Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Reviews

Was pulled out of line at the gate and searched. Interestingly, no one else was. Security guard seemed very angry. I was asked to empty my pockets, so I did. She pointed at my vape and asked 'What is that?!?' as if she had just made the discovery of the century. I said it was my vape and was told that it was not allowed in the venue. I was forced to discard it or be denied entry. Since I was with a guest I did not want make a scene or be forced to leave. Embarrassed, I tossed my $50 vape into the trash. Once inside, hundreds of people are walking around vaping. A quick check of the Bethel website states that vaping and e-cigs are in fact allowed. I called Bethel to report the incident and never heard back. Avoid this venue if you can. I know that I will not be returning.

Beautiful landscaping, good food, super helpful people working there. Went for the Woodstock 50th to see Ringo. Place was packed but well organized.

LOVE the place, love the area, will surely visit again

Expensive, pretty ,overrated. Operating on the history of Woodstock.

Helpers are friendly, grounds are clean, a variety of food and drinks,easy in and out ,very organized, traffic guards got us in and out quickly,acqustics were awesome. The bands were amazing..I always have a great time at Bethel Woods Concerts

Great venue had no idea how nice this concert hall was and how well everything is set up very pleased with staff and facilities clean open and fun

I feel so blessed to live so close to this amazing facility! Beautifully landscaped, clean restrooms, and great performances. The only downside is getting out of the parking lots! Buy reserved parking ticket for the big name shows!

Great place to rock and hang out and tailgate. Love this place! Many memories and good times! Historically great!!

I have only been here in December for the holiday marketplace. It is a pleasant setting and I can imagine the lovely views during the warmer months. Plenty of parking.

Always super clean, staff is very friendly, beautiful venue

Great atmosphere, saw Pentatonix. They put on a great show.

Went for Peter Max early art exhibition... unfortunately the day we went the web site DID NOT SAY THE EXHIBIT WAS CLOSED

I love Bethel !! Its the most beautiful place to enjoy music in the summer.

Loved this place. So much to do. Well organized, will return for more concerts and events

Terrific museum. The concert grounds we're beautiful.

Came for the 50th Celebration of Woodstock and it was a wonderful weekend! The Museum is wonderful and the staff are very accommodating!

Loved it here! Surroundings are beautiful, Woodstock museum is a wonderful experience to history of an iconic music festival.

Great place to see a show ..just hate going because TRAFFIC SUCKS! they really neet to come up with a better exit plan...

Im not to impressed by the staff or show there. Was better when just a field.

Always clean, great sound quality no matter where you sit. Concession stands conveniently located. Best place to see a concert.

Very nice venue....people are pleasant and helpful, as well as knowledgeable

The walkway between the lawn and the stage should have another fence.

Very open space for outdoor concert. Covered seating and a excellent hill for lawn seats. Facility is well taken care of.. just BEAUTIFUL views. Once you have been you will understand Woodstock more.. keep the history alive with music..

Good sounding acoustics, but bathroom wait is ridiculous.There needs to be larger bathroom areas added. For cost of show to miss a couple songs over waiting to urinate sucks, makes you not want to drink anything, oh and you will probably miss a song or two waiting for drinks. Plenty of property to upgrade.

Awesome place to see a concert. Great view of the stage from the lawn area. The lawn is lush & well maintained,not the typical mud pit you see at most outdoor venues. Lawn chair rentals are available.

Great place to see a show. Reasonable, clean, pretty setting. It's worth the ride on a weekend. Seems to draw higher end acts (tonight was Steve Martin and Martin Short). Food costs on par with a restaurant - $12 for a brisket sandwich with sides, and it was decent. Both lawn and covered seating. Only shortcoming is the local country roads on exit. It can take a while to get out. Be patient and relax.

love it it is all was nice and clean and the employees are nice

Loved it!! If you weren't at Woodstock in 1969, go just to see where it all took place..it was worth the 2hr ride.

This is an amazing place. Hadn't been in several years and we were in the area so we stopped. It was like taking a walk back through my memory banks. The "theater" itself is very clean and squared away. The toilets all worked. Views and listening are great even from the lawn. The shops are also a treat - not cheap but worth a look.

49 years after Woodstock, I got the chills with each footage and movie... This was awesome, and so worth the windy 6 hour drive .

Nice well thought out venue. Easy it navigate. Good security. The lawn seats are a way back from the stage but multiple large monitors are posted making it easy to watch the show. Still, take a small pair of binoculars of you want to be able to see the performers up close. Be aware that you can't bring your own lawn chairs. You must rent them from the venue. Bags are not allowed except see-through plastic bags.

An incredible venue. The grounds, the acoustics and the staff are world class. (this is a NON-PROFIT Foundation).

Concession prices are high. Some shows traffic is tough - they offer shuttle servies from Monticello Raceway.

Thank you Alan Gerry for creating tis and for your donations that keep it going. Semper Fi!

It reminded me of a time and place when people would put their differences aside and help each other.

Excellent venue for pretty much anything. Great parking, friendly staff, well maintained and clean. Highly recommend!

Great venue, but why don't they start shows at the scheduled time? Most people are seated, but it seems they wait for all the people who are still in line for food and drinks. Tickets say 8:00, start at 8:00!!

bathrooms are keeping this from being 5 stars....great place but not enough facilities and don't use the woods or you will find out in hurry that this isn't Woodstock!

Great venue have to remove a star for the traffic and the mud.

Beautiful setting, clean, great crowd. Fun evening all around.

Always an awesome time. Great place to see a concert.

Absolutely love Bethel Woods!
My favorite place to see shows.
Always a great seat and you don't get ripped off with ridiculous prices.
Everything is reasonably priced, which is awesome!
Parking is free which is wonderful.
Just an awesome! Awesome! Place....

Visited here twice. This is the actual location of the 1969 Woodstock Festival. The museum is wonderful with a trip through the 1960's and leading up to the actual event. You must go out to the actual field and you can really understand and feel what it was like to be there 50 years ago

Traffic in and out is horrendous and not very well designed for the size of the venue. Bethel woods it's self is beautiful and a perfect spot to go watch concerts close to home. Beware of food and especially beer prices. 12 bucks a bottle of beer, you are better off drinking in the parking lot beforehand.

Great venue to see concerts, festivals, etc. Love the wine and beer events also. Museum is great as well.

fantastic experience the most beautiful concert arena in the world,great food and museum

Beautiful night, 3 AMAZING bands...I forgot how much I enjoyed going to outdoor concerts. Bethel woods is very organized in handling large crowds, beautiful place I'll be back!!

Very nice place. Well staffed. secured.and very well kept . 5 stars all day .

Beautiful venue. Getting out of parking lot is not easy.

Great concert... beautiful place... We even got tickets upgraded for an extra $10. Wonderful time!!!

Beautiful arts center that hosts such a variety of great performances. Food was great and the pavilion was covered, which is great if the weather gets bad.

Really good concert venue but the security checks shouldn't take 45 minutes.

The place has so much beautiful history and is very well run for a concert venue

Great venue, beautiful scenery, multiple food options, clean, comfortable and safe!

Nostalgic. Well kept. Friendly staff. Peace, Love, Rock and Roll.