Gala 2025 | Luzerne Music Center
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Gala of the Stars
is Luzerne Music Center’s largest fundraising event of the year, with 100% of proceeds supporting scholarships for young musicians to attend our summer program. The event features live performances by LMC’s talented students and world-class faculty, a seated dinner with wine and cocktails, and an exciting live auction.
Date & Time
Saturday, August 8, 2026
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
9:00 PM
This year's Gala will be held at:
Saratoga National Golf Club
458 Union Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY
–   Cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres
–   Dinner
–   Performances and live auction
–   Evening concludes, followed by an optional
afterparty until 11:00 PM
Attire
Cocktail chic: guests typically wearing gowns or suits. Color scheme for the upcoming Gala is sage and silver.
Tickets
All ticket sales are tax-deductible minus the $150/person fair market value of food and beverages.
Entrée options include filet, seafood, or vegetarian dishes.
Symphony Stars
$4,000
Highest-priority seating for eight at dinner and concert
Ensemble Stars
$2,000
High-priority seating for eight at dinner and concert
Duet Star
$500
Priority seating for one at dinner and concert
Solo Star
$250
Single ticket to dinner and concert
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Weekend Events
Friday
7:30 PM
Camp tours are available earlier in the day. The 1:30 PM orchestra rehearsal offers an ideal time to visit—please schedule your tour in advance.
Saturday
6:00 PM
Camp tours are available earlier in the day. Please schedule your visit in advance.
Sunday
1:30 PM
~2:30 PM
Faculty Artist Series Concert
Jack Lawrence Performance Lodge
Ticketed | (Duration: ~90 minutes)
Gala of the Stars
Saratoga National Golf Club
Piano Prelude Concert
Jack Lawrence Performance Lodge
Free Admission | (Duration: ~60 minutes)
LMC Symphony Orchestra Concert
Shed Stage
Free Admission | (Duration: ~60 minutes)
Accomodations
Saratoga Springs and the surrounding area offer a variety of hotel options, but accommodations fill up quickly during racing season. Please explore the links below for booking details at our recommended locations:
The Queensbury Hotel
, Glens Falls
Rockwell Falls Inn and Wine Bar
, Lake Luzerne
Hotel Brookmere
, Saratoga Springs
The Adelphi Hotel
, Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Arms
, Saratoga Springs
Huttopia – Adirondacks
, Lake George
Fort William Henry Hotel
, Lake George
The Sagamore Resort
, Bolton Landing
Dining
Lake Luzerne and the surrounding area offer an excellent range of dining options. Explore the links below to view our top restaurant picks:
The Hitching Post Tavern
, Lake Luzerne
The Long Horn Restaurant & Pub
, Lake Luzerne
Chez Pierre
, Gansevoort
Wishing Well
, Gansevoort
Salt & Char
, Saratoga Springs
15 Church
, Saratoga Springs
Max London's
, Saratoga Springs
Radici Kitchen & Bar
, Glens Falls
[farmacy] restobar
, Glens Falls
Southpaw Bistro
, Glens Falls
Mint
, Glens Falls
Park & Elm
, Glens Falls
Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge
, Lake George
Attractions
There’s no shortage of things to see and do in our area. You’re sure to find something you’ll enjoy! Take a look at our favorite attractions below:
The Hitching Post/Nettle Meadow Cheese Shop
, Lake Luzerne
The Hyde Collection
, Glens Falls
Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)
, Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Racetrack
, Saratoga Springs
Yaddo Gardens
, Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Spa State Park
, Saratoga Springs
Lake George Steamboat Company
, Lake George
Fort William Henry
, Lake George
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