Directions to Blossom Music Center
Located north of Akron, Ohio, and about 25 miles south of Cleveland, Blossom lies within the city limits of Cuyahoga Falls, a community first settled in the early 1800s. Blossom Music Center is situated on 200 acres surrounded by the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Before You Arrive
Getting to Blossom
When to arrive
Gates open two (2) hours before showtime.
Parking opens three (3) hours prior to concerts. Arrive early for smoother parking and a relaxed picnic setup.
Where to park
Parking is free with your tickets.
Blossom sits within Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Preferred and ADA parking are available —reserve early if needed. For pavilion subscribers and guests who purchased pavilion seats at least 10 days in advance of a Blossom Music Festival concert, you will receive a dated hangtag in the mail. Please display it in your vehicle when you arrive and an assistant will direct you to your designated lot.
Don't have a hangtag?
Upon your arrival, we'll help direct you to one of our non-paved (grass) lots at no additional charge.
Free Tram Service between parking lots and the Pavilion is available on a continuous basis. A limited number of golf carts are also available (first-come, first-served basis). Pre-Paid Parking in Lot A is subject to availability ($25/vehicle) for those without hangtags.
Are concerts really "rain or shine"?
Yes, performances proceed in most weather conditions. Severe weather updates will be communicated via push notifications, on-site screens, and staff.
For more info, check out our weather page.
Bringing the kids?
At most Blossom Music Festival concerts, you can get up to two (2) free youth admissions for children under 18 years old, with each regular-priced ticket. Birth year of each child required at time of purchase.
- In the Pavilion, Premier Subscribers can request one (1) free Pavilion Youth Ticket (ages 7-17), for each adult subscription ticket purchased. Not available in Box Seat sections or with single tickets.
- On the Lawn, ticket buyers may request two (2) Youth Lawn Passes, free with each adult ticket purchased.
- Under 18s Free is a program of The Cleveland Orchestra's Center for Future Audiences. The Center, created with a lead endowment gift from the Maltz Family Foundation, was established to fund programs to develop new generations of audiences for Cleveland Orchestra concerts in Northeast Ohio.
Once You're Here
What to Bring
- Low-back lawn chair or picnic blanket
- Bug repellant & sunscreen (non-aerosol)
- Light jacket or blanket for cool evenings
- Reusable water bottle
- Picnic food and sealed beverages, including beer and wine Twist-off caps recommended
Need ideas? Find perfect picnic tips from Heinen's.
What NOT to bring
- Weapons of any kind—including but not limited to knives, guns, mace, pepper spray, or other item that may pose a threat to other guests, staff, or performers
- Balloons, signs, beach umbrellas, flags or other large items that obstruct view for others
- In-line skates, roller-skates, skateboards, bicycles or action sports equipment
- Aerosol sun tan lotion or bug spray
- Tents or other tall structures
- Animals (except service animals)
- GoPros, drones, or video cameras
- Illegal drugs/substances
- Open flames, candles, or fireworks
Blossom Bag Policy
The Cleveland Orchestra has implemented a public safety policy, as of July 2024, in consultation with and at the recommendation of the Summit County Sheriff's Office.
For the safety of our valued audiences, staff, musicians, and volunteers, all bags, purses, and coolers will be searched for items that may affect public safety, to include firearms, explosive devices, and large weapon knives.
Inspections are limited to items that may affect public safety and do not include food and beverage. The size of bags, purses, or coolers is not limited.
Inspections will take place at tram loading stations and main gates. We will do everything to be as quick and efficient as possible, but we encourage guests to arrive early and allow ample time to enter the Blossom grounds.
The Cleveland Orchestra is committed to providing a safe environment for audiences, staff, musicians and volunteers.
If you have questions about this policy, please contact Guest Experience at cx@clevelandorchestra.com.