Parking Info
Transportation FAQs
Rideshare
Rideshare information will be announced closer to the event.
Official Downtown and Airport Shuttle
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.
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.
Parking FAQs
General Parking: First-Come, First-Served, While Supplies Last
Kentucky Exposition 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. Cash or card will be accepted. General Parking is sold directly through Kentucky Exposition Center. Onsite parking will be available in Lots E, F, H, B, W, and V - via KEC Gate 1, 4 & 6. Vehicles that leave during the 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 Premium Parking
Premium Parking is available for purchase daily or for all four days, directly through the KEC. Premium Parking Passes can be purchased, closer to the event.
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
Is there overnight parking?
Unfortunately due to security risks, overnight parking outside of the campgrounds are not permitted. All vehicles must exit the parking lots or will be towed if left overnight.
*Please note that all festival parking is sold, controlled, and monitored by Kentucky Expo Center.
Cash will be accepted at all parking lots. Overnight parking is prohibited. Any vehicle left overnight will be towed.