Tanglewood Kicks Off Historic Season This Weekend in Lenox, Massachusetts

Tanglewood, one of the most popular and iconic landmarks to visit in Lenox, Massachusetts, the heart of the Berkshires, was even recently named one of the Best Outdoor Music Venues in the country, by YellowBrick. The famous grounds were only topped only by Red Rocks and the Hollywood Bowl, as the music lifestyle website recognized the unique magic that Tanglewood possesses.

This summer's historic season, it's largest in history, is set to kick off this weekend with Jon Stewart on Saturday, June 20.

In addition to Stewart, Huge Jackman, John Fogerty, Steve Winwood, James Taylor and his All‑Star Band, Paul Simon, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Jason Isbell and the 400, Carrie Underwood, Cynthia Erivo, Yacht Rock Revue, Ziggy Marley & Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Tedeschi Trucks Band and many more will all make an appearance this summer.

Visitors attending performances at Tanglewood this summer will notice new, tighter security procedures, including metal detectors and more thorough bag inspections, ahead of its largest season on record.

Starting this week, metal detectors will be in operation at all entrance gates, and guests can expect expanded bag screening upon entry. Attendees who are not carrying bags will have access to a faster entry option through a designated express lane.

The question most locals and regular visitors are asking is what are you can and can't  bring in? The good news is existing food and beverage policies will remain unchanged. The changes being made are safety based.

Tanglewood officials said the updated procedures are similar with security practices already in place at many major entertainment venues and that the surveillance system is comparable to those used at large outdoor facilities, including Gillette Stadium and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.