This was on my bucket list and so well worth it!! Just to be where Woodstock came together was just amazing!! And the actual entertainment venue at Bethel is the most beautiful in the world! You will feel like you are at a music fest in a beautiful garden!!!
You need to go!
Beautiful venue but busybody staff run amok ruin the experience
Beautiful grounds and facilities, on the original field Woodstock 1969 was held, mueseum is a must see.
Very difficult to get to. The roadways leading to it are riddled with traffic. You'd think building such a colossal venue would involve upgrading the infrastructure leading to it. But alas, a failure on private venture and local government to keep the public's interest represented.
Visited for the 50th anniversary! Beautiful location, friendly staff, awesome museum. I want to come again!
For all music lovers from the 60's era it's
a walk down memory lane!! A great experience for the whole family to enjoy.
First time at Bethel Woods. We were there for the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. Had an amazing time. The museum was fun and interesting. Met so many people who were there in 1969. The highlight was a concert by Santana. Great show. Excellent venue. Souvenirs and food were a little pricey but I guess that is to be expected. Will definitely return for other shows in the future.
Had a blast, was visiting w. 1 Of the guys I assist! So Can not wait to come back again & see everything once more!! I'm in love w. my Woodstock Hoodie too btw.. the gift shop is it's own experience! Lol
Nice venue but very aggressive staff and pretty disorganized.
Love this place. So much to do. Great grounds. So much fun.,
This is the best outdoor venue for a summer show, good for all ages and very helpful staff dealing with a disabled friend. Thanks again.
Definitely my favorite outdoor venue to see a concert at. The pavilion is beautify built into the natural terrain, to give a really superior sound. The grounds are quite beautiful, and are great to walk prior to an event or between sets. The lawn area is very well maintained and they have rental chairs available.
Bethel Woods is a special place. For years after the original Woodstock event there were plans to rip it all up and build CONDOS. Then...some nice people with funding came in and bought the whole property out, created a a gorgeous, modern performing arts center like say, Saratoga or NJ PAC.. and on top of it, made the original site (just over the little hill) into a park preserve, with monument.
They did it right, and it's a great place to see a concert.. or visit the cool museum.. or just hang around the monument and smoke a ceremonial joint.
World class venue! Beautifully developed site, with room for 20,000 of your closest friends. The Woodstock Museum is such a nicely done display of the historic festival. It takes a visitor through the history of the event without glamorizing or patronizing it. The highs, the lows, the sheer overwhelming impact it had on the community are displayed in a logical, self guided manner.
Very cool to see all the woodstock memorabilia !! Gift shop was really expensive !!
Very good. Would be better in warmer weather. Peter Max exhibit was good. Worth the visit
I work there as a stagehand. It's an awesome venue for a show.
I loved this place!
It's huge and it's full of history. There are lots of big posters with the main singers of the festival, plus facilities and a small restaurant. They have an interesting shop too!
The show was great but as far as service and staff I can say they were rude and not helpful. There was a fight next to my car in the parking lot and staff did nothing to stop it even though they were standing right there. I probably will never come back.
Fantastic place to go see a concert, this was my first time there is clean parking was great beautiful scenery wonderful evening and afternoon Under the Stars for the concert. All the staff was friendly the parking attendants were great and if you had any questions there were plenty of people that could answer them for you. If you see a concert scheduled at this location whether you're a high-end spender and when it under the amphitheater or you just want to take a blanket and sit under the stars you can't beat hanging out listening to your favorite bands at Bethel Woods Center it was awesome!
Had a blast watching the Sandman, great venue but gonna get a chair next time.
Awesome venue, I mean the original Woodstock was here. I've seen a few shows , lots of walking but it's nice. Polite staff.
The kiosks walking you through every hit song in every relevant genre were fun, and gave just the right amount of information and music! Learned so much!
This venue is out in the sticks but awesome! You can see the stage well even from the lawn! Would definitely recommend seeing a show here. Only thing is that they have a strict policy on bringing bags in so be sure to check the website so you have the right sized bag if you're planning to bring anything in.
Awesome venue, very few of any bad seats & parking is decent
This Place Is AWESOME!!!! People that work there are SUPER NICE , place is clean and set in a BEAUTIFUL Location with Some Serious History. I would travel here to see a Concert over going to PNC Arts center ANY DAY!!!!
beautiful site for a show, parking is a hassle unless you pay extra or park in handicapped parking area
Simply well done. The best option is to enjoy concerts in front of the screen. Great museum for a great event! Thank you!
