FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT

Bethel Woods 20th Anniversary Celebration

Featuring Herman's Hermits
starring Peter Noone

FREE Admission · Two Stages · Fireworks Finale
📅 Friday, July 24, 2026
📍 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel, NY
🏛️ FREE Museum Admission 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
🚪 Gates Open 2:00 PM · Music All Day
🎆 Fireworks After the Show
Get Free Tickets Event Info
FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT

Bethel Woods 20th Anniversary Celebration

Featuring Herman's Hermits
starring Peter Noone

FREE Admission · Two Stages · Fireworks Finale
📅 Friday, July 24, 2026
📍 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel, NY
🏛️ FREE Museum Admission 10 AM – 7 PM
🚪 Gates Open 2:00 PM · Music All Day
🎶 Herman's Hermits 8:00 PM · 🎆 Fireworks
Get Free Tickets Event Info
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Schedule

  • 10:00 AM
    FREE Museum Admission Begins 🏛️
    The Museum at Bethel Woods is free all day — open 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM in honor of our 20th Anniversary. Explore the Museum →
  • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    $5 Golf Cart Guided Tours
    Ride through the historic 1969 Woodstock festival site with a guide. Just $5 — space is limited. Reserve your tour →
  • 2:00 PM
    Gates Open 🚪
    Giveaways for the first 300 guests through the gate! The Vendor Market, Creativity Tent, and P.L.A.Y. Arts Exhibition (Event Gallery, 2:00 – 7:00 PM) all open with the gates. Free general parking opens ahead of gates.
  • 2:15 PM
    Jake Nielsen
    Horizon Stage
    Daniel's Music Foundation Series
  • 3:00 PM
    Sebastian Conklin
    Community Stage
  • 3:15 PM
    Chris Raabe Band
    Horizon Stage
  • 4:15 PM
    Bella Como
    Community Stage
  • 4:30 PM
    The Bethel Woods Rock Camp Ambassadors Band
    Horizon Stage
  • 5:00 PM
    Carmine Gontz
    Community Stage
  • 5:15 PM
    Julian Giaimo
    Horizon Stage
  • 6:00 PM
    Monticello High School Jazz Band
    Community Stage
  • 6:30 PM
    REMEMBER JONES
    Horizon Stage
    The ultimate showman and fan favorite returns to Bethel Woods.
  • 7:30 PM
    Mara (Vinyl DJ)
    Community Stage
  • 8:00 PM
    Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone ⭐
    Horizon Stage
    An evening of beloved 1960's British Invasion classics — the singalong hits that bring generations together.
  • After the Show
    FIREWORKS! 🎆
    Stick around after Herman's Hermits for free fireworks over the historic festival field.
    All times subject to change.
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Two Stages, One Celebration
The Horizon Stage is just inside the main gates on the Great Lawn. The Community Stage is between the Market Sheds, featuring local rising stars all afternoon. Stroll between the two and catch it all!
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Day-of Alerts
Follow @BethelWoodsCenter on Facebook or Instagram for day-of alerts. You may also tune into FM 107.7 for announcements.
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Know Before You Go

First Timer's Guide

Everything You Need to Know Before You Arrive

Set on the historic grounds of the 1969 Woodstock festival, Bethel Woods is unlike any other venue — and this celebration is our way of saying thank you for 20 incredible years.

  • Admission is FREE. Claim your free tickets before you arrive.
  • Download the Ticketmaster app & load your ticket before you leave home — don't wait until you're in line. The SafeTix ticket uses a rotating barcode that refreshes every 15 seconds. Screen captures will not work.
  • Bring only a clear bag (12″×12″×6″ max) or a small (5.5″×8.5″) clutch purse
  • The celebration is general admission — arrive early for the best spot on the lawn
  • The Horizon Stage is just inside the main gates on the Great Lawn; the Community Stage is between the Market Sheds
  • Lawn chair rentals are available in a tent to the right of the Horizon Stage
  • We are cashless — we accept credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments (Apple & Google Pay)
  • Re-entry is allowed for this show, but all guests will need to pass through security each time.
  • Come early: the Museum is free all day (10 AM – 7 PM) and $5 Golf Cart Tours run 11 AM – 2 PM
Full Visitor FAQ
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Entry & Security

📱 Mobile-Only Ticketing
Tickets are free, but required for entry. We use SafeTix — encrypted mobile tickets with a rotating barcode refreshing every 15 seconds. Open your ticket in the Ticketmaster app at full brightness.
Print-at-home not accepted.
SafeTix FAQ →
👜 Clear Bag Policy
Clear bags 12″×12″×6″ max. One small non-clear clutch (5.5″×8.5″) per person. All bags inspected at entry.

Clear Bag Details →
What You Can Bring In
  • Water: Up to two factory-sealed plastic bottles (20 oz. or less) per person
  • Reusable bottle: One empty plastic bottle (32 oz. or less) per person
  • Food: One gallon-size clear zip-lock bag per person
Prohibited Items
  • Outside beverages beyond those listed above
  • Metal / aluminum / glass reusable bottles
  • Cameras with detachable lenses; professional audio/video equipment; drones
  • Weapons of any kind, including concealed carry firearms
  • Beach-style or Golf-style umbrellas
  • Personal folding chairs (rentals available on-site)
  • Aerosol spray cans (sunscreen/bug spray)

Full list: Code of Conduct

💳 Cashless Venue

Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and Mobile Payments (Apple & Google Pay) accepted everywhere. Prepaid debit cards are available for purchase at the Museum Shop and can be used throughout the venue.

