Railbird announces 2024 lineup with Chris Stapleton; how to get new on-stage tickets
Lexington’s hometown music festival, Railbird, announced on Tuesday that a hometown star will headline the event in 2024.
Chris Stapleton, who was born in Lexington but raised in Staffordsville, will headline the second night of the festival, which will be June 1-2 at The Infield at Red Mile.
Noah Kahan and Turnpike Troubadours will be the headline act on Saturday, June 1, with Stapleton and Hozier on Sunday, June 2.
More than 30 artists will play shows across three stages including Counting Crows, Lord Huron, Wynonna Judd, Dwight Yoakam and Elle King.
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How to buy Railbird tickets, new on-stage viewing options
Tickets for Railbird will be available starting at noon on Dec. 7. Fans can sign up now for the presale passcode at railbird.attn.tv/p/Gho/landing-page; general on sale will follow presale if tickets remain.
Ticketing options include 2-Day and 1-Day General Admission, GA+, VIP, and Platinum tickets with a variety of amenities, according to a news release.
▪ GA+ Tickets provide access to the GA+Lounge with relaxed seating, air-conditioned restrooms, a private bar with drinks for purchase and complimentary water and a dedicated GA+ Concierge to assist with your festival needs.
▪ VIP Tickets include unlimited access to the VIP Lounge with relaxed seating, air-conditioned restrooms, private bar with drinks for purchase and complimentary water, preferred viewing areas at the two main stages and more.
▪ Platinum Tickets include all VIP amenities plus unlimited access to the Platinum Lounge with a complimentary full-service bar and all-day complimentary dining, golf cart transportation between stages and more.
▪ New this year: A two-person Superfecta package that features all Platinum amenities plus on-stage viewing opportunities.
The two-day music festival moved to The Red Mile in 2023 after starting at Keeneland, where the 2022 festival was marred by excessive heat and long lines for water.
It’s the second year in a row a Kentucky musician will close out the festival: In 2022, Tyler Childers was the final concert for the music festival.
This story was originally published December 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM.
