The Vortex at CAA Park
The Vortex at CAA Park is an outdoor venue on a gated 12-acre parcel at 202 Ingleside Avenue in Catonsville, Maryland, in the town's Arts and Entertainment District. It is about 12 miles from Baltimore City and a 15-minute drive from BWI Airport, with local shops and dining within walking distance, and on-site parking is available for guests.
Before you go
- Indoor or outdoor
- Outdoor: a gated 12-acre parcel surrounded by open space and trees
- Official site
- musiccitymd.org
- Next festival here
- Reggae & Ska Fest, Oct 3, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- The site is gated and surrounded by open space and trees rather than an indoor hall.
- Parking is on site, so you do not need to plan for street parking.
- Catonsville's shops and restaurants are within walking distance of the grounds.
- The venue also hosts school proms and alumni gatherings alongside concerts and festivals.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Outdoor 12-acre parcel · On-site parking for guests · 12 miles from Baltimore City.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want an outdoor 12-acre setting close to Baltimore and BWI Airport.
- You would rather park on site than hunt for street parking.
Getting there and parking
The Vortex is at 202 Ingleside Avenue in Catonsville, Maryland, about 12 miles from Baltimore City and a 15-minute drive from BWI Airport. On-site parking is available for guests and event staff, and Catonsville's shops and dining are within walking distance of the grounds.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at The Vortex. The venue's own pages are the place to check: musiccitymd.org.
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at The Vortex. The venue's own pages are the place to check: musiccitymd.org.