Kentucky Music Fairs & Festivals
7 music events across Kentucky for 2026.
5(1)Hopkinsville Summer Salute Festival
There will be live concert, kids activities, rides and games, vendors, food trucks, and family fun activities, Hours: 10am-10pm both days
Elkton HarvestFest
A craft fair in Elkton.
4.3(315)Lexington Fall Festival
Come start your holiday gift shopping and support local craftspeople.
RecurringForecastle Festival
Louisville's landmark multi-day music festival on the downtown Ohio River waterfront, blending national headliners with local artists, bourbon culture, and environmental activism.
RecurringHillbilly Days
Eastern Kentucky's raucous three-day street festival fills downtown Pikeville with free live music on three stages, Appalachian food, a carnival, a 5K run, and outrageous hillbilly costumes.
RecurringLebowski Fest
The original cult-classic celebration of The Big Lebowski, born in Louisville in 2002, with costume contests, trivia, live music, bowling parties, and fan gatherings.
RecurringMainStrasse Village Oktoberfest
Northern Kentucky's German-heritage street festival in historic MainStrasse Village brings beer gardens, bratwurst, live polka and rock bands, arts and crafts, and family activities to the Covington riverfront.
Frequently asked questions
How many music festivals are there in Kentucky?
Our directory lists 16 music festivals across Kentucky for the 2026 season, including Kentucky June Renaissance Festival, Kentucky Highland Weekend Renaissance Festival and Kentucky Weekend Renaissance Festival.
When is the best time for music festivals in Kentucky?
Kentucky's music festivals cluster in June and July — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular music festivals in Kentucky?
By Google review score, Kentucky June Renaissance Festival in Eminence ranks among the most popular, with a 4.7-star rating from 2,002 reviews.