M&T Jazz Fest FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions

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Unfortunately, No. Coolers will not be allowed on campus at Jazz Fest this June. Abuses in the past have made control of alcoholic beverages impossible, and things have become potentially unsafe. And unfortunately, a few too many folks have also violated the festival's no glass and no bottles rule. Since it's uncontrollable and for the safety of children and others, we have no choice but to prohibit coolers, a policy that will be in effect in 2012

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Only in the handicap-accessible seating area for those patrons accompanying festival goers who have special needs. We strongly advise everyone to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets for lawn seating.

A. It's open seating. First-come, first seated. And we advise people to bring their own lawn chair.

A. The festival has a free admission policy. No tickets. No charge.

A. Yes, the campus is fully handicap-accessible, as is the festival site on campus. There is a special seating area with prime visibility at stage left, house right that is clearly marked

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That's a guarantee that's not possible at events like ours, or anywhere that stages a weather-dependent outdoor music festival. While we do our best to stick to the original schedule, there are some variables that are simply beyond our control. We're outdoors, sometimes facing inclement weather, and because it's a festival and it's happening live, things happen spontaneously and some sets run long because of encores requested by audiences. Those variables aside, we generally run on time.

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If past festivals are any indication, it's a good idea to arrive a few hours early and well before the scheduled headliners' 9:30 pm start times to ensure good seating and to avoid gate and traffic back ups. The acts and artists that precede the headliners are headliners in their own right and worth coming early to the festival for.

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Gates open at 3:00 pm each day. The Paradise Market Food Court, SPC SUmmercrafts Crafts Fair, and Constellation Brands Wine Court all open at 3:00 pm. Music on the festival's main stage begins at 5. Headliners go on at 9:30 pm.

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Yes, there is CENTRO bus service and a regular service from downtown Syracuse. For a complete listing of service and running times, call CENTRO at 315-442-3400 or visit their web site at www.centro.org

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Yes, there is a Rural Metro Medical Servcies Ambulance and EMS personnel on site for emergencies and routine first aid procedures. They will also have a misting tent if temperatures soar.

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Yes, thanks to our good friends at Price Chopper Supermarkets, there will be a free festival-ending fireworks display - the first display of the 4th of July season in Central NY - on Saturday at 11:30 pm, immediately following the performance by Saturday's Headliner (TBD at this time). This marks the 10th straight year Price Chopper Fireworks have lit up the night sky over Jazz Fest.

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Yes, all of the rest rooms in the buildings are open, cleaned frequently and well stocked. The buildings are also air conditioned in the event outside temperatures become a bit too warm and unbearable.

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Yes, there is an ATM located in the Gordon Student Center that's within walking distance and well stocked on Jazz Fest weekend.

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There is optional parking on campus that is limited to approximately 2,000 cars per day, so we advise car pooling. There is a $5 charge, per motor vehicle, per day, for this limited optional on campus parking. There is also a non re-entry policy. Once you're in, you're in.

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Because there are only two entrances into and out of the campus, there can be delays, so we advise coming to the Fest early to accommodate those delays. It also helps if those planning to park on campus can have the exact $5 amount ready in small denominations. Making change is what takes time and slows the line and causes the traffic back up's. If folks come prepared, things will go much more quickly.