
Getting here couldn´t be easier. Just head in the direction of the music. Need more details than that? Whether you arrive by car or public transportation (which we recommend) here is the info you need to join in the fun.
7100 – 7400 blocks of Ogontz Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19138
For your convenience we strongly recommend using Public Transportation as an alternative to driving. For more information, please visit www.septa.org or call 215-580-7800.
(Please note that illegally parked vehicles on and around the Festival grounds will be ticketed and relocated.)
Fern Rock Transportation Center – 11th Street & Nedro Avenue
FREE shuttle service will be available at the station. Shuttles will run in 15 minute loops.
Regional Rail Lines (free weekend parking at stations): R1, R2, R3 & R5
Broad Street Line: Subway Orange Line
Bus Routes: 28, 57, 70 & C
Click here for a comprehensive Regional Rail listing.
Schedule (Please note time of last shuttle to leave festival grounds):
| Friday | 12:00 p.m. to Midnight |
| Saturday | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. |
| Sunday | 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
Cheltenham Transportation Center – Ogontz and Cheltenham Avenues
FREE shuttle located at Cheltenham Bus Depot. Shuttles will run in 15 minute loops.
Bus Routes: 6, C, H, XH, & 22
Schedule (Please note time of last shuttle to leave festival grounds):
| Friday | 12:00 p.m. to Midnight |
| Saturday | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. |
| Sunday | 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
For more information about current schedules and rates, please visit www.septa.org or call 215-580-7800. Click here to view SEPTA fare information.
DeVry University/GMAC – 1140 Virginia Drive – Fort Washington Business Campus
FREE shuttle service available. Shuttles will run in 30 minute loops.
Schedule (Please note time of last shuttle to leave festival grounds):
| Friday | 5:30 p.m. to Midnight |
| Saturday | 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. |
| Sunday | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
For your convenience, there will be FREE trolley service between the Festival and Independence Visitor Center, located at 6th & Market Streets in Center City Philadelphia (please arrive 10 minutes before scheduled departure time).
On Saturday, shuttles will run in a continuous loop every 30 minutes from 6th & Market Streets to the Festival grounds beginning at 1:00 p.m., with the last departure from the Festival grounds at 10:30 p.m. On Sunday, shuttle service begins at 12:00 p.m., and the last departure from the Festival grounds is at 9:30 p.m.
Download the full shuttle schedule.
There are plenty of non-driving ways to get here for our music and art lovers! Please take a moment to check out the following websites for travel options to join the party.
Once you arrive, head over to the Independence Visitor Center for the FREE trolley service. Check out their website for more options.
Independence Visitor Center is located at 6th & Market Streets in Center City Philadelphia. For your convenience, underground parking is available adjacent to the building. However, if you need to find another location nearby, try some of these parking facilities:
Central Parking Auto Park at Independence Mall
6th Street between Market & Arch Streets
Central Parking System
Market Street between 8th and 9th Streets: Enter on 8th Street to Park. Leaving from 8th Street, turn left to Market Street. Make a right on Market Street and continue walking East to 6th Street.
Parkway Parking
On the East side of 8th Street at Ranstead Street. Walk right (North) on 8th Street to Market Street. Right on Market Street to 6th Street.
Five Star Parking
On 8th and Chestnut Streets. Enter to park on 8th Street or on Chestnut Street. Exiting the building on 8th Street, walk to the right to Market Street. On Market Street walk to the right and continue for two blocks to 6th Street.
Parking Plaza-Quaker City Auto
On 8th and Filbert Streets. Exit parking facility on Arch Street. Walk East (to the left) on Arch Street to 6th Street. Walk South on 6th Street (to the right).
Five Star Parking
Between 6th & 7th Streets on Market Streets (Closed Sunday). Exit building onto 7th Street. Make a right to corner which is Market Street. Walk right on Market Street to 6th Street.
Harry Cash Parking
On 7th and Cherry Streets. Walk right on 7th Street to Arch Street. Turn left on Arch Street to 6th Street. Turn right on 6th Street.
Bourse Parking
Between 4th and Ranstead Street. Exit left onto 4th Street to Market Street. Make a left on Market Street to 5th Street. Follow diagonal brick walk to the Independence Visitor Center.
PARKING
There is FREE parking at the following locations:
Fern Rock Transportation Center – 11th Street & Nedro Avenue
FREE shuttle service will be available at the station. Shuttles will run in 15 minute loops.
Regional Rail Lines (free weekend parking at stations): R1, R2, R3 & R5
Broad Street Line: Subway Orange Line
Bus Routes: 28, 57, 70 & C
Click here for a comprehensive Regional Rail listing.
Scroll up to view complete Fern Rock shuttle schedule.
Cheltenham Square Mall:
(Washington Lane and Cheltenham Avenue) FREE shuttle service available
Limited parking on the Home Depot upper deck –
Use the Washington Lane entrance to Home Depot and
Follow signage to parking area.
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As the Festival approaches, please visit us again for updated information.
If you are interested in bringing a group tour to this year’s Festival, please contact Philadelphia Hospitality, Inc. at programs@philahospitality.org or call 800-714-3287.