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New for 2026: Open Gate Security
We're unveiling a streamlined security system this year. Bag check and walk-through screening should move faster than prior years. Load your ticket before you leave home and have it open at full brightness when you reach the gate.
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Maps & Parking

Venue Map
Parking Map
🚗 Driving Directions
200 Hurd Rd, Bethel, NY 12720.
Get Directions →

Free general parking.
View parking map →

Premium Parking in Lot D available.
Purchase Premium Parking →
Accessibility
Free accessible parking available with valid disability placard. First come, first served.

Transportation Assistance Shuttle available from Lot D to the Museum Circle. One guest with mobility needs plus one companion only.

Underwritten by Crystal Run Healthcare
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Need Assistance?
Call 845-583-2000, visit our accessibility page, or email our team.
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All-Day Celebration

FREE Museum Admission
The Museum at Bethel Woods is free all day — 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM — in honor of our 20th Anniversary. Explore the story of the '60s & Woodstock.
🏛️ 10 AM – 7 PM
P.L.A.Y. Arts Exhibition
See original works by the young artists of our P.L.A.Y. Fine Art Camp, on display in the Event Gallery from 2:00 to 7:00 PM.
📍 2 – 7 PM
Vendor Market & Creativity Tent
Browse local vendors and get hands-on with crafts and activities for all ages in the Creativity Tent. Both open when gates open at 2:00 PM.
🎨 Starting at 2 PM
🍔 Food & Drink · Market Sheds
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Gate Giveaways
The first 300 guests through the gate receive a special 20th Anniversary giveaway — another reason to arrive right at 2:00 PM!
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Upgrades & Experiences

Premium Parking
Pre-purchase premium parking in Lot D for convenient, close-in parking. Presented by Healey Brothers.
Get Premium Parking
Lawn Chair Rental
Save time and pre-purchase your lawn chair rental. Specially designed for our sloped lawn. Personal chairs are not permitted in the venue.
Take a Seat
$5 Golf Cart Tours
Tour the historic 1969 Woodstock festival site by golf cart with a guide. Tours run 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM — just $5, and space is limited.
Reserve a Tour
No hotel? No problem.

Stay the Night — Camping from Just $20

Make it an anniversary weekend to remember. Skip the late-night drive after the fireworks and wake up on the historic grounds of Woodstock '69 — car and tent camping starts at just $20.

Glamping & RV Sites 🚗 Car + Tent Camping
Book Now Camping Info
🌱 Camping proceeds support our 501(c)(3) nonprofit mission
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Merch & Shopping

The Museum Shop
Located inside The Museum at Bethel Woods. Woodstock collectibles, books, apparel, and unique Bethel Woods merchandise. Open daily from 10 AM.
📍 Museum Building
Museum Store Outpost
Inside the main concert grounds. Woodstock merch, Bethel Woods gear, and 20th Anniversary items. Opens with general admission.
📍 In Venue
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Shop for a Reason
Every purchase at Bethel Woods supports our 501(c)(3) nonprofit mission — from arts education and historic preservation to our Ticket and Arts Access Program.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Admission is free, but a ticket is required for entry. Claim your free tickets here.
The Museum is offering free admission all day — 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM — to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Bethel Woods.
Refunds will automatically go back to your original form of payment. Please allow up to 30 days for the credit to appear on your credit card statement. If you do not see a refund after 30 days, please email info@bethelwoodscenter.org.
No — lawn chair rentals and premium parking for The Beach Boys will be automatically refunded to your original form of payment (allow up to 30 days). If you'd like them for the celebration, please purchase again: lawn chair rentals · premium parking. For camping refund requests, contact Camping@bethelwoodscenter.org.
Yes, all standard security protocols apply. Clear bags 12″×12″×6″ max, or one small non-clear clutch (5.5″×8.5″) per person. See the Code of Conduct for the full list of policies and prohibited items.
The 20th Anniversary Celebration takes place on the Horizon Stage and Community Stage and is entirely General Admission — find your favorite spot on the lawn.
No re-entry once you exit through the venue gates. Make sure you have everything before entering.
Small personal blankets are permitted on the lawn. Beach-style umbrellas are NOT allowed. Personal folding chairs are not permitted; lawn chair rentals are available on-site.
During the event: visit the main information booth near the entry gates. After the event: bethelwoodscenter.org/lost-found
Only service animals are permitted. Do not leave animals in vehicles.
No general age requirement — this is a family-friendly celebration! Guests under 18 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Guests under 21 observed with alcohol will be ejected, including from parking lots.
Walking from the parking lots to the Main Entry gate can take up to 20 minutes. The Horizon Stage is just inside the main gates on the Great Lawn; the Community Stage is on the upper campus between the Market Sheds. A Transportation Assistance Shuttle is available free of charge for guests with mobility needs.
Follow @BethelWoodsCenter on Facebook and Instagram for weather and event alerts.
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Add Your Photos & Videos

Capture a great anniversary moment — the music, the fireworks, the memories? Upload your photos and videos to FanVids — our community platform where fans share their show moments with each other and with Bethel Woods.

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Celebrating 20 Years of The Place Where Peace Happens.

This celebration is our way of saying thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey — and an invitation to make new memories together. Bethel Woods is committed to building upon a rich history of peace and music by providing extraordinary experiences and access to the arts.

Est. 2006 · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
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