The festival is held in the University of Washington's School of Music Building

From I-5 northbound or southbound

Take the Bellevue/Kirkland Exit (Exit 168-B) onto State Rte 520. Take the first exit off SR 520, for Montlake Boulevard NE. Turn left onto Montlake Blvd. and continue north past Husky Stadium. Then, move into the far left lane to prepare for a fork in the road. When the road splits, take the left fork which becomes 25th Avenue NE. Proceed to the traffic light where you will turn left onto Pend Oreille Road from the left-turn lane. Head up the hill to Gate #3. Stop at the gatehouse to pay for a parking permit. Alternate route: From I-5 N or S, take the exit for 45th St. and drive east. Turn right at 17th Ave N.E. to enter the campus, and stop at Gatehouse 2 to pay for a parking permit.

From the east

Use State Route 520; take the Montlake Boulevard exit. Continue north past Husky Stadium. Then, move into the far left lane to prepare for a fork in the road. When the road splits, take the left fork which becomes 25th Avenue NE. At the traffic light, turn left onto Pend Oreille Road from the left-turn lane. Proceed up the hill to Gate #3. Stop at the gatehouse to pay for a parking permit.

Parking Fees and Other Transportation Information

Parking fees are established by the University of Washington and are not discounted for festival participants. For more parking information, driving directions, and other transportation options please visit the University Parking Services Web Page