The countdown has begun! In less than one month, North America’s loudest rock festival, Louder Than Life, will mark its highly anticipated 10th anniversary at the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. From September 26 to 29, 2024, the festival, produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, will host nearly 150 music acts on five stages, drawing fans from across the globe for four days of non-stop rock, metal, and more.
As the festival approaches, producers are excited to announce set times, reveal the official Louder Than Life mobile app (available now in app stores), and share details about additional onsite experiences and local shows commemorating this milestone anniversary. Fans can now plan their entire weekend by downloading the Louder Than Life mobile app, presented by Lyte. For more information, visit www.louderthanlifefestival.com/mobileapp.
Must-See Performances Among the festival's standout acts, highlights include:
- Slayer returning for one of their three exclusive reunion shows.
- Slipknot celebrating the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut with a special set featuring their iconic 1999 attire.
- Headlining performances from Mötley Crüe and Korn, with Korn making a triumphant return after playing the inaugural Louder Than Life in 2014.
- Disturbed featuring local Louisville singer Katelyn Webb in a special onstage contest performance.
- Gojira delivering their only U.S. festival performance of 2024 after their buzzworthy Summer Olympics appearance.
- Mastodon performing their classic album Leviathan in full for its 20th anniversary.
- Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine performing both solo material and Rage classics.
- Sum 41 bidding farewell to Kentucky with their final tour stop in the state.
- Marky Ramone performing timeless Ramones hits.
- Additional performances from Disturbed, Judas Priest, Five Finger Death Punch, Evanescence, Falling In Reverse, Breaking Benjamin, The Offspring, Staind, Chevelle, Dropkick Murphys, Halestorm, and many more.
Onsite Experiences & Local Shows Beyond the music, fans can enjoy Louisville’s top spirits and local cuisine at festival attractions like the Headbangers Hall and Kroger’s Big Bourbon Bar. Full details on these experiences and more can be found at www.LouderThanLifeFestival.com.
In honor of the festival’s 10th anniversary, Danny Wimmer Presents has teamed up with 502 Shows for the Louder Than Life x LDB series, a set of special local showcases taking place over the festival weekend. Shows include:
- High Vis + The Chisel (Friday, September 27 at Mag Bar) – Sold Out
- Kublai Khan TX, Sanguisugabogg, Surfaced (Friday, September 27 at Parlor) – Sold Out
- Pain of Truth, E-Town Concrete (Saturday, September 28 at Parlor)
- Drug Church, Narrow Head (Sunday, September 29 at Parlor)
Tickets for the Saturday and Sunday shows are available at www.louderthanldb.com for $30 (including fees).
Official Afterparty Each night of the festival, the party continues with the Official Louder Than Life Afterparty at The Crowne Plaza, just steps from the festival grounds. Featuring DJ ODESKi, live band karaoke, photo ops, and food and drinks, this 21+ event is the perfect way to keep the energy going. Tickets available via Eventbrite.
Passes & VIP Options A limited number of weekend and single-day General Admission and VIP passes are still available at www.LouderThanLifeFestival.com. Special VIP packages include the Angel’s Envy Top Shelf VIP and the all-new Skybox, offering an ultra-exclusive festival experience.
Partnerships & Nonprofits Louder Than Life proudly hosts its 2024 partners, including Bud Light, Jack Daniel’s, Tito’s Vodka, Jefferson’s Bourbon, and Cutwater, among others. The festival’s non-profit partners include Artists for Trauma, Fxck Cancer, and To Write Love On Her Arms, with the DWP Foundation supporting local causes such as Dare to Care, Fund for the Arts, and the Muhammad Ali Center.
Event Details
- Dates: September 26-29, 2024
- Location: Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY
- Produced by: Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.
For more information, including full lineups, set times, and to purchase passes, visit www.LouderThanLifeFestival.com.
