Festival Rules & Policies
With the exception of our 21+ Late Night Stages, the 2019 Festival is for all ages. Ten (10) years and younger are free. Anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult age 18 years or older. Accompanying adult can be a friend, family member or guardian. Everyone is subject to search at the gate. Wristband is void if tampered with or damage. No wristband sharing. Lineup and schedule is subject to change. No refunds. Festival is rain or shine.
Acceptable Items:
Cigarettes and e-cigarettes (outdoors only), digital and point & shoot camera, cell phones, cell phone chargers, hula hoops, selfie sticks.
Required Items:
Festival ticket
Any government issued photo ID
Prohibited Items:
Outside food or beverage items, alcohol or flasks, ice or ice packs, coolers, glass containers, illegal substances, drugs or drug paraphernalia, illegal or unauthorized vending, knives or weapons of any kind, slingshots, animals or pets, flammable lanterns of any kind, fireworks or any types of explosives, wagons or carts of any type, outside cans or cups, professional cameras (indicated by a detachable lens), professional video or audio recording devices, lasers or pointers, chains, chain wallets, or spike jewelry, megaphones, horns or noisemakers (expect percussion instruments - see acceptable items), soliciting, metal aerosol containers including sunscreen, pepper spray, bug repellent or spray paint (non-flammable are permitted), drones or UAV's (unmanned aerial vehicles)
**All items are subject to search and the Prohibited Items List is subject to change
FAQ
Do you have to be a certain age to attend?
All ages on Friday July 12 and Saturday July 13. Anyone under 17 must be accompanied by adult. 10 or younger are free with paying adult, 18+. Late Night shows in Dekalb Stages are 21+
Directions/Getting There: Train B,Q to Dekalb Ave, 2,3,4,5 to Nevins St. ; D, N,R, LIRR to Atlantic Ave. See Details Below
What kind of camera can I bring?
Cellphone cameras and one shot cameras, no cameras with detachable or telescopic lenses
What are acceptable forms of ID to purchase alcohol with?
Drivers License, Passport, Military ID, NYCID
Can I pass out fliers inside or outside the festival area?
Outside only
Will there be a VIP area?
TBD
Before the Festival:
When will the performance schedule be released?
June 2019. Artists and times subject to change.
When and where is the festival?
July 12 & 13, 2019 at Citypoint, Brooklyn and Albee Square, Fulton St Brooklyn. Located Downtown Brooklyn off Flatbush Avenue.
What items am I required to bring?
ID, your friends and family, dancing shoes or no shoes at all, and a positive spirit.
What are some helpful items to bring?
Comfortable shoes
When do festival gates open and close?
Friday July 12 12pm-3am
Saturday July 13 12:00pm-3am
Will I be able to charge my phone at the Festival?
No
Will there be Wi-Fi available?
Yes
What kind of attractions will there be?
Foodie Heaven- Dekalb Market with 40+ delicious food vendors to choose from.
Vendors Market featuring 30+ local artists and creators
Art Installations, Photo Booths, Podcast Series, Workshops and more.
DIRECTIONS
Public Transportation
• City Point is central to all transportation. Use the MTA's Trip Planner, to plan your trip to the campus.
By Subway:
City Point is served by all major subway lines. IRT: 4 or 5 train (Lexington Avenue Line) or 2 or 3 train (Seventh Avenue Line) to Nevins Street Station; BMT: B, Q, or R train to DeKalb Avenue Station; IND: A, C, or G train (Eighth Avenue Line) to Hoyt Schermerhorn Street Station. For subway information, visit: http://www.mta.info/nyct.
By Railroad: (Long Island Railroad)
The Flatbush Avenue terminal of the Long Island Rail Road is 4 blocks from City Point. For railroad information visit: http://mta.info/lirr.
By Bus:
City Point is accessible by MTA bus lines B25, B26, B38, B41, B52, B54 and B67. For bus information, visit: http://www.mta.info/nyct/service/bus/bklnsch.htm.
By Plane:
Nearest airports to the City Point are John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Bus, taxi and limousine service are available at all airports. Connecting train service is available at Newark Liberty. The AirTrain is available to and from JFK Airport with connections to the LIRR Flatbush Avenue terminal, which is located 4 blocks from City Point. For Port Authority airport travel information, visit: www.panynj.gov.
By Car: (Parking is available on DeKalb and on Flatbush Avenues)
From Manhattan
Via Manhattan Bridge
Proceed along Flatbush Avenue Extension, turn left on Myrtle Avenue, right on Ashland Place and proceed 2 blocks to DeKalb Avenue and turn right. City Point is on your left at the corner of DeKalb and Flatbush Avenues.
Via Brooklyn Bridge
Proceed along Adams Street, make left turn onto Tillary Street and keep right; after crossing Flatbush Avenue Extension bear right onto Navy Street, which becomes Ashland Place; proceed 2 blocks and turn right on DeKalb Avenue. City Point is on your left at the corner of DeKalb and Flatbush Avenues.
From Queens
Take the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (west) to Tillary Street Exit. Keep right on Tillary Street. Follow Tillary Street to Flatbush Avenue and make a left, then a left on Myrtle Avenue and a right on Ashland Place. Proceed 2 blocks and turn right on DeKalb Avenue. City Point is on your left at the corner of DeKalb and Flatbush Avenues.
From Staten Island or Brooklyn
Take the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (east) to Cadman Plaza West. Follow Cadman Plaza West to Tillary Street. Bear right on Tillary Street and keep right, crossing Flatbush Avenue Extension and bearing right onto Navy Street, which becomes Ashland Place. Proceed to DeKalb Avenue and turn right. City Point is on your left at the corner of DeKalb and Flatbush Avenues.
To return to Manhattan via the Manhattan Bridge
Proceed on DeKalb Avenue and turn right on Flatbush Avenue to the Manhattan Bridge.
- via the Brooklyn Bridge, proceed on DeKalb Avenue, turn right on Flatbush Avenue then left on Tillary Street. The entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge will be on your right.
To return to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Queens-bound
Take Flatbush Avenue to Tillary Street. Turn right on Tillary Street and then stay to the left. Enter Ramp for Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
To return to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Brooklyn- or Staten Island-bound
Take Flatbush Avenue to Tillary Street. Turn Left on Tillary Street to Cadman Plaza West. Make a right turn on Cadman Plaza West. Bear left to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.