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✈️How to get to Great South Bay Music Festival
Planning your trip to Great South Bay Music Festival? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), about 10 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), about 66 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 14 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Islip or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Great South Bay Music Festival
Accommodation near the Great South Bay Music Festival site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Islip, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Islip.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Great South Bay Music Festival 2026 weather
Weather in Shorefront Park in July 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 25% of days
| 2025 | Overcast | 28° / 22° | 2 rainy days |
| 2024 | Overcast | 29° / 20° | no rainy days |
| 2023 | Overcast | 27° / 20° | 1 rainy day |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Great South Bay Music Festival
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Great South Bay Music Festival. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Islip and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
❓FAQ
What are the dates and opening hours?
The festival runs from Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, July 26, 2026, over four days, rain or shine. Doors open Thursday at 3:30pm (box office 1pm), Friday at 3:30pm (box office 2pm), Saturday at 1pm (box office 11:30am) and Sunday at 2pm (box office 1pm). There is no re-entry once you leave the grounds.
Where is the festival held and how do you get there?
At 99 Smith Street, Shorefront Park in Patchogue (Long Island, New York). By car: Long Island Expressway, Exit 63 South (N. Ocean Ave, Rt. 83). The LIRR train station is less than a mile from the site. Uber, Lyft and taxi drop-off is at the corner of Rider Ave and Smith Street, on the south side.
How much are tickets?
General Admission one day: $32 online / $39 at the box office. Senior/Residents rate: $30.50 online / $37 at the box office. VIP one day: $60 online / $65 at the box office (plus applicable fees). The Flex Ticket is valid for a single day of your choice among Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Official ticketing is handled through Eventim.
Is there food on site?
Yes: a food court with a varied offering, plus several beer & wine gardens across the site, including a main "Brews Tent" run by Blue Point Brewery (craft beers and national favorites). ATMs are available in several spots throughout the grounds.
How many stages are there and what is the lineup?
Over 55 performers across 4 stages (Main Stage, Bandshell / Five Towns College Stage, Jambalaya and Kids Tent), spanning classic rock, jazz, jam-band, country, folk, zydeco, hip hop and funk. Nightly headliners: The Used (Thursday), Sublime (Friday), Govt Mule and Bruce Hornsby (Saturday), and My Morning Jacket (Sunday).
Is there an age limit and are children allowed?
The festival is all ages. Children aged 10 and under get in free. In the VIP and Ultra VIP areas, anyone (regardless of age) using a seat is charged full price. A KIDZONE with children's entertainment all day runs on Saturday and Sunday.
What can and can't you bring?
Allowed: light lawn chairs, sunblock, a hat, sunglasses, non-aerosol bug spray, strollers (subject to search), phone chargers, GoPros, selfie sticks, cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Not permitted: outside food and drinks, alcohol, coolers, glass, cans, personal tents, umbrellas, pets (except service animals), drones, bicycles, skateboards and scooters, and weapons. Everyone is searched at the gate and there is no re-entry.
What lodging is available nearby?
The festival recommends the Hampton Inn Long Island – Brookhaven, about a 10-minute drive from the site, using booking code GSB.
What year was the festival founded?
In 2026 the festival celebrates its 17th anniversary (founded in 2010). It is Long Island's longest-running and largest four-day music, art and cultural event, set on the shores of the Great South Bay.
