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My Chemical Romance, Iron Maiden and Pantera to headline 2026 Louder Than Life
The 12th Louder Than Life festival features nearly 200 artists across seven stages, marking its largest lineup yet, with headliners including My Chemical Romance and Iron Maiden.
- On Monday, organizers announced Louder Than Life 2026 will take place Sept. 17-20 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, headlined by My Chemical Romance and Iron Maiden in a Feb. 23 release.
- After swapping weekends with Bourbon & Beyond, organizers altered the regional festival calendar to kick off the eight days of music, with Danny Wimmer Presents assembling its biggest bill ever.
- Notably, nearly 200 artists will perform across seven stages, featuring Pantera's only U.S. show this year, Megadeth's farewell tour, and Saturday's all-female-fronted roster.
- Festival organizers confirmed festival packages and passes are already on sale while single-day general admission will be released later, and the Battle for the Big Stage competition kicks off March 1 with bands able to submit entries through March 31.
- The broader impact includes free Kentucky Kingdom rides for pass-holders and reunion sets driving strong tourism during the September weekend, tourism officials say.
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Who is headlining Louder Than Life 2026?
Major metal and rock names top the bill A four‑day festival in Louisville announced a headline slate that leans heavily into classic and modern heavy music. The top acts leading the Louder Than Life 2026 lineup include My Chemical Romance, Iron Maiden, Tool and Limp Bizkit. Organizers also…
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