Louder Than Life Festival - Thursday (Iron Maiden, Pantera, Rise Against) - Tickets & Event Information

Louder Than Life Festival - Thursday (Iron Maiden, Pantera, Rise Against) is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM at Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY, featuring Pantera, Alice Cooper, Jimmy Eat World, Sabaton, Louder Than Life Music Festival

Event Details

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Venue: Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center

Location: Louisville, KY

Address: Louisville, KY

Presented by: Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center

Featuring: Pantera, Alice Cooper, Jimmy Eat World, Sabaton, Louder Than Life Music Festival, Fit For A King, Iron Maiden, Danzig, Anthrax, Starset, Rise Against, Skillet, Megadeth

Louder Than Life Festival kicks off its Thursday programming with a strong lineup for rock and metal fans. Iron Maiden brings their enduring New Wave of British Heavy Metal sound, while Pantera’s influential groove metal will be a significant draw. Rise Against offers a punk-infused alternative rock counterpoint, alongside sets from Alice Cooper, Megadeth, and Anthrax. This first day of Louder Than Life takes place at the Highland Festival Grounds in Louisville, KY. Expect a large-scale festival environment with multiple stages and a diverse crowd. It's a day for those looking to see a mix of legendary acts and established bands in hard rock, metal, and alternative genres.

Louder Than Life Festival - Thursday (Iron Maiden, Pantera, Rise Against) on Thursday, September 17, 2026 Ticket Snapshot

Tickets for Louder Than Life Festival - Thursday (Iron Maiden, Pantera, Rise Against) on Thursday, September 17, 2026 start at $233.75 all-in per ticket. 19 live listings covering 156 seats are available right now. Prices last updated August 21, 2026 at 7:09 PM CDT.

Tickets available from
$233.75 all-in
Current listing count
19
Seats available
156
Lowest general admission ticket
$233.75
Prices last updated

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Need to Knows for Louder Than Life Festival - Thursday (Iron Maiden, Pantera, Rise Against) on Thursday, September 17, 2026

Event overview: Lineup: Pantera, Alice Cooper, Jimmy Eat World, Sabaton, Louder Than Life Music Festival, Fit For A King, Iron Maiden, Danzig, Anthrax, Starset, Rise Against, Skillet, Megadeth; Venue: Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center; City: Louisville, KY. When and where: Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026; Start time: 11:59 PM local, CT (Central Time); Address: Louisville, KY. Ticket and seating guide: Cheapest seats right now: General Admission at $233.75 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 19 verified listings.

Event overview

Lineup
Pantera, Alice Cooper, Jimmy Eat World, Sabaton, Louder Than Life Music Festival, Fit For A King, Iron Maiden, Danzig, Anthrax, Starset, Rise Against, Skillet, Megadeth
Venue
Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center
City
Louisville, KY

When and where

Date
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Start time
11:59 PM local, CT (Central Time)
Address
Louisville, KY

Ticket and seating guide

Cheapest seats right now
General Admission at $233.75 all-in per ticket
Listings on sale
19 verified listings

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Louder Than Life Festival - Thursday (Iron Maiden, Pantera, Rise Against) takes place on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM at Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center.
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