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Schedule
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11:00 AM – 4:00 PMHarvest Festival & BuildFestAdmission: Free | Parking: $7 day-of | See festival details below.
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3:30 PMParking Lots OpenPresented by Healey BrothersFree general parking. Premium Parking in Lot D Sold Out
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4:30 PMTD Green Room OpensPresented by TDPrivate pre-show bar, restrooms & pub games in the Market Sheds. Purchase Green Room.
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5:30 PMMember Gates OpenMembers enjoy early access beginning at 5:30 PM.
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6:00 PMGates OpenGeneral admission gates open at 6:00 PM. Allow 20 minutes to walk from parking to the main entrance, plus additional time to the Pavilion.
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6:00 PMHorizon Stage — Robbie HarteEmerging Artist SeriesFREE with your concert admission · Located just inside the main gates.
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7:30 PMShowtime ⭐Main Pavilion Stage · John Fogerty & Steve Winwood. All times subject to change.
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Heavy Traffic Expected: Please Arrive Early
General gates open at 6:00 PM and the show starts at 7:30 PM; member gates open at 5:30 PM. To minimize arrival, parking, and entry delays, and to make sure you're seated before the performance begins, we strongly encourage you to arrive early.
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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. Watch our quick guide and check the list below so you arrive prepared.
- 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
- WATER: You may bring an empty plastic reusable water bottle (32 oz or less) or up to two factory-sealed plastic water bottles (20 oz. or less) per person. Water refill station next to First Aid office.
- Arrive with plenty of time — allow 20+ minutes to walk from parking to the main entry, then more to the Pavilion
- We are cashless — we accept credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments (Apple & Google Pay).
- No re-entry once you exit the venue gates
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Entry & Security
📱 Mobile-Only Ticketing
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 →
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 →
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
- Umbrellas: Hand-held, personal size umbrellas (no golf or beach umbrellas)
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
🚗 Driving Directions
200 Hurd Rd, Bethel, NY 12720.
Get Directions →
Parking Lots open at 3:30 PM.
Free general parking.
View parking map →
Premium Parking in Lot D Sold Out
Get Directions →
Parking Lots open at 3:30 PM.
Free general parking.
View parking map →
Premium Parking in Lot D Sold Out
Accessibility
Free accessible parking available with valid disability placard. First come, first served.
Transportation Assistance Shuttle available from Lot D to the main stage plaza. Starts 1½ hours before showtime. One guest with mobility needs plus one companion only.
Underwritten by Crystal Run Healthcare
Transportation Assistance Shuttle available from Lot D to the main stage plaza. Starts 1½ hours before showtime. 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.
New for 2026: Rideshare Zone — Closes 9:45 PM
Bethel, NY is a remote area with limited rideshare availability. You MUST schedule your ride ahead of time.
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Pre-schedule
Schedule your Uber, Lyft, taxi, car service, or personal pickup (mom, dad, friend, etc.) in advance.
Schedule your Uber, Lyft, taxi, car service, or personal pickup (mom, dad, friend, etc.) in advance.
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9:45 PM
Drivers must arrive by 9:45 PM. Hurd Road closes to incoming traffic after that time.
Drivers must arrive by 9:45 PM. Hurd Road closes to incoming traffic after that time.
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Waiting Area
Turn left at the crosswalk and walk along Hurd Rd. to the designated passenger waiting area.
Turn left at the crosswalk and walk along Hurd Rd. to the designated passenger waiting area.
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Communicate
Confirm with your driver that they will arrive by 9:45 PM and will wait for you.
Confirm with your driver that they will arrive by 9:45 PM and will wait for you.
🍂 Sunday Only · 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Make a Day of It at Harvest Festival
Come early and spend the afternoon at our free fall festival. Browse more than 100 local farmers, crafters, and makers, wander the corn maze, take a hay wagon ride, and catch live music on the Harvest Stage. This Sunday's theme is BuildFest, Bethel Woods' annual architecture festival.
Harvest Festival Parking is $5 in advance, $7 day-of
Free Admission
Harvest Festival: BuildFest
- 12:00 – 1:30 PM pollen on the Harvest Stage
- 2:00 – 3:30 PM King in Yellow on the Harvest Stage
- Special attractions: Community Sculpture, Rescue Ponies, BuildFest Cart Tours
- Arts & crafts: Autumnal Leaf Wreaths
Ticketed · $20
Harvest Festival Paint & Sip
Paint on canvas while sipping regional wine in a relaxed, welcoming setting, with a Bethel Woods teaching artist on hand to guide you at your own pace. Your ticket includes all painting materials and one glass of wine.
