Summer Jam at Watkins Glen
- Dates
- Expected July
- Status
- Ended
- Venue
- Watkins Glen Grand Prix Raceway
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Aug 13, 2026
Summer Jam at Watkins Glen in Watkins Glen, NY is not currently confirmed to be running. It last ran in 1973. Froligo tracks its status, history and similar festivals still happening.
What happened to Summer Jam at Watkins Glen?
Summer Jam at Watkins Glen was a one-day concert at the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Raceway on July 28, 1973. An estimated 600,000 people attended, about 150,000 had bought tickets, with the rest admitted for free once the site was overwhelmed, long holding the Guinness record for largest audience at a pop festival. It was a single, one-off event and was not held again.
It last ran in 1973.
Reported by Ultimate Classic Rock (Jul 28, 2023), Rolling Stone.
Similar festivals that are still going ahead are listed further down this page.
Listen
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Lineup
Lineup not yet announced. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
Nearest airport ELM.
How do I get to Summer Jam at Watkins Glen?
By car
Most people drive to Summer Jam at Watkins Glen. The nearest major airport is ELM, 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.
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Where
Venue
Watkins Glen Grand Prix Raceway
Camping & Accommodation
No camping or lodging details for Summer Jam at Watkins Glen yet.
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