BETHEL – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts has announced a complete preview of its 2024 lineup of concerts, festivals, exhibits and educational programming.
“Every spring we eagerly anticipate the new season, but this year the excitement in the air is palpable. From a robust musical lineup to Catskill Cuisine and the opening of the campgrounds at Bethel Woods, this is sure to be one of the most memorable years yet on our historic grounds,” said Eric Frances, CEO, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. “We can’t wait for the gates to open and welcome our members, guests and campers back to our beloved site.”
Bethel Woods’ concert calendar will feature talented artists including The Warren Haynes Band & The Dreams and Songs Symphonic Experience; John Fogerty with special guests George Thorogood and The Destroyers & Hearty Har; Roger Daltrey with special guest KT Tunstall; Hootie & the Blowfish with special guests Collective Soul & Edwin McCain; James Taylor; Alanis Morissette with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and Morgan Wade; Outlaw Music Festival featuring Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, & Celisse; Luke Bryan with special guests HunterGirl, Larry Fleet, Dillon Carmichael & DJ Rock; Jason Mraz & The Superband; Kidz Bop Kids; Santana & Counting Crows; Impractical Jokers; Daryl Hall & Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton; Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo with special guest The Vindys; Train & REO Speedwagon with Yacht Rock Revue; Limp Bizkit with special guests BONES, Eddy Baker & Xavier Wulf, N8NOFACE, Corey Feldman and Host/ MC Riff Raff; Hozier with special guest Allison Russell; 3-Days of Phish; Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ Top with special guest The Outlaws; Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls; Tedeschi Trucks Band with special guests Little Feat & Margo Price.
Sleep among the stars and aura of Woodstock at the Bethel Woods campsite.
From May-October, guests can enjoy a variety of camping types on concert and festival days, all with stunning views of the Bethel Woods campus and surrounding landscape of the 1969 Woodstock festival site. A spectrum of options are available, from basic campsite amenities for the camping purists to exclusive, unparalleled glamping experiences for those seeking a touch of luxury in the outdoors. In addition, the campground experience promises an array of unique activations, from morning yoga and sound baths to evening drum circles and campfire hootenannies.
Fine Food Festivals: Catskill Cuisine.
The annual festivals at Bethel Woods give the community a chance to connect with local vendors, musicians, crafters, chefs and artisans. From May 10 – 12,Catskill Cuisine returns to Bethel Woods; a weekend of gourmet goodness celebrating the cuisine of the Catskills, featuring an exciting lineup of A-list celebrity chefs including Andrew Zimmern, Melba Wilson, Michael Symon, Scott Conant and more.
Family Fun For Everyone
With the aim of bringing the joy of shared experience and magic of Bethel Woods to its youngest visitors, the monthly Family Concert Series kicks off in June. These pay-what-you-can shows are offered on Saturday mornings, and each performance, which is built to accommodate sensory-needs and be child-friendly, is framed by a pre and post-opportunity for artistic engagement. Presented in collaboration with Rock & Roll Playhouse, the Family Concert Series will feature music of Taylor Swift, Grateful Dead, The Talking Heads, and Queen. Suggested donations range from $5 to $15 per person.
Build Community: Build Creatively: Build Fest (September 11 – 15, 2024)
BuildFest marks the third year of the Bethel Woods Art & Architecture Festival and invites academics and researchers to propose ideas for large-scale art installations to be built on the historic grounds of the 1969 Woodstock festival. Over the course of a five-day live-work festival, accepted participants will work with self-organized student teams to build, install, and work through on-site design solutions.
Additional programming will be announced throughout the year. A full calendar of events can be found on the Bethel Woods website and tickets are available on Ticketmaster. For more information, visit:www.BethelWoodsCenter.org.
