Seating guide
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts — seating & best seats
Typical layout
Indicative layout for a amphitheater — not Bethel Woods Center for the Arts's exact chart. The precise section map for your event is shown on the marketplace before checkout.
Built on the 1969 Woodstock festival field, with a museum on site.
Where to sit
Best value
Rear reserved sections — a real seat for not much more than lawn on many dates.
Best sound
Center reserved near the mix position (the sound booth) is what the engineer tunes for.
Lawn tips
Arrive early, bring a blanket; screens cover the detail. Cheapest way into a big summer show.
Weather
Reserved seats are usually under the pavilion roof; lawn is open sky.
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts fan tip
See the Woodstock monument and museum before gates; it's 2 hrs from NYC with little around — gas up.
Common questions
How many people does Bethel Woods Center for the Arts hold?+
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts holds approximately 15,000 people as a amphitheater. Configuration changes by event — concerts with floor seating differ from sports setups.
Is Bethel Woods Center for the Arts indoor or outdoor?+
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is covered seating, open to the air. Dress for the weather.
Where can I see the exact seating chart for my event?+
This page shows the typical layout for a venue of this class. When you compare prices on TixInfo and click through to a partner marketplace, you'll see the exact interactive section map for your specific event before you buy.