A really well done museum marks the site of the 1969 Woodstock concert. The original outside area, plus a small monument/marker are still here. A huge new outdoor performance theater where current concerts are held is part of the not-for-profit venue, as is an indoor events hall. Guided tours are wonderful. We went on two, with Steve who worked on the lighting in 1969, and Jim, who attended. They both gave different but exceptional tours. I think it made a big difference that they had experienced Woodstock themselves. Military discount is free!
Great music venue. Great crowds, great security. The only issue I have with this place is getting in and out of it. It's terrible. Something needs to be done.
No better place for music except maybe downtown barn or Robin's nest
Beautiful setting in the Catskills. Friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely be return.
Halloween Celebration fun Great crafts and Bounce House and DJ and Music with Party Master and Perry Gips
Bethel Woods is an o credible venue. Absolutely a gem
Location is Nice, but food venders use latex gloves to prepare food. People with latex allergies can not eat or drink with the venders.
To see a concert at this venue is absolutely amazing. Not only do you get to see and hear top notch talent and music you get to feel the history of Woodstock at the same time. When the artists themselves acknowledge the beauty of performing here well that speaks volumes and proves how important this venue has become.
My favorite Concert- Event location. Beautiful, clean, and well managed
Great venue with history amd outdoor feel, but a little too regimented. Not the best place for a really hot day.
Nice venue. You have to get the security /check in a bit more organized. Also the sound quality wasn't to good. overall thiugh. This is a good place to see a good show
Saw Shinedown here. Grounds were well kept, parking was easy, audio and visual of the concert was off the hook. Totally worth the 1 1/2 hour drive. Highly recommend this venue.
Visited the museum on the 50th anniversary in 2019. Place was locked up like Fort Knox, couldnt go anywhere without buying a $250 ticket, not even the restroom in the lobby of the museum. So much for the hippy "free" mentality. Hippies turned hardcore capitalists
Amazing place to learn about the Woodstock event and a general history lesson of the events and music of the times
They have really turned this intro a "MUST SEE" place. Totally enjoyed it.
Museum is FANTASTIC! Excellent music venue. Staff is friendly and helpful! Love visiting this location.
Bethel woods could be a bit better. It lacks freedom and spirit. There are some good with bad. Their facilities are clean and well manicured. The stage is great and can protect you from some rain which is very nice. The parking is close which is nice. Now with the bad: there are tons of staff around.. which isn t always a bad thing; however, they recommended we make our way to the venue to keep their schedule (they had a delayed opening) and we were enjoying some tailgating before the show. We didn t care too much about being on time. We witnessed several people walking back to their cars to return pocket books. Their security and restrictions are a bit much. I ve posted a picture for reference. The food at the vendors is not great and of course the beer and food are overpriced which is expected.. bethel definitely plays to an older crowd in my opinion.
This is a very nicely prepared history of what led to and happened in the 1960's regarding unrest and music transformation in the US.
I was there just after the opening many years ago. They have maintained the museum well, it's not showing any age.
I met a woman from Phillidelphia who attended the 1969 Woodstock festival; she said that the depiction was spot on.
This is a must see for all ages to appreciate what is possible on may fronts.
Love seeing bands at this venue. I feel like every seat under the pavilion is a good seat. Food and drinks are crazy expensive so be sure to eat before you go. Drinks..well maybe have a few of those too before you arrive if you're not driving lol
Great shows
Helpful staff
Clean restrooms
Pack the car, fill the tank with gas and head to Bethel Woods Performing Arts Center. Everyone that works there are a delight for starters, and the venue is sublime under the stars. Def go check it out.
Favorite place for concerts. It is where Woodstock was held!
Beautiful site with amazing history and no power due to tornadoes in the area yesterday. Missed the museum totally.
One of the best venues I have ever been to, the only downsize is the walk from the parking lot to the arena.
The concert was AWESOME. 1st time at Woodstock. BEAUTIFUL people
Great Show. 5 starts! Wonderful venue 5 stars!. Staff needs to chill. Was asked 3 times in seat for tickets, 4 of us together. Staff way to aggressive on seating. Venue was 1/2 empty for last set and wouldn't allow people to move down to empty seats. It was 11pm. The people were not coming back. Staff needs training on customer service and management of seating. Traffic is a problem but not fault of venue, very rural area .... Small roads. Be patient and wait in lot for a few hours for traffic to clear.
Place was on my bucket list and it didn't disappoint, at all.
Loved the experience. Seats are a bit cramped.
Went to a concert a couple weeks ago, and it was one of best concerts experiences!! The price for tickets was reasonable and seats were great! Staff members were very helpful. All together it was a great experience! Definitely would recommend this place to others!!
Great venue to see a show. Makes SPAC look like a dump.
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