- Drop in 12:00 – 3:00 PM (last entry 2:30 PM)
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Upgrades & Experiences
Premium ParkingSold Out
Premium Parking in Lot D is sold out for this show. Free general parking is available, and lots open at 3:30 PM.
Presented by Healey Brothers
Presented by Healey Brothers
Sold Out for This Show
TD Green Room
Private pre-show bar, restrooms & pub games in the Market Sheds. Opens 90 min before general admission, at 4:30 PM.
Presented by TD
Presented by TD
Purchase Green Room
Tito's Reserved Lawn
Reserved chair, prime views, and a designated area close to the pavilion with easy concession access. Lawn ticket required.
Presented by Tito's Vodka
Presented by Tito's Vodka
Get Reserved Lawn
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. $10 in advance, $12 day-of.
Take a Seat
The Museum at Bethel Woods
Explore the '60s & Woodstock. Open from 10 AM to showtime on concert days. Only $12 with your concert ticket.
Learn More
Golf Cart Tours
Reserve a show-day guided tour of the museum or the historic 1969 Woodstock festival grounds with an "expert hippie."
Select a Tour
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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.
Bethel Buds, New York State's licensed cannabis dispensary located on Rt 17B, just two miles from Bethel Woods. Stop by on your way.
Rock 'n' Recycle
Help keep Bethel Woods beautiful by recycling your cans and bottles during the show. Stop by the Rock 'n' Recycle tent to earn exclusive rewards and make a positive impact.
Supported by Platform Industries
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
A bag check area is available for bags that don't meet the clear bag policy. Space is limited — first come, first served.
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. Guests under 18 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Guests under 21 observed with alcohol will be ejected, including from parking lots.
Designated area at the rear walkway at the top of the lawn hill only. No smoking on the lawn, in the Pavilion, or on pathways. Includes e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and chewing tobacco.
Plan on approximately 20 minutes from parking to the Main Entry gate, plus additional walking to the Pavilion stage. 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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Upcoming Events at Bethel Woods
- Open Daily The Museum at Bethel Woods
- Sep 18 The Rascals
- Sep 20 Harvest Festival: Wellness
- Sep 24 Rock Band JamMonthly music drop-in for adults
- Sep 25 Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band
- From Sep 26 Project Identity: Open Studios Photography
- From Sep 26 Project Identity: Open Studios Rock Band
- Sep 27 Harvest Festival: Farm to Table
- Sep 27 & 28 Graham Nash
- From Sep 30 Studio at the Woods: Music
- From Oct 2 Learning to See: Figure Drawing
- Oct 4 Harvest Festival: The Great Pumpkin Harvest
- Oct 4 Jazz at Lincoln Center: From Bossa to Swing
- Oct 8 Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
- From Oct 9 Peace, Love & PumpkinsWednesdays – Sundays through Nov 1
- Oct 9 Murder Mystery Mixer: Dying of Curiosity
- Oct 10 That Motown Band
- Oct 10, 17, 24 & 31 Boos & Booze at Peace, Love & Pumpkins
- Oct 11 & 25 Spooky Sunday Crafting for Families
- Oct 14, 21 & 28 Sensory Friendly Wednesdays at Peace, Love & Pumpkins
- Oct 16 Murder Mystery Mixer: Dead Man's Party
- Oct 18 & Nov 1 Spooky Sunday Crafting for Adults
- From Oct 19 Studio at the Woods: Adult Rock Camp
- Oct 23 The Machine Performs Pink Floyd
- Oct 23 Murder Mystery Mixer: Beetlejuice's Ghostly Ball
- Oct 24 Jazz at Lincoln Center: New Orleans Songbook
- Oct 30 Friday Night Fright
- Oct 30 Murder Mystery Mixer: Hocus Pocus
- Oct 31 Halloween at Peace, Love & Pumpkins
- Nov 13 Stewart Copeland: Have I Said Too Much?
- Nov 21 The Weight Band
- From Nov 27 Peace, Love & Lights
- Dec 5 Judy Collins – Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell