The Grooveliner

Presented by the Whitaker Foundation, the open-air Whitaker Music Festival presents FREE Wednesday evening concerts under the stars every summer. Free admission begins at 5 p.m. on each performance evening; no advance tickets or reservations are required. Enter through the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center at the Garden's entrance. All packages subject to inspection; please review the list of prohibited items below prior to arrival. PROHIBITED ITEMS Glass of any kind (including Tupperware) Outside food or beverage prior to 5 p.m. on performance dates. Weapons and firearms or fireworks of any kind Grills or open flames Pets (service animals are welcome) Smoking, tobacco products and devices, or electronic smoking devices Music (Bluetooth speakers, playing instruments, etc.) Two-wheeled scooters (including "wheelie" shoes, skates, or skateboards) Guests without shoes or shirts Guests with clothing that may be taken as profane, vulgar, racist, sexist, or sexually suggestive Balloons, open flames, sparklers Large signage or banners Flowers, flower petals, props, glitter, confetti, or candles Tripods or monopods prohibited inside all buildings and conservatories Sporting equipment (soccer balls, baseballs and gloves, footballs, hula hoops, frisbees, etc.) Bag checks will take place at each entry location and visitors with prohibited items will not be admitted. The Children’s Garden remains open with free admission from 5 to 7 p.m. Picnicking is permitted in open areas in and around the Cohen Amphitheater on Whitaker Music Festival performance evenings; please note that some areas will remain closed throughout the duration of the evening. Visitors are invited to bring their own food and beverages or purchase items onsite.