To make your experience as amazing as possible, City Lights Music Festival has included your Festival Guide! This page will help answer any questions you have, big or small. If you have any additional questions, please let us know at Info@citylightsmusicfestival.com.

City Lights Music Festival 2012
300 Ottawa Ave NW     I     Calder Plaza     I     Grand Rapids MI

Festival Hours

Friday, August 17, 6 PM to Midnight

Saturday, August 18, 1 PM to Midnight

Driving Directions

I – 196 Toward Downtown Grand Rapids
Gerald R Ford Freeway/Downtown Grand Rapids
Take exit 77C for Ottawa Ave toward Downtown
Merge onto Ottawa Ave NW
Destination is on the Right

Event Parking

City Parking will be available directly under Calder Plaza Square. There are several entrances available around the East and West sides of the square. In addition, off street parking, meter parking, and pay-to-park lots are available within walking distance of Calder Plaza.

ID Requirements and Age Restrictions

This overall Event is 16+ with Valid State or Government Issued Photo ID. This Event’s VIP Section is 21+ with Valid State or Government Issued Photo ID. ID will be required for entry to the event, with NO EXCEPTIONS. We will NOT accept any other form of Photo ID other than that which is stated.

Festival Entrance and Ticket Sales

Ticket sales will be located under the orange tent directly in front of Calder Plaza on Ottawa Ave. If you purchase your ticket online you will receive an ETicket that you must print and bring with a valid photo ID to match the name registered on the Eticket. Wristbands for ETickets will be located under the blue tent directly in front of Calder Plaza on Ottawa. The Main Festival Entrance is located to the far South East corner of Calder Plaza.

Upgrades

Upgrades from general admission to VIP admission will be available throughout the entire event at the Merch Tent, located in the center of the main square.

Exit and RE-Entry

Exit and re–entry is allowed with a wristband. Any wristband that is badly damaged or looks like it has been tampered with WILL NOT be accepted for re-entry. There are several festival exits located throughout the square. The MAIN GATE is the ONLY area to enter or re-enter the event.

The Merch Tent

Grab a 2012 City Lights Music Festival T Shirt, poster or other shwag at the Merch Tent located in the center of the main square. Get performing Dj’s promo mix cds, a festival guide, stickers and posters of artists and vendors! You may buy VIP ticket upgrades, get FAQ’s answered here. Lost & Found is here too, bring discovered items or report missing or stolen items to the Merch Tent. If you have entered in a prize drawing or an upgrade, come here to claim what you’ve won! The winner’s names will be displayed at this tent!

The Wet Tent

Stay Hydrated! Visit the Wet Tent and grab a water to cool down. Extra prizes and perks throughout the two day event. Make sure to stop by and register to win. Over 21? Register to win a FREE UPGRADE to VIP!

City Lights Cuisine

City Lights Music Festival welcomes a few of Grand Rapids’ best restaurants to mix it up with their unique food styling’s (all food is cash sale). Sit and enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes in the City Lights Lounge located on the North wall of the square. The Lounge is open to general admission but limited seating is available.

City Lights Interactive

City Lights Music Festival is proud to partner with many great local businesses, organizations, and artists to bring a special element to this year’s event. Enjoy the arrangement of many live art pieces, live performances and FREE activities located throughout the square.

Snap Shot

Capture the moment at the Photo Wall with TyGR Photography, located at the East Side of the Square in general admission. This service is FREE and Photos will be uploaded after the event and available for free download. We encourage you to participate in your own unique way. Costumes and Creativity is Welcome!

City Lights VIP

This year City Lights Music Festival will feature an exclusive and highly desired VIP section. The VIP experience, brought to you by Todd Wenzel Automotive, is an exclusive section that will be roped off from general admission with multiple private entrances and exits into the rest of the square. The VIP section will be fully serviced and will feature many first class upgrades. This will include special VIP seating, VIP Bar, VIP Bathrooms, talent meet and greets, exclusive VIP Photography booth, and much, much more. Our team is dedicated to making your VIP experience amazing in 2012. Click the “Become a VIP“ at the right of the Main Page.

Booth Service

VIP Booths are available for reservation. Fitted with your favorite living room essentials, you can comfortably watch the concert with your best companions from the best seat in the house! This booth service will be roped off from general admission and located in the VIP section of the event. To reserve your booth and ensure your space at the event please inquire at Info@citylightsmusicfestival.com.


General Admission will have full access to all the stated amenities.