Railbird Festival
June 6–7, 2026 · Lexington, Kentucky, United States · The Infield at Red Mile
Railbird Festival is a premier music and culture event held in Lexington, Kentucky, celebrating the state's rich heritage of horse racing and bourbon. The festival features a world-class lineup of Americana, country, bluegrass, and rock artists across multiple stages at the historic Red Mile. Attendees can enjoy curated bourbon tastings in the Bourbon Hideout, local culinary experiences, and a family-friendly atmosphere that blends music, local heritage, and hospitality.
Schedule
Limestone
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
John R. Miller
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
The Wallflowers
5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Sam Barber
7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
Mt. Joy
9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
The Lumineers
Elkhorn
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Hazlett
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Ken Pomeroy
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Watchhouse
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
Stephen Wilson Jr.
8:15 PM – 9:30 PM
Caamp
Burl
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Colton Bowlin
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Sons of Habit
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Laci Kaye Booth
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Mountain Grass Unit
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Waylon Wyatt
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Robert Earl Keen
Lineup
Hazlett
Folk, Pop
Waylon Wyatt
Country
Kashus Culpepper
Country, R&B
NICHOLAS JAMERSON & THE MORNING JAYS
Genres
CountryAlternativeFolkAmericanaPopRock
Venue
From$279
Ages0–null
Family FriendlyYes
Railbird encourages sustainability through free water refill stations, a ban on single-use plastic water bottles, and a dedicated sustainability team to manage waste and recycling.
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