Welcome back to Gov Ball! We're so excited to open the gates of Flushing Meadows Corona Park for an amazing weekend of live music and fun! Your GA+ perks will help you make the most of your weekend with relaxed seating, a private bar and more!
We’ve compiled this guide to help you take full advantage of everything GA+ has to offer. We’ve also included essential info on our general festival details. Be sure to share this with everyone in your group so all are in-the-know. And if there is anything we left off, email info@govball.com with questions. We can’t wait to see you!
2025 Gov Ball Entry Policy
Box Office Location and Hours
- Claim your wristband! After entering the festival using your digital ticket, visit our Premium Wristband Exchange locations located just inside the main entrance and at the entry to the GA+ Lounge. You’ll scan your ticket and receive a GA+ Wristband, providing access to the GA+ Lounge.
- Keep your wristband on for the weekend! When you arrive at the festival for your second and third day, you’ll use your wristband to enter. Follow signs to the GA+/VIP/Pit Viewing/Cabana Entry lanes and use our portals to enter the festival. You’ll continue using your wristband to enter the GA+ Lounge. Good to Know: your digital ticket is no longer valid; the wristband is now your ticket.
How to Dress & What to Bring
- Dress for comfort and be sure to check the weather forecast before you head out the door. The festival grounds are a combination of paved surfaces, gravel and grass, so choose your footwear accordingly. We recommend a hat and sunglasses, along with your non-aerosol sunscreen, but if you forget anything, the festival store has lots of great merchandise offerings!
Bag Policy
- Review the bag policy page be sure you are in compliance with our bag policy and to see what items are allowed and prohibited.
Gov Ball takes place at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, NY, 11368. The festival is from Friday, June 6 – Sunday, June 8, 2025.
GA+ Lounge
The GA+ Lounge is a private lounge located between the Kiehl's Stage and Avenue of Africa. Look for the GA+ entry portal just off Avenue of Africa, next to the Graffiti Lounge. This space is your festival HQ with a range of amenities for relaxing and recharging between sets. The GA+ Lounge includes:
- Private bar with drinks for purchase
- Dedicated food for purchase within GA+ Lounge
- Complimentary Water Refill Station
- Dedicated GA+ Concierge to assist with your festival needs
- Seating — A variety of options to take a load off
*The seating provided is first-come, first-served for relaxing between sets and is not intended for stage viewing. Please note: Cocktails are not permitted to leave GA+ areas