The 2025 information is not yet available. Please reference the 2024 information below:
Welcome to Soundside Festival! We're so excited to open the gates to Seaside Park for an amazing weekend of live music right on the water! Your GA+ perks will help you make the most of your weekend with comfortable seating, a private lounge and more!
We’ve compiled this guide to help you take full advantage of everything GA+ has to offer. We’ve also included essential info on our health and safety policies and general festival details. Be sure to share this with everyone in your group so all are in-the-know. And if there is anything we left off, email info@soundsidemusicfestival.com with questions. We can’t wait to see you in the park!
Health & Safety
Safety at Soundside Festival
Please also remember our updated bag policy– CLEAR BAGS ONLY – and No liquids are allowed to be brought into Soundside Festival How to Dress & What to Bring
Dress for comfort and be sure to check the weather forecast before you head out the door. The festival grounds are a combination of paved surfaces, grass and sand, so choose your footwear accordingly. We recommend a hat and sunglasses, but if you forget anything, the Festival Store has lots of great merchandise offerings!
Review this link to be sure you are in compliance with our bag policy, to see what items are allowed and prohibited, and to view the chair policy.
GA+ Wristbands
Wristband Activation
Wristband activation ensures a smooth process when entering the festival each day and allows you to add emergency contact information to your wristband. All you need to do is enter your wristband ID number (located on the inside of your wristband) and contact info to activate.
Hours
Saturday: 11:45am - 10:30pm
Sunday: 11:45am - 10:30pm Location & Entry Gate
Soundside is located in the western side of Seaside Park, and the festival entrance is on the ballfields abutting Iranistan and Atlantic Avenues.
Passenger Drop Off & Pick Up Location
There is a designated rideshare lot for drop offs and pick ups located at 600 Main St., Bridgeport, CT 06604. More info HERE.
GA+ Lounge
The GA+ Lounge is a private lounge located to the right of the Soundside Stage. From the main entrance, stay along the path on the right side of the festival and look for the GA+ entry portal past the Wine Grove. This space is your festival HQ with a range of amenities for relaxing and recharging between sets. The GA+ Lounge includes:
- GA+ Bar — Offering beer, wine and cocktails for purchase
- Seating — A variety of options, both shaded and open-air to take a load off
- Premium, air-conditioned restrooms
- Complimentary water refill station
- Designated food for purchase within the GA+ Lounge
- Dedicated GA+ Concierge to assist with your festival needs
GA+ Viewing
Your GA+ ticket gives you access to some sweet viewing. Please note that while the viewing area is ample, it is subject to capacity and available on a first-come, first-served basis. With the exception of ADA zone in the viewing area, no chairs are allowed.
- Soundside Stage: Front-of-stage viewing- a designated area near the front of the stage located house-right (on the right side if looking at stage), just behind VIP viewing. To access, simply exit GA+ Lounge and take a right where you will see the "GA+ Viewing" entry portal, just a quick few steps away!