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Experience · Petaluma, Sonoma County

Weill Hall Lawn concerts

by Green Music Center

2 hrStarts in Rohnert Park$$

The short answer

Sonoma State University's concert hall has a lawn behind the stage where summer audiences picnic while they listen. You need a lawn ticket, and outside alcohol isn't allowed, but you can pack a full picnic or buy wine at the concession stands. Price: General-admission lawn ticket required (discounted lawn tickets for children); parking included.

Checked September 2026 from gmc.sonoma.eduStated on the venue's own website

Stone pillar and warm wood-clad walls of the Green Music Center against a clear blue sky at Sonoma State University
Photo: Robert Lowell Mast · CC BY 2.0, via Flickr

Details

Price
General-admission lawn ticket required (discounted lawn tickets for children); parking included
Food on site
Concession stands selling wine, beer and snacks; pre-ordered boxed meals and platters from Boudin Bakery in summer
Groups
Summer shows can draw about 5,000 people; arrive at least 45 minutes early.
Dogs
No pets; service animals only
Kids
Discounted general-admission lawn tickets for children; ages 2 and under free on a lap
Hours
Event days only; summer gates open 2 hours before showtime
Season
Summer performances in Weill Hall + Lawn; gates open 2 hours before showtime
House rules
No outside alcohol; outside drinks must be non-alcoholic and sealed. Only plastic knives allowed. Low lawn chairs requested. No pets except service animals. No re-entry at summer events. Smoke-free campus. Rain or shine.

What to expect

Weill Hall's back wall opens onto a sloping lawn, so summer concerts can be heard from blankets and low chairs on the grass. Seating is first come, first served, and lawn ticket holders are encouraged to pack their own picnics.

  • Lawn
  • Restrooms
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Live music

Good for: Romantic · Groups · Families

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About Green Music Center – Weill Hall Lawn concerts

Sonoma State University's concert hall has a lawn behind the stage where summer audiences picnic while they listen. You need a lawn ticket, and outside alcohol isn't allowed, but you can pack a full picnic or buy wine at the concession stands.

  • Pack-your-own picnics encouraged on Weill Lawn
  • Summer concerts under the open sky
  • Wine and beer sold on site; no outside alcohol
  • Free parking with every ticket

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Frequently asked questions

Are dogs allowed at Green Music Center – Weill Hall Lawn concerts?

No pets; service animals only.

Is Green Music Center – Weill Hall Lawn concerts good for kids?

Discounted general-admission lawn tickets for children; ages 2 and under free on a lap.

Sources & accuracy

We last checked this listing in September 2026 (freshest source: Official visitor guide current for the 2026–27 season). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with Green Music Center – Weill Hall Lawn concerts before you go. How we verify.

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