Louder Than Life Festival 2026

Louder Than Life is a hard rock and heavy metal festival held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky, since 2014. Promoted by Danny Wimmer Presents, it pairs its rock and punk bill with a bourbon and craft beer programme. It began as a two day event, expanded to three days in 2019 and four days in 2021, with past headliners including Judas Priest, Metallica and Slipknot. It is usually held in September.