Louder Than Life guide | Festival maps, parking, weather and more

Festival details
The setup
The lineup
Bag policy
What to bring/leave at home
Getting there and parking
How to pay

Festival details, The setup, The lineup, Bag policy, What to bring/leave at home, Getting there and parking , How to pay

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One of the biggest rock festivals in the country returns to Louisville this weekend: Louder Than Life.

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The Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Expo Center will be taken over by "Loudmouths" this week, just days after the conclusion of Bourbon and Beyond.

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If you plan on rockin' this week, here's what you need to know.

Festival details

When: Sept. 18-21 | Gates open at 10 a.m. daily, but check social media for updates because that time and set times are subject to change.

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Where: 1016 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209

Tickets

All four-day options are already sold out, as are Friday general admission passes.

Note: There is no re-entry with these tickets. Your ticket will not re-scan to let you back in.

The setup

This year's setup is much different than the past several years. It's at least twice as big and has shifted slightly north to incorporate both Kentucky Kingdom and the Expo Center -- which offers air conditioning.

This was also the case for B&B, but unique to LTL is a stage inside of Kentucky Kingdom for a total of 7 stages.

See the map below:

Also, the landscape is mostly turf and concrete parking lot.

The lineup

Slayer, Deftones, Avenged Sevenfold, Bring Me the Horizon, Sleep Token, Rob Zombie, Breaking Benjamin, Marilyn Manson, Evanescence, Three Days Grace, Knocked Loose and more than 160 other bands.

Weather

The Louder Than Life forecast is a scorcher with highs hovering around the 90s.

There is a chance for isolated showers on Sunday.

The good news: There's indoor shelter this year - the Expo Center - for escaping heat and rain. There are also multiple water filling stations to stay hydrated and some areas have large misting fans.

To get important weather updates from the city, sign up for LENSAlert. Text LOUDER to 67283.

Bag policy

Clear bags OK, small bags or waist packs that are non-clear are also permitted.

What to bring/leave at home

Allowed: Non-aerosol sunscreen, one factory-sealed bottle of water or empty refillable bottle, binoculars, towel, small cameras, sealed cigarettes and cigars, vape pens and e-cigs.

Not allowed: Chairs, blankets, aerosols, strollers, Camelbaks, coolers, outside food or drink, inflatable air sofas, video cameras or GoPros, laptops, selfie sticks, lasers, hula hoops, balloons, beach balls, confetti, glow sticks, etc.

Also, no chains, chain wallets or spikes, so plan your outfits accordingly.

Getting there and parking

Shuttle: New this year - a shuttle straight from downtown to the show.

Details:

Route: Kentucky International Convention Center (320 W Jefferson St) ↔ Highland Festival Grounds (South Entrance)
Hours: 9 a.m. – 1 a.m. 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

Parking: General parking is first-come, first-served with a daily fee of $40. Overnight parking is prohibited. You can also buy premium parking in advance here. You may also get lucky finding parking nearby.

Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, Taxi, etc.): Designated area located above the Northern Cardinals Entry/Exit in Lot G.

Biking: Self-service bicycle parking across from the main festival entrance.

Note - Traffic was an issue during Bourbon and Beyond. City officials said they are adding more officers to help with traffic flow for LTL.