Sunday, September 6, 2026
at Saratoga Arts
320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
Improv Spaces is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting contemporary composers, improvising musicians, and interdisciplinary artists through performances, residencies, workshops, and community engagement. We create opportunities for artists to develop, premiere, and present original work while connecting audiences with adventurous contemporary music and the festival is a major part of this work.
This year we are delighted to co-present the festival with Saratoga Arts, bringing together artists from the Capital Region, New York and New Jersey. The festival features premieres, improvisation, interdisciplinary performance, workshops, vendors, food, and opportunities for audiences to engage with artists throughout the day.
FEATURING
Melissa Almaguer
Jesse Bowman Bruchac
Joseph Bruchac
djdrummernk
Andrew Drury
Adrianos Efthymiadis
Hypercube
Improv Spaces Ensemble
Alexis Marcelo
Rock City Falls Trio + Carlin Ma
Matthew Ryals
Matt Weston
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
| Time | Program |
|---|
| 11:00–11:45 AM | Welcome + Joseph Bruchac & Jesse Bruchac |
| 12:15–1:00 PM | Hypercube |
| 1:15–2:15 PM | Matt Weston — Performance + Q&A |
| 2:30–3:15 PM | Rock City Falls Trio with Carlin Ma |
| 3:45–4:30 PM | Matthew Ryals |
| 5:00–6:00 PM | Andrew Drury + Alexis Marcelo — Performance + Q&A ___ Matthew Ryals — Workshop |
| 6:30–7:30 PM | Melissa Almaguer — Performance + Q&A |
| 8:00–8:45 PM | Improv Spaces Ensemble |
Throughout the day:
| 11:00 AM–9:00 PM | Adrianos Efthymiadis + djdrummernk — Video and Sound Installation |
Network and visit with local presenters, venues,
labels, and vendors
Artist Matthew Klane who designed this year’s festival artwork
Thanks to sponsors
Tickets are available in advance or at the door. At the door, we accept cash, Venmo, and major credit cards. Children under 12 are free. Walk-ins are welcome!
As a special collaboration with EMPAC, if you purchase a festival ticket you also get 30% off the EMPAC Topos Festival Pass earlier in the week including with a preview on Saturday at the Topos Festival with sets presented with Improv Spaces featuring Rock City Falls Trio and Sun Dogs:
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