Arcade Music Fest - 2026

Arcade Music Fest is back for its second year, bringing a vibrant tapestry of sounds to Covington, KY on August 8th and 9th, 2026! 🌟 This independent, multi-genre, multi-venue music festival spans four blocks and is anchored around the iconic Arcade Tunnel.

Join us for an exhilarating experience featuring over 60 artists across six stages, complemented by stunning lighting and immersive video game installations. Thank you to our amazing venue partners: Galaxie, Ripple Wine Bar, Second Story, and West 6th Brewery for hosting this extraordinary event! 🎤

EVENT DETAILS:

• Dates: August 8th and 9th, 2026
• Saturday: 3 PM - 2:30 AM
• Sunday: Drag Brunch from 10 AM - 2 PM at Galaxie / Festival grounds open from 3 PM - 10 PM
• Tickets: $15 for a 1-day pass, $25 for a 2-day pass (4-pack deals available)
• After Party: Saturday at Galaxie (separate ticket required)

Street Closures: Pike Street and Washington Street will be closed to accommodate local art vendors, dazzling lighting displays, and delicious food trucks! 🌮🎨

Arcade Music Fest is primarily a free event, so please support us by purchasing tickets for the Arcade Tunnel and Galaxie via Posh.vip. The rest of the venues, including Second Story, West 6th Brewery, the Rhinegeist Main Stage, and the MeetNKY/Ripple Wine Bar Stage, will be open to the public!

FEATURED ARTISTS:

• Wax
• Devin Burgess
• Fever Dream
• Season Ten
• That1Dude
• Vusive
• The Tape Cassettes
• Walker White
• Vudu Childe
• ...and many more! 🎸🎤