BETHEL – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the nonprofit cultural center and site of the 1969 Woodstock festival, today shared what’s to come in its 2025 lineup of summer concerts, festivals, exhibits, and educational programming.

“With the Museum’s new special exhibit, a stellar concert lineup, immersive family programs, and the ability to camp on site throughout the season, 2025 is going to be a jam-packed year at Bethel Woods,” said Eric Frances, CEO of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. “Whether you’re here for the music, the history, or the creativity, there’s something for everyone, and we’re thrilled to welcome our community back to experience it all.”

Star-studded concert lineup: Dave Matthews Band, Bonnie Raitt, Avril Lavigne, and more

A leading  contender for Best Amphitheater in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Bethel Woods’ robust concert calendar will feature an array of artists including: Dave Matthews Band, Luke Bryan with special guests George Birge, Avery Anna, Drake Milligan & DJ Rock, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Avril Lavigne with special guests Simple Plan and We The Kings, KIDZ BOP, “Weird Al” Yankovic with special guest Puddles Pity Party, Def Leppard with special guest The Struts, Cyndi Lauper with Jake Wesley Rogers, Barenaked Ladies with special guests Sugar Ray & Fastball, The Offspring with special guests Jimmy Eat World and New Found Glory, +LIVE+ & Collective Soul with special guests Our Lady Peace and Greylin James Rue, Bret Michaels & Vince Neil with special guest Stephen Pearcy, Steve Miller Band with special guest The Rascals, Dierks Bentley with Zach Top and The Band Loula, Bonnie Raitt with special guest Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, The Black Keys with special guest Gary Clark Jr., blink-182 with special guest Alkaline Trio, The Black Crowes, and Heart. The venue plans to announce several more A-list performances over the coming weeks. 

Stay where music is the destination: expanded camping at Bethel Woods

Bethel Woods is expanding its camping options beyond show nights. From May through October, guests can now enjoy a variety of camping experiences in the days surrounding concerts and festivals. This change comes after Bethel Woods surveyed first-season campers and found a strong demand for extended accommodations. The Campground features two distinct areas: Pavilion Camping, which offers in-venue glamping and premier tent sites just steps away from the main stage, and Historic Camping, located on the original 1969 Woodstock festival grounds, with modern amenities for RVs and car camping. New for this season, campers can now select their exact campsite at booking, making it easier to stay next to friends. Other new amenities to the campground include a camp store and food service, additional picnic tables, fire pits, and community game areas, including a Woodstock historically-focused disc golf course. 

The Museum at Bethel Woods: Reliving Woodstock’s legacy

Now open for the season, The Museum at Bethel Woods explores the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair as a defining moment of the Sixties, highlighting its cultural impact and lasting legacy. Ranked among the top music museums in the country by USA Today’s 10Best, the Museum offers an immersive experience through personal stories, interactive exhibits, and engaging programs. This year’s special exhibit, How Bazaar: Arts, Crafts, & Camping at Woodstock, examines the Bindy Bazaar marketplace and the festival’s pioneering on-site camping. Drawing from over five years of research, oral histories, and archaeological studies, the exhibit uncovers often-overlooked elements that helped shape Woodstock’s legacy.

Family fun: P.L.A.Y. the Bethel Woods way 

Bethel Woods invites children to explore their creativity through interactive classes and kid-friendly events in a variety of art forms. Designed to foster teamwork and self-expression, these hands-on experiences help young artists feel supported as they discover the joy of making art. This summer, P.L.A.Y. (Peace. Love. Arts. You.) returns to the Studios at Bethel Woods, offering a dynamic arts program for kids ages 5-14. Led by professional teaching artists, participants will dive into music, painting, sculpture, digital design, and more – building creativity and community in an unforgettable setting. Flexible week-by-week registration makes it easy to fit into summer plans, but spots fill fast! 

BuildFest 2: Peace rises September 10-14

BuildFest marks the fourth year of the Bethel Woods Art & Architecture Festival and invites academics and researchers to submit designs for timber “Peace-Infrastructure,” which will be installed at various locations 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.

Shared and transformative experiences

As a nonprofit, Bethel Woods relies on the support of the community and businesses to help sustain access to the arts, expand historic preservation efforts, and further build capacity for new initiatives. Sponsors for Bethel Woods’ 2025 season include: Resorts World Catskills, Coors Light, Healey Brothers, Beam Suntory and TD Bank. This year, the venue is announcing a new partnership with Coca-Cola, one of the world’s most iconic and beloved brands. This collaboration will allow Bethel Woods to deliver the quality and variety guests expect, while introducing unique product offerings and co-branded events that will enhance visitors’ overall experience and reflect the energy and spirit of Bethel Woods.

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 and sign-up for up-to-the-minute announcements by texting CONCERTS to 833-359-3833.