Movin' On Music Festival
- Dates
- Expected May 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Intramural (IM) Fields, Penn State University
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
The last Movin' On Music Festival was May 1, 2026, in University Park, PA. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Movin' On Music Festival is Penn State's annual student-run music festival, described as one of the top 5 largest student-run music festivals in the country. It is a free celebration intended to wish off graduating students, and since its inception in 1975 it has offered a day of diverse music, events and community involvement. Past acts have included Zara Larsson, Jack Harlow, Fall Out Boy, Wiz Khalifa, MGMT and Big Sean. It is funded through the Penn State student activity fee.
How it works
Movin' On is a free, one day festival and an 18+ show that is kept a substance-free environment. Year-round events feed into it: Battle of the Bands in Schwab Auditorium during the spring semester, whose winner opens for Movin On 2027, plus the Spotlight Series at HUB events and pop-up Acoustic Roadshow performances in campus dining halls. Volunteer sign-ups for the festival open in the spring semester.
Who it suits
The festival is aimed at Penn State students, particularly those graduating, and is open to ages 18 and over. Student acts can apply to perform at the Battle, Spotlight Series and Acoustic Roadshow events.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Movin' On Music Festival on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport SCE.
How do I get to Movin' On Music Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Movin' On Music Festival. The nearest major airport is SCE, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Stadium West: $10 day-of-event fee via HONK (valid PSU parking permits also accepted). East Deck: $2 for the first hour, $1/hour after, $16 daily maximum (valid permits accepted after 4pm Friday). East Deck is Penn State's own recommended choice for anyone needing overnight parking, since Stadium West prohibits overnight parking 2-4am. Movin' On parking is explicitly PROHIBITED at all lots north of Park Avenue near the IM Fields, per Penn State Transportation Services' own event notice. Multiple campus roads close for the event: Park Avenue (Bigler Rd to University Dr) from ~5:30pm, University Drive (Park Ave to Services Rd) from 5pm, and Services Road (Big Hollow Rd to University Dr) from 12:01am Thursday through 8am Saturday. Campus Shuttle service also ends early on event day (5pm via Beaver Ave, 5:30pm via College Ave) due to expected heavy traffic.
🚙 Car hire
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On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Map shows the center of University Park. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Intramural (IM) Fields, Penn State University
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Movin' On Music Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
State College, PA
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 2
State College, PA
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesState College, PA
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 1
On the Pennsylvania State University campus, University Park, PA
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
State College/University Park is a college town where short-term rental demand spikes around Penn State events generally (football weekends, graduation). Movin' On is timed as an end-of-semester send-off, so expect a graduation-weekend premium. Book early.
Search AirbnbThe IM Fields are an on-campus, urban-college venue with no on-site camping and no findable Hipcamp-listed sites within walking distance. Hipcamp does list some private-land camping in the wider Centre County area as a car-hire-adjacent alternative for attendees comfortable driving in, but this is a weak fit for a one-day campus event, same pattern the spec anticipates for downtown/campus-venue fests.
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Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Movin' On Music Festival 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was May 1, 2026. The next one is expected in May.
How much are Movin' On Music Festival tickets?
Entry is free.
Where is Movin' On Music Festival held?
Intramural (IM) Fields, Penn State University, University Park, PA.