LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louder Than Life is celebrating 10 years of music. Slipknot, Slayer, Mötley Crüe and Korn are headlining the 2024 lineup.
After a record breaking Bourbon and Beyond, the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Expo Center is now welcoming more music and fans from Sept. 26-29.
- Slipknot, The Offspring, Seether, and Badflower will headline performances on Thursday.
- Slayer, Lindemann, Anthrax, and Nothing More will headline on Friday.
- Mötley Crüe, Falling in Reverse, Dropkick Murphys, and Sevendust will headline on Saturday.
- Korn, Breaking Benjamin, Gojira, and Spiritbox will headline on Sunday.
This year's lineup also includes:
- Five Finger Death Punch
- Disturbed
- Evanescence
- Highly Suspect
- Sum 41
- Judas Priest
- Sleeping with Sirens and more!
This year, there will be five stages with nearly 150 musical acts. Gates open daily at 11 a.m. daily.
Will I need cash?
The festival is also cashless which means you'll need a debit or credit card to make purchases when you're inside.
Can I bring in water?
Yes but make sure to bring a reusable plastic water bottle and fill up.
Can I leave and come back?
On Wednesday, Louder Than Life announced guests will now be able to leave and return to the festival. Previously, guests were not permitted to leave the festival and come back unless they had a camping wristband or purchased a Hotel + Admission package.
Will there be lockers?
We will have lockers available for rent on site in GA, VIP, and Angel’s Envy Top Shelf VIP areas. Lockers measure 8”H x 12”W x 18”D and include a universal phone charger. Lockers are available to reserve currently on the festival website.
What if I'm sober?
There is also a sober living program during the event.
"Sober Life is a supportive and inclusive initiative designed for attendees who choose to enjoy the festival without the use of alcohol or drugs," the festivals website said. "The program offers a safe and welcoming environment with various activities, resources, and support to ensure everyone can have a fun and memorable festival experience. This program will also host (3) recovery-style meetings each day."
Is there a map?
What can I/ can't I bring in?
Allowed:
- Cellphones & small portable chargers
- Sunscreen (non-aerosol)
- One factory-sealed bottle of water (20 oz. Max size) or one empty plastic refillable water bottle (no hydroflasks or yetis)
- Binoculars
- Towels and light blankets - Note: Blankets will not be permitted in certain areas of the festival grounds for safety reasons
- Small, point-and-shoot digital camera
- Hats and sunglasses
- Earplugs
- Sealed packs of cigarettes & cigars
- Vape pens & e-cigarettes
- It's strongly encourage to not bring bags of any sort. If you must bring a bag, see the bag policy below
Not Allowed:
- No umbrellas
- No large bags, backpacks, or duffle bags – see bag policy in allowed items
- No coolers or picnic baskets
- No outside food or beverages - exception: one factory-sealed bottle of water (20 oz. Max size)
- No metal containers (ex. Yetis or hydroflasks)
- No glass containers
- No strollers
- No video cameras or gopros
- No audio recording devices
- No laptops or tablets
- No professional cameras or cameras with removable lenses
- No selfie sticks
- No lasers or laser pointers
- No drones
- No outside chairs of any kind.
- No inflatable lounger air sofas
- No hula hoops or totems
- No balloons or beach balls
- No confetti or glow sticks
- No aerosol cans
- No whistles or air horns
- No fireworks or explosives
- No musical instruments of any kind
- No camelbaks or other refillable hydration packs
- No weapons of any kind
- No drugs or drug paraphernalia
- No pets (with exception of service animals) - See policy HERE
- No colors or patches
- No chains, chain wallets, or spikes
- No unauthorized vending or advertising
- No walkie talkies/two way radios
They say these items are also subject to change at any time and at the discretion of the security staff.
You can find more information on their website.
"We're thrilled to announce that Slayer will be reuniting for an earth-shattering performance at Louder Than Life,” Danny Wimmer, of Danny Wimmer Presents, said. ”I was at their last show at The Forum in 2019 and have been working since then to bring them back to the Louder stage!"
General admission 4-day tickets are being sold starting at $289.99, with single day general admission tickets being sold for $119.99.
You can purchase your ticket here.
You can also purchase camping or parking accommodations for the festival here.
Last year's lineup featured a list of iconic performers including Foo Fighters, Green Day, Weezer, Falling In Reverse, Royal Blood, and Flogging Molly.