Getting Here
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Transportation FAQs
Rideshare
The designated rideshare area will be located above the Northern Cardinals Entry/Exit in Lot G. Rideshare vehicles will not be allowed to enter at any other KEC parking gate unless they pay the parking fee.
NEW FOR 2025: Downtown Louisville Shuttle
Getting to the festival just got easier. The Louisville Downtown Shuttle takes you straight to the gates and back. Skip the parking lot search, ride with fellow Loudmouths, kick off the energy early, and let someone else handle the driving. With a downtown pickup, it’s also perfect for grabbing food, drinks, or exploring Louisville before or after the show.
Details:
- Route: Kentucky International Convention Center (320 W Jefferson St) ↔ Highland Festival Grounds (South Entrance)
- Hours: 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM 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
All shuttles are ADA accessible. For wheelchair lift access, email [email protected] at least 7 days before travel.
Walking
Fans coming from the off-site parking lots or staying at nearby hotels on Phillips Lane, Crittenden Drive, and Preston Highway are permitted to walk in via any KEC entrance-including Gate 1. Be cautious of vehicle traffic and follow signage and the direction of police and parking staff.
Bikes or on-demand transportation (Scooters, electric bikes)
There will be self-service bicycle parking at Louder Than Life across from the main festival entrance. Please be prepared to provide your own bike lock and park at your own risk. Fans arriving via bike can enter KEC at Gate 2, Gate 4, or Gate 6. Fans arriving via “On-Demand” transportation can also enter through the same gates and park in this self-park area.
Taxis - Surge Free
The designated taxi area will be located above the Northern Cardinals Entry/Exit in Lot G.
Taxis are a convenient way to get to and from the festival! Request a taxi to pick you up at your home or hotel and be dropped off right near the festival entrance. At the end of the night-return to the zTrip location and take the first taxi out. Taxis have a set trip rates and no surge pricing. Download the zTrip app and create an account. All fans can use code LOU2025 for a $10 discount on your ride.
Public Transit - Park & TARC
Park & TARC runs daily from Downtown to Expo Center stops; return service begins at 9PM from Crittenden & Central.
Skip the traffic and ride easy. Concertgoers headed to Bourbon & Beyond (Sept. 11–14) and Louder Than Life (Sept. 18–21) can park downtown at the PARC garage (115 W Jefferson) for just $15, which includes roundtrip TARC service for everyone in the car.
TARC offers convenient service to the gates from downtown and back. 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.
PARC it and TARC it: Easy in, easy out. This special partnership delivers the most affordable, convenient, and stress-free way to experience Louisville’s biggest music weekends.
Parking FAQs
General Parking: First-Come, First-Served, While Supplies Last
Kentucky Expo Center parking is within walking distance of the Highland Festival Grounds. General parking will be available for daily sales on festival days for a daily fee of $40. Cash or card will be accepted. General Parking is sold directly through Kentucky Expo Center. Onsite parking will be available in Lots E,F, H,B,W,V - via KEC Gate 1, 4 & 6. Vehicles that leave during show will lose their original parking spot and need to re-purchase upon re entry. It is suggested to arrive early if you’d like to park on-site. Overnight parking is prohibited.
Please note that overnight parking is not permitted and RVs are not permitted in the General or Gold Parking Lots.
Nearby Off-Site Parking : Premium Parking
Premium Parking is available for purchase daily or for all four days, directly through the KEC. Premium Parking Passes can be purchased, HERE.
- Platinum Lot Parking is the closest parking and located off Phillips Ln. LOCATION
- Gold Lot pass holders will access the Gold Lot via Preston Highway. LOCATION
- Silver Lot Parking is located on Preston Hwy, and must be purchased online in advance. The lot is located at Keller Ave and Preston Hwy. LOCATION
- Bronze Lot Parking is located on Preston Hwy, and must be purchased in advance. The lot is located at Jefferson Ct and Preston Hwy. LOCATION
Accessible Parking: First-Come, First-Served, While Supplies Last
Designated parking for fans with disabilities will be available at the event within Lot B. Accessible parking is available on a first-come, first-served event only basis at the via KEC Gate 1, for $40 daily. Cash or card will be accepted. You must have a valid state issued Disabled Person Parking placard, permit or license plate, as well as proof it belongs to you for entry into Lot B.
Motorcycle Parking
Motorcycle parking will be available in any general parking lot. Follow signs to general parking and instruction from the parking team.
Please note that overnight parking is not permitted.
*Please note that all festival parking is sold, controlled, and monitored by KY Expo Center.
Cash will be accepted at all parking lots. Overnight parking is prohibited. Any vehicle left overnight will be towed.
