Directions-Festival Map

How to get to the Lowell Folk Festival | Lowell, Massachusetts:

By Car

From Route 495 (Exit 35C) or Route 3 (Exit 30A if traveling southbound, Exit 30B if traveling northbound) to the Lowell Connector to Gorham Street (Exit 5C).

Parking

Parking is available at the following locations:

• • Ayotte Garage | 75 Post Office Square-Tsongas Arena
  • Davidson Surface Lot | Davidson Street off of East Merrimack Street
  • Downes Garage | 75 John Street
  • Hamilton Canal Innovation District Garage | off of Dutton St.

• Early Garage | 135 Middlesex Street
• Lower Locks Garage | 90 Warren Street
• Roy Garage | 100 Market Street

A portion of all parking processes is donated to the Lowell Folk Festival Foundation.

By Public Transportation

Schedules are subject to change, please consult these organizations before planning your trip.

LRTA Bus:
Lowell Regional Transit Authority
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Festival Stage and Parking Map

Festival Maps and Program Guides will be available starting on Wednesday, July 20th at the National Park Visitor Center at 246 Market Street. During the Festival, programs will be available at the Visitor Center and at information tents throughout the Festival (marked with a “?” on the map that will be posted). We will also post an updated PDF map you can download.

Street Closings As Follows:

Hard Closures to be done at 3 PM Friday beginning with Merrimack at Dutton. Traffic to be re-routed to exit away from this area towards “drain” exits at Central Street, Kearney Square, and Market/Dutton.

Lowell Folk Festival Street Closure Schedule