Louder Than Life ready to welcome thousands of rock fans to Louisville Sept. 18-21

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Get ready to rock, Louisville!

Thousands of music fans are getting ready for this year's Louder Than Life music festival that begins Thursday.

Organizers are making the transition from Bourbon & Beyond at the Kentucky Exposition Center to get ready for the rock and roll crowds. The barricades are up, and two of the largest stages in the United States getting ready for the festival to welcome 240,000 fans.

Crews were busy Tuesday transforming the site, draping, banners and fencing all being changed to welcome heavy metal fans from all 50 states and 50 countries. Two additional stages are being set up for a total of seven to welcome the 175 bands, which makes it the largest rock festival in the country.

$5 shuttle/parking option

Parking can come at a premium and sell out quickly so the event added even more ways to get here, according Chamie McCurry, the general manager of Danny Wimmer presents.

"It is new this year," McCurry said. "You can park at the PARC 4th Street garage for only $5 and then go to the convention center, hop on a shuttle. It's going to take you right to our main festival entrance and then it's going to take you back at the end of the night."

When it comes to tickets, four-day passes for Louder Than Life are sold out. Friday is sold out for single-day tickets, but there are a few remaining for Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. To check for ticket availability, click here.

Louder than Life 2025

Thursday, Sept. 18 to Sunday, Sept. 21

Check the stage schedules here.
See band lineups here.

Gates are scheduled to open at 10 a.m. daily, however, this is subject to change.

Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville:

Parking information is on the Louder than Life website.
Rideshare drop-off is in Lot G.
Downtown Louisville Shuttle is new this year for $25/Day + fees.
- Route: Kentucky International Convention Center (320 W. Jefferson St.) ↔ Highland Festival Grounds (South Entrance)
- Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily
- Frequency: Every 15–30 minutes
- Return: Runs until 1 hour after the show ends
- Pass Exchange: Your digital print pass must be scanned and exchanged for a shuttle wristband at shuttle pickup
Public transit - Park & TARC
- Park downtown at the PARC garage (115 W Jefferson) for just $15, which includes roundtrip TARC service for everyone in the car.
- From the garage, riders board the #2 bus at S 1st and W Liberty, exit at Phillips Lane near Gate 1, and return from Crittenden near Gate 4 (between the El Nopal and the Cracker Barrel).
- TARC will provide frequent, reliable trips all day and evening so festivalgoers can relax and enjoy the music.
- For info, click here.

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On-site lockers

Lockers will be available in the General Admission, Park Community VIP, and Top Shelf VIP areas. You can reserve a locker in advance HERE or on-site at the festival, subject to availability.

Lost and found

Lost & Found is located at the Info Booth near the entrance. In addition to visiting the Info Booth, there will be a link available on the Louder than Life website and festival mobile app during show days. Post-show Lost & Found location will be shared the Louder than Life social media during the show weekend.

What's allowed inside Louder than Life

Cell phones and small portable chargers
Sunscreen (non-aerosol)
One factory-sealed bottle of water (20 oz max size) or one empty plastic refillable water bottle (no Hydroflasks or Yetis)
Binoculars
Towels and light blankets – Note: Blankets will not be permitted in certain areas of the festival grounds for safety reasons.
Small, point-and-shoot digital cameras
Hats and sunglasses
Earplugs
Sealed packs of cigarettes and cigars
Vape pens and e-cigarettes
Louder than Life strongly encourage you to not bring bags of any sort. If you must bring a bag, please abide by the bag policy below:

What's not allowed

No chains, chain wallets or spikes
No metal containers (ex. Yetis or hydroflasks)
No umbrellas
No large bags, backpacks, or duffle bags – see bag policy in allowed items
No camelbaks or other refillable hydration packs
No chairs of any kind - including inflatable lounger air sofas
No aerosol cans
No coolers or picnic baskets
No outside food or beverages - exception: one factory-sealed bottle of water (20 oz. Max size)
No glass containers
No strollers
No video cameras or gopros
No audio recording devices
No laptops or tablets
No professional cameras or cameras with removable lenses
No selfie sticks
No lasers or laser pointers
No drones
No hula hoops or totems
No balloons or beach balls
No confetti or glow sticks
No whistles or air horns
No fireworks or explosives
No musical instruments of any kind
No weapons of any kind
No drugs or drug paraphernalia
No pets (with exception of service animals)
No colors or patches
No unauthorized vending or advertising
No walkie talkies/two way radios