Transportation FAQs
Rideshare
Drop-off & pick-up in the Rideshare Lot. 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.
Walking
Easy pedestrian access if you’re staying nearby (Phillips, Crittenden, Preston Hwy) enter through Gates 1, 4 & 6.
Bikes or on-demand transportation (Scooters, electric bikes)
Bicycle parking is free. Bicycle parking is only available at the designated bike rack locations below.
- Gate 1: Racks will be available just before the Gate 1 entrance on Phillips Lane. As you cycle toward Gate 1, a large grass area to the right will have racks.
- Gates 3 & 4: Racks will be located in the Southeast corner of H Lot. This will be close to the Kentucky Exposition Center construction.
- Gate 6: Racks are located directly next to the gate attendant booths.
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. 24–27) and Louder Than Life (Sept. 17–20) can park downtown at the PARC garage (115 W Jefferson) for a nominal fee, 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.
Downtown Shuttle
Staying downtown? Skip the rideshare hassle and take the official Louder Than Life Downtown Hotel Shuttle, brought to you by Pegasus. Enjoy convenient round-trip transportation between the Kentucky International Convention Center and the festival, with shuttles running every 15-25 minutes from 10:00 AM until midnight each day. Four-day shuttle passes are $175 and include unlimited rides all weekend. ADA-accessible vehicles are available.
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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 Premium Parking Lots.
Nearby Off-Site Parking : Premium Parking
Save up to $100 and get the best parking by purchasing a 4-Day Reserved Parking at one of the many lots around the Kentucky Exposition Center. Lots available offer a range of amenities to fit comfort level with walking, and price. ParkMobile is the official online parking processor for the Kentucky Exposition Center and Highlands Festival Grounds. Parking is single-use and does not have in/out privileges unless noted otherwise. No overnight parking is allowed. Parking passes are only applicable for passenger cars/trucks only.
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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 a daily fee. 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
*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.