Bethel Woods Center For The Arts Earns Nomination For Top Honor

Some of us have been enjoying the winter in the Hudson Valley while others are looking forward to an early spring! It’s the time of year where we relax more and think ahead for warmer days.

Personally, I’m excited for Bethel Woods season! I love visiting this concert venue, it’s my favorite one in New York state.

We can all agree that Bethel Woods is an incredible place. It’s full of magic, peace and love. The energy of the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival lives on in Bethel.

All ages come together to enjoy their summer concerts, workshops, classes and more.

Who Will Be Performing At Bethel Woods In 2026?

Although Bethel Woods is open throughout the year, we know this venue for their incredible outdoor concerts! Warm summer nights on these grounds filled with live music, laughs and dancing is always a vibe.

Bethel Woods also offers indoor concerts in their event gallery space. So far, they have made a few announcements about their 2026 concert lineup!

This year, we can see ‘comedy legends’ take the iconic stage on these historic grounds. Jeff Dunham and Gabriel Iglesias will perform at Bethel Woods on August 8, 2026. Tickets are already on sale for this show.

We can also attend Hardy: The Country! Country! Tour! featuring Tucker Wetmore & McCoy Moore. This performance will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

I’m excited that James Taylor and his All Star Band will be returning to Bethel Woods this summer! They will perform at this venue on June 18, 2026.

Bethel Woods Won Best Amphitheater In The Country!

In May 2025, Bethel Woods made an exciting post on social media. They highlighted that,

“Bethel Woods has been named Best Amphitheater in the country by the @usatoday 10Best Readers' Choice Awards!”

Social media users shared that this was well deserved for Bethel Woods and how it’s a happy place for so many people. This is also an incredible win for the Hudson Valley. We can say that we have the best amphitheater in the country in our area and I love that for us!

Bethel Woods Center For The Arts Earns Nomination For Top Honor

It’s time for us to make this happen!

You can vote for The Museum at Bethel Woods to win USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Award for the Best Music Museum. Currently, The Museum at Bethel Woods is in second place!

We can vote for The Museum at Bethel Woods until Monday, February 9, 2026.

Bethel Woods included this nomination in a social media post. In the comments section of this post, social media users shared that they voted for Bethel Woods!

For more information, be sure to visit their website and socials!

6 Things To See At Bethel Woods Museum

The Museum at Bethel Woods is located at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts which is the original site of the 1969 Woodstock Museum Festival.

While some attendees visit for their concerts, others also enjoy exploring their Bindy Baazar Trail, concerts in the Event Gallery, attending classes, exhibits and events as well.

The Museum at Bethel Woods is a groovy place where visitors can step back in time to experience the history of the 1960's and hear personal stories from those who attended the festival. This museum is unique, has fun photo opportunities to engage in, videos to watch and knowledge to gain from their time in The Museum at Bethel Woods.

Take a look through the history of the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.

Gallery Credit: Allison Kay