Thursday, September 17, 2026
Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville
Still 21 days 9 hrs until the festival.
Louder Than Life is a hard rock and heavy metal festival held in Louisville, Kentucky, since 2014. Promoted by Danny Wimmer Presents, it pairs hard rock, metal and punk bills with bourbon and craft beer at the Kentucky Exposition Center. It began as a two-day event at Champions Park and grew to four days in 2021, with headliners such as Guns N' Roses in 2019 and Metallica in 2021. It is usually held in September.
The Top Acts
Lineup (39)
Frequently asked questions
- When is Louder Than Life 2026?
- Louder Than Life 2026 takes place on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville.
- Where is Louder Than Life held?
- Louder Than Life 2026 is held at Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville.
- Who is playing Louder Than Life 2026?
- 39 acts are booked for Louder Than Life 2026, including Iron Maiden, Danzig, Megadeth, Rise Against and Alice Cooper. The full lineup and set times are on this page.
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