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About Pepsi Bayside Music Stage At National Cherry Festival
The Pepsi Bayside Music Stage presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is an outdoor waterfront stage located along Grandview Parkway in Traverse City, MI, as part of the National Cherry Festival. With a capacity near 5,000 and multiple seating options, it's a premier destination for summer concerts on the waterfront.
Plan ahead to secure your seats and enjoy the scenic open-air setting. The Bayside Stage offers reserved seating, General Admission (GA) lawn access, and a VIP Deck, with accessible seating available. Chairs are not permitted in GA areas. On-site parking is available, with designated handicap parking near the entrance. For convenient travel, the free Bayline shuttle operates from park-and-ride lots to downtown near The Open Space, with schedules available from BATA and the City of Traverse City. When staying nearby, Park Place Hotel and Alexandra Inn are popular options within walking or short driving distance. Whether you’re grabbing a bite at local favorites or upgrading your stay with partner hotels and restaurants, we’ve got you covered for a seamless festival experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and naming: Pepsi Bayside Music Stage presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, at the Open Space waterfront area along Grandview Parkway in Traverse City, MI.
- Address you’ll see for the venue: commonly listed as 106 West Grandview Parkway, Traverse City, MI 49684 (corner fronts vary by map; see official site for exact entry points).
- Venue type: Outdoor waterfront stage as part of the National Cherry Festival.
- Seating options: Reserved seating, General Admission (GA) standing/lawn, and VIP Deck; accessible seating available; chairs are not allowed in GA.
- Seating chart structure: The festival produces six reserved seating levels for Bayside Stage events; actual seating configurations can vary by show.
- Capacity: Approximately 5,000 total (capacity varies with stage configuration and event).
- Parking: On-site parking available; designated handicap parking near entrance; parking fees vary by event.
- Transit: Free Bayline shuttle service via BATA connects park-and-ride lots to downtown near The Open Space; guidance and schedules are available through BATA and the City of Traverse City.
- Nearby hotels: Park Place Hotel and Alexandra Inn are in walking/driving distance and commonly used by festival-goers.