Hersheypark Stadium guide: concerts, gates, food, parking and bag policy

Hersheypark Stadium holds 15,641 fans and hosts concerts and other events. This page covers the gates, food, parking, transit and bag rules, with the upcoming concerts listed below.

When do the gates open at Hersheypark Stadium?

Ticket gates open approximately 90 minutes prior to the start of the show. This time may change without notice. (source)

Can you bring food or water into Hersheypark Stadium?

Outside food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, are not permitted in Hersheypark Stadium. Each guest is permitted to bring one sealed bottle of water into the venue. (source)

Is Hersheypark Stadium cashless?

Hersheypark Stadium is cashless and accepts all major credit cards and debit cards. Cash-to-Card kiosks under the West and East grandstands convert cash to prepaid debit cards with no fee. (source)

Can you leave Hersheypark Stadium and come back in?

Re-entry is not allowed at Hersheypark Stadium. Once guests exit, they may not re-enter with the same ticket; a new ticket may be purchased for re-entry. (source)

Before you go

• Bags: Hersheypark Stadium only allows small clutches, wristlets or fanny packs no larger than 5 in x 8 in x 1 in. The exceptions are a medical equipment bag or a parenting needs bag smaller than 14 in x 14 in x 6 in, which must go through metal detection screening and are subject to physical search. Larger items including purses, backpacks, camera bags, drawstring bags, totes and suitcases are not permitted. There is no locker area on site; guests with prohibited items must return them to their vehicle or surrender them. Bag policy.
• Parking and how to get there.

Hotels: the closest hotels to Hersheypark Stadium by walking time (Hotel Hershey is a 20-minute walk).

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