The Governors Ball Music Festival 2012

The Governors Ball Music Festival 2012

By The Governors Ball Music Festival

Date and time

June 23, 2012 · 11:30am - June 24, 2012 · 11pm EDT

Location

Randall's Island New York, 10035

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Description


FERRY TICKET UPDATE:

SATURDAY AND 2-DAY FERRY TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT.

SUNDAY FERRY TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE.

Don't forget that you can also take the subway and bus to the festival. The 4 and 5 subway lines go directly to 125th street where MTA shuttles will be going back and forth to the festival all weekend long.


FESTIVAL INFO | TICKET INFO | TICKET FAQ

GETTING THERE | WHAT TO BRING | WHAT NOT TO BRING



Ticket Information

2 day ticket and 2 day VIP ticket
  • Access to the festival both days
  • Early Bird: $185.00 (includes 2-Day ticket, 2-Day roundtrip ferry pass, plus a $10 merch voucher) - SOLD OUT!
  • Advance: $160.00 - SOLD OUT!
  • Regular - $180.00
  • 2-day tickets are SOLD OUT!
  • Regular Single Day tickets also still available
  • Access to VIP Lounge with shade, seating,
    massage service, and more!
  • Access to special beer, wine and spirits services
  • Exclusive viewing area at both stages
  • Access to special VIP restrooms
  • Advance: $300.00 - Limited Quantity Available!
  • Regular: $320.00
  • Regular Single day tickets still available
ferry ticket and shuttle pass
  • Easiest way to get to AND from the festival from Manhattan!
  • Round trip ferry ticket to and from the festival
  • Ferry departs from and returns to 35th street and FDR Drive
  • Ferries will be running continuously throughout the day
  • Single day ferry and 2-day ferry tickets available
  • SATURDAY FERRY TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT.
  • Ride the festival in syle! Easiest way to get to AND from the festival from Brooklyn!
  • Round trip shuttle pass to and from the festival
  • Williamsburg shuttles depart every hour starting at 11:00AM. Last shuttle departs at 6:00PM, arrive at Randall's Island approximately 30 minutes after departure.
  • All shuttles depart Randall's Island approximately 30 minutes post show
  • Click here for full shuttle information
  • Single day shuttle and 2-day shuttle tickets available
  • JUST ADDED! Philadelphia shuttle! Shuttles depart at 9:00AM and noon each day. Click here for full Philly shuttle information.
  • SHUTTLE TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT.

**Only purchase Gov Ball tickets from the official Gov Ball ticketing page (you're here!). If you purchase from another source, you risk purchasing a counterfeit or invalid ticket. Gov Ball is not responsible for tickets purchased from unoffical sources.



festival info

Randall’s Island is located along the East River between Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx.
Randall’s Island is accessible by:

times June 23 & 24, 2012
11:00AM – Shuttle Buses and Ferries Start Running to Island
11:00AM – Box Office Opens
12:00PM – Festival gates open
10:00PM – Box Office Closes

  • Box Office Hours: The box office, located at the entrance to the festival at the Harlem River Event Area on Randall’s Island, will be open for will call pick up and ticket purchases (if still available) from 11:00am until 10pm on Saturday June 23 and Sunday June 24.
what to bring and what not to bring
  • There will be no refunds. Festival is Rain or Shine. Artists subject to change.
  • There will be no re-entry into the festival.
  • ADA Info: There are ADA Access Viewing Platforms located at each of the
    two stages. Please note that they have limited capacity and are available on a
    first come, first served basis. ADA accessible restrooms are available at the
    ends of each row of restrooms and behind the Access Viewing Platforms.
  • All ages are welcome! Children under 2 years old admitted free.
    Strollers are allowed.
what to bring and what not to bring
  • Sunscreen
  • Hats
  • Sunglasses
  • Earplugs
  • Non-professional film and digital cameras
  • Soft sided, Collapsible chair
  • (2) Factory sealed bottles of
    water (non-glass containers)
  • Small backpacks or bags
  • Blankets or beach towels
  • Valid Driver’s License for
    will-call and/or to drink alcohol
  • Dancing shoes
  • A good attitude
  • Weapons of ANY kind
  • Fireworks/explosives
  • Illegal Substances
  • Large coolers
  • Hard sided coolers
  • Picnic Baskets
  • Pets
  • Glass containers of any kind
  • Alcohol (alcohol will be sold at the Festival)
  • Instruments
  • Chains/Chain Wallets
  • Large backpacks
  • Umbrellas
  • Laser pointers
  • Professional still camera equipment
    (no detachable lenses, no tripods,
    big zooms, or commercial use rigs)
  • Audio/video recording equipment
  • No illegal vending is permitted.
    No unauthorized/unlicensed vendors allowed.
  • Nunchucks

ticketing FAQ

I ordered my ticket online, how will I RECEIVE my ticket?
All tickets are e-tickets. Check your email inbox for your Order Confirmation from Eventbrite. Your e-tickets will be attached to your order confirmation email. Make sure to print them out and bring them to the event. Or go green and download the Eventbrite app on your smart phone! IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder.

Do I need to PRINT out my tickets?
Not necessarily. Feel free to print out your tickets and bring them to the event entrance. Or go green and download the Eventbrite app on your smart phone!

I still don't see my order confirmation, what should I do?
I am having trouble printing my PDF ticket, what whould I do?
Click here to access Eventbrite's help center.

I bought two tickets, and they both have my name on them. Will this be a problem?
No. The name on your ticket does not matter. Just make sure the bar code on your ticket(s) are not damaged when you print them out. If you want to change the name on your order, click here.

My plans changed, can I change the shuttle departure time I selected during my purchase?
No problem, as long as there is still room on that particular shuttle. Click here for instructions on how to change your shuttle departure time. Note: you will be able to update any and all information related to your order except the ticket(s) you purchased and your payment information.


By purchasing this ticket you accept the terms and conditions.
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