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How to Get Here?

Take the Uptown or Downtown 4, 5, or 6 train to 125th St and transfer to the M35, which goes right to Randall’s Island.

Shuttle tickets are purchasable through our website as a ticket add-on during checkout.

PLEASE NOTE THE SHUTTLE SERVICES HAVE BEEN UPDATED:

> UPDATED Manhattan departures:

- Manhattan Departure:

The shuttle bus is found on 125th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue (closer to the corner of 3rd Ave). The pickup is in front of the 125th street side of the Burger King (the Burger King may be closed, but you can still clearly see the restaurant signage). Buses will run every 30 minutes beginning 3:45pm. Return shuttles will run from LuminoCity Festival to the Manhattan pick up location every 30 minutes beginning 5:45pm.

Note: Please be on the look out for the shuttle as parking and traffic can restrict it from getting exactly at the Burger King.


> UPDATED Brooklyn & Queens Shuttle Service:

- Brooklyn:

Due to city changes, our Brooklyn shuttles are no longer be available! Those that have already purchased tickets please contact info@luminocityus.com.

- Queens:

Due to city changes, our Brooklyn shuttles are no longer be available! Those that have already purchased tickets please contact info@luminocityus.com.

Please Note: Tickets are not round trip, one ticket is needed to go and one to return. Passengers must be punctual as there are no refunds offered for missing the bus. By purchasing the tickets, you agree that you are responsible for your personal belongings during the ride. If seats are available, tickets may be purchased on the spot at $5/seat - this is not guaranteed.




The physical location for the festival is 10 Central Road, New York, NY 10035. The path to the festival entrance is located between the Golf Center and Icahn Stadium.

There are signs for Uber and Lyft located at the Icahn Stadium near the festival entrance.

There is limited-paid parking operated by an outside New York City concessionaire. The $20 parking fee is the standard cost for large special events that are held at the Park.

We cannot secure or guarantee parking beforehand.

> From The Bronx By Car:

Take Major Deegan or Bruckner Expressway to the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge. Once on the RFK Bridge continue towards Queens until the exit for Randall’s Island. Follow Bronx Shore Rd to Central Rd until destination.

> From Manhattan by Car:

Take the FDR and keep going in the left lane until exit 17 for Toll Bridge toward I-278/Bruckner Expy/Grand Central Pkwy. Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge until the exit towards I-87 N and follow signs for Randall’s Island and follow Follow Bronx Shore Rd to Central Rd until destination.

> From Queens by Car:

Take Grand Central Parkway and continue on I-278 E. Take Exit 46 toward Manhattan/Randalls Is. Keep right, follow signs for Randalls-Wards Islands and merge onto Bronx Shore Rd. Turn on to Central Rd until the destination.

> From Brooklyn by Car:

Get on the FDR Dr to Central Rd in Manhattan. Take the exit toward I-87 N from Robert F. Kennedy Bridge and continue on to Randall’s Island. Follow directions to Central Rd.

Walk/Bike
Randall’s Island Park offers miles of pedestrian and bicycle pathways, mostly along its scenic waterfront, accessible from points in Manhattan, the Bronx and Queens.


From Manhattan:
103rd Street Footbridge: The 103rd Street Footbridge in Manhattan is open to pedestrians and cyclists 365 days per year, 24 hours per day, and connects the East River Esplanade/FDR Drive at 103rd Street with the southern end of Randall’s Island Park.

RFK Triborough Bridge: A walkway along the RFK Triborough Bridge runs between 125th Street and 2nd Avenue and the northwestern section of Randall’s Island Park.
Note: the ramp on this walkway exceeds ADA code.

From the Bronx:
The Randall’s Island Connector: The Randall’s Island Connector provides at-grade access to pedestrians and cyclists 365 days per year, 24 hours a day, and runs under the arches of the Hell Gate Bridge railroad trestle between 132nd Street at Willow/Walnut Avenues in the Bronx and the northern shore of Randall’s Island Park.

RFK Triborough Bridge
Walkways on both the eastern and western sides of the RFK Triborough Bridge run between 133rd Street at Cypress Avenue/Bruckner Boulevard and the Bronx Shore Fields area at Randall’s Island Park.
Note: these walkways exceed ADA code.

From Queens:
RFK Triborough Bridge: A walkway runs along the RFK Triborough Bridge between Hoyt Avenue and 28th Street, adjacent to the Astoria Boulevard N/W subway station, and the midpoint of Randall’s Island Park, adjacent to the Central Fields. Note: due to stairs this pathway is not ADA accessible.

For more information visit: https://randallsisland.org/visit/general-information/#1455133373424-814f3295-9d99

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FAQ

  • When can I enter the festival?
    You can enter the festival on the listed date and time on the PDF with your tickets! Our admissions gates closes at 10pm.

  • Are door tickets available?
    On non sold out days our box office will be open to sell everything but VIP tickets as those are limited per event day. During sold out days, door tickets will not be available.

  • Is there parking on Randall’s Island?
    The physical location for the festival is 10 Central Road, New York, NY 10035. The path to the festival entrance is located between the Golf Center and Icahn Stadium.There are signs for Uber and Lyft located at the Icahn Stadium near the festival entrance.There is limited-paid parking operated by an outside New York City concessionaire. The $20 parking fee is the standard cost for large special events that are held at the Park. We cannot secure or guarantee parking beforehand. Please see our Getting There page for alternate transportation. **LuminoCity Festival is ADA accessible**

  • Where can I get the shuttle?
    Shuttle Service information can be found on our page: Getting There

  • What to do with my Go City or New York Pass?
    Pass holders should go to the box office to get scanned in first to claim a LuminoCity ticket which will grant them entrance to the festival.

  • What happens if the weather is bad?
    LuminoCity is a rain or shine event! Our sculptures are built to withstand and shine through the rain. If extreme weather conditions occur, we will be informing all ticket holders through our mailing list (please sign up!), website, and social media of the proper steps. Be sure to check! 

  • What is the difference between themed nights and regular nights?
    The difference between regular nights and themed nights are the performances and encouraged dress code! For themed nights we will curate specific performances and music to help create the vibe while also encouraging visitors to participate by dressing to the theme! As for the other nights, we will still have live performances but they will be general performers from around NYC. The three light-art parks, holiday market, and workshops will be available all nights we are open! 

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