The most important week in bluegrass is coming to Chattanooga, Tennessee!
In partnership with Chattanooga Tourism Co. and Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.
IBMA World of Bluegrass® is the premier event that brings together the global bluegrass community—whether you’re a professional, a fan, or somewhere in between. It's the only place where you can interact directly with the pioneers and innovators of the industry, discover emerging talent, jam with your musical heroes, and be part of bluegrass history in the making!
Our goal is to honor tradition and encourage innovation in bluegrass music through four key experiences:
- IBMA Business Conference (Sept. 16-18)
- IBMA Bluegrass Ramble (Sept. 16-18)
- IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards (Sept. 18)
- IBMA Bluegrass Live!® (Sept. 19-20)
This year's IBMA Bluegrass Live!® lineup features Sierra Ferrell, The Wood Brothers, Sierra Hull, The Infamous Stringdusters, The Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, Alison Brown, Sister Sadie, Jim Lauderdale & The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, Missy Raines & Allegheny, Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Woody Platt & The Bluegrass Gentlemen, East Nash Grass, Mountain Grass Unit, Authentic Unlimited, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Trey Hensley, Unspoken Tradition, Wyatt Ellis, Mason Via, DownRiver Collective, The Often Herd, and Kids on Bluegrass.
Join us September 16-20, 2025 as we take root in our new host city and celebrate IBMA's 40th Anniversary.
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