Concert Advisory

James Taylor

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
📍 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel, NY
🚪 Gates 6:00 PM
🎶 Showtime 7:30 PM
⚠️ Heavy Traffic Expected — Arrive Early
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Concert Advisory

James Taylor

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
📍 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel, NY
🚪 Gates 6:00 PM
🎶 Showtime 7:30 PM
⚠️ Heavy Traffic Expected — Arrive Early
Get Tickets Event Info
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Schedule

  • 3:30 PM
    Parking Lots Open
    Presented by Healey Brothers
    Free general parking. Premium Parking is sold out.
  • 4:30 PM
    Green Room Opens
    Presented by TD
    Private pre-show bar, restrooms & pub games in the Market Sheds. Purchase Green Room.
  • 6:00 PM
    Gates Open
    General admission gates open at 6:00 PM. Member gates open at 5:30 PM. Allow 20 minutes to walk from parking to the main entrance, plus additional time to the Pavilion.
  • 6:00 PM
    Horizon Stage — Della
    Presented by Prager Metis
    Emerging artist performance FREE with your concert admission · Located just inside the main gates.
  • 7:30 PM
    Showtime ⭐
    Main Pavilion Stage · James Taylor. All times subject to change.
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How sweet it is…to arrive early!
There is no opening act before James Taylor, so we expect many guests to arrive around the same time. To minimize arrival, parking, and entry delays, and ensure you are seated before the performance begins, we strongly encourage you to arrive early.
Gate time warning — arrive early, gates open at 6:00 PM
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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. 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
  • Arrive with plenty of time — there is no opening act, so the full crowd will be arriving at once
  • 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
Full Visitor FAQ
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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 →
👜 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 is 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
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Need Assistance?
Call 845-583-2000, visit our accessibility page, or email our team.
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Please Arrive Early
There is no opening act before James Taylor, so we expect many guests to arrive around the same time. To minimize arrival, parking, and entry delays, and ensure you are seated before the performance begins, we strongly encourage you to arrive early.
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New for 2026: Rideshare Zone — Closes 9:30 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.
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9:30 PM
Drivers must arrive by 9:30 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.
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Communicate
Confirm with your driver that they will arrive by 9:30 PM and will wait for you.
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Upgrades & Experiences

Premium Parking
Pre-purchase premium parking in Lot D for convenient, close-in parking. SOLD OUT
Green Room
Private pre-show bar, restrooms & pub games in the Market Sheds. Opens 90 min before general admission.
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
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
Become a Member
Support our nonprofit and join as a member. Early gate access, presales, premium parking, discounts on tickets, plus free museum admission.
Become a Member
Emerging Artist Performance

Horizon Stage — 6:00 PM

Included FREE with your concert admission · Located just beyond the main gates

Della
Della is an 18 year old singer songwriter blending poetic storytelling with a sound rooted in American folk, indie pop, and indie rock. Named one of the Top Ten Teen Songwriters in the International Songwriting Awards, she's been shaping her voice through intimate club sets and pop up shows. Her debut EP, Playing Pretend, released in 2024, introduces an artist drawn to honesty, quiet intensity, and emotional detail — music that lives in the in-between moments.

Arrive early and catch the show before heading to your seats — it's a great reason to get here on time.

Presented by Prager Metis

No hotel? No problem.

Stay the Night — Camp Steps from the Stage

Skip the late-night drive and wake up on the historic grounds of Woodstock '69. Choose your setup or let us do it for you.

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.
James Taylor ticketholders get 10% off at Bethel Buds, located 2 miles away from Bethel Woods! Show your digital ticket in-store to receive the discount.
Rock n Recycle
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. Wear comfortable shoes. 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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