for the first time since 2008. The program closes with a new work by Principal Dancer Tiler Peck, which will have its world premiere as part of NYCB’s 2026 Spring Gala.

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Permitted items
- Food, beverages, and disposable utensils (compostable, plastic, reusable, etc.)
- Blankets and breathable ground coverings
- Umbrellas (personal-sized umbrellas only on the amphitheater lawn)
- Lawn chairs (must not exceed 43" in height when opened; on the center amphitheater lawn must not exceed 26" when opened)
- Tents

Items not permitted
- Metal utensils
- Plastic tarps
- Lawn chairs over 43" in height when opened
- Tents on the Amphitheater lawn or immediately in front of the Charles R. Wood Discovery Stage
- Grills, cooking equipment, or any flame that uses a liquid, gas, or gel accelerant
- Laser pointers
- Drones
- Professional audio or video recording equipment
- Cameras with detachable lenses
- Bikes, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, etc.
- Pets (except ADA approved service animals)
- Illegal drugs or substances
- Weapons of any kind

Items listed are subject to change or vary on show day

Ground Rules
- Security procedure: all bags will be inspected and all personnel searched via metal detectors. Bags include but are not limited to coolers, baskets, tote bags, purses, diaper bags, strollers, and other containers. Any item not permitted should be disposed of or returned to your vehicle.
- Smoking is permitted on the SPAC grounds in designated areas only. Please dispose of cigarette butts properly.
- Guests are welcome to bring items such as blankets and umbrellas but please consider others; disruptive items may be asked to be removed.
- Reentry is permitted for SPAC-produced events; guests must obtain a reentry wristband from staff at the gates prior to exiting the venue.
- SPAC has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment of any kind. If you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, report concerns to SPAC staff or security immediately.

Amphitheater House Rules for Classical Performances
"House" refers to seating inside the amphitheater. House rules apply inside the amphitheater for SPAC-produced events.
- Beverages are permitted in the amphitheater, but food is not.
- As a courtesy to performers and the audience, guests arriving after the performance begins will not be seated until the earliest appropriate opportunity at the discretion of House Staff.
- Please turn off or silence all mobile devices prior to the start of the program. If you must use a mobile device in an emergency, step outside the theater to avoid disturbing others.
- Video, photography, audio, or cell phone recording during performances is prohibited.