# Music Festivals in Independence, KY 2026 | Lineups & Passes

- **Subtitle**: Find music festivals in Independence, Kentucky 2026 — full lineups, dates and multi-day passes. Discover who's headlining and book festival tickets early.
- **Category**: Music Festivals
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Looking for the best [CITY] Music Festivals in 2026!? Music fans are ready to return to live venues and festival organizers have plenty in store for them in 2026, with dozens of big and small Music Festivals on the schedule in [CITY]. Explore best of Music Festivals 2026 happening in [CITY].

## Music Festivals Events in Independence

- **Event Name**: Jo Dee Messina in Independence
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Jo Dee Messina Live at Heart of Country Music Festival on Friday, September 11, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Jo Dee Messina is set to light up Heart o
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/jo-dee-messina-in-independence/3300030137555337
  - **Venue**: Heart of Country Music Festival
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Heart of Country Music Festival - Justin Moore, Shenandoah, Cole Goodwin, Derek Alan at Kenton County Fairgrounds
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/2026-heart-of-country-music-festival-justin-moore-shenandoah-cole-goodwin-derek-alan-at-kenton-count/2400030202922844
  - **Venue**: Kenton County Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Heart of Country Music Festival
  - **Description**: The Heart of Country Music Festival is returning in 2026 and is expanding into a two-day festival of incredible music live at the Kenton County Fairgrounds in Independence, Kentucky!

Friday: Clint Black, Jo Dee Messina, Little Texas, John Morgen
Saturday
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/heart-of-country-music-festival/200030302199552
  - **Venue**: Kenton County Fair Grounds 2836 Harris Pike Independence, KY 41051
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Heart of Country Music Festival - 2 Day Pass at Kenton County Fairgrounds
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 02:59 pm – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 04:59 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/2026-heart-of-country-music-festival-2-day-pass-at-kenton-county-fairgrounds/2400030532405758
  - **Venue**: Kenton County Fairgrounds
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Vinyl Countdown Opens for Fan Halen and Strutter at the St. Cecilia Labor Day Festival
  - **Description**: We are back for our 3rd St. Cecilia Labor Day Festival! This year, we open for the “worlds most authentic tribute to Van Halen,” Fan Halen and “America’s #1 Kiss Tribute Band,” Strutter! We can’t wait to share the stage with these amazing bands! Bring you
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  - **Date**: Sun Sep 06 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Sep 06 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/vinyl-countdown-opens-for-fan-halen-and-strutter-at-the-st-cecilia-labor-day-festival/200030215587145
  - **Venue**: St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, 5313 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051, USA
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## Trending Events in Independence

- **Event Name**: An Intimate Evening with In The Pink- A Pink Floyd Tribute Band
  - **Description**: Join us for an intimate evening of wine, food and the music of Pink Floyd!In the Pink was created as a celebration of love for Pink Floyd and their music and takes the time to recreate the band’s vinyl releases with enough accuracy
  - **Venue**: 8175 Buena Vista Rd
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- **Event Name**: Intimate Acoustic Surprise Song Experience with Charity Eden (Taylor Swift Tribute) ALL AGES
  - **Description**: 💖 An Acoustic Afternoon with Charity Eden at Elysium 💖Swifties, this one is for you! ✨Join us at Elysium Botanicals Wines & Vineyard for a special acoustic afternoon with Charity
  - **Venue**: Elysium Botanicals Wines and Vineyard
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- **Event Name**: Lip Bomb Debut at Elysium Botanicals Wines & Vineyard
  - **Description**: A quirky, fun and hilarious band that features the Best Kazooist in the NW! Lip Bomb will be playing your favorite 80s & 90s Dance & Rock hits! Definitely wear your dancing shoes!#1 Rated Live Music & Comedy Venue in Ind
  - **Venue**: 8175 Buena Vista Rd
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Heart of Country Music Festival - Justin Moore, Shenandoah, Cole Goodwin, Derek Alan at Kenton County Fairgrounds
  - **Venue**: Kenton County Fairgrounds
- **Event Name**: Jo Dee Messina in Independence
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Jo Dee Messina Live at Heart of Country Music Festival on Friday, September 11, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Jo Dee Messina is set to light up Heart o
  - **Venue**: Heart of Country Music Festival
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- **Event Name**: Rapid City Rush at Kansas City Mavericks
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Cable Dahmer Arena
🏠 Address: 19100 East Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055
🌆 City: Independence
📍 Location: 39.0401, -94.3566🌟 Be part of history at Rapid City Rush at Kansas City Mavericks, an extraordinary gathering
  - **Venue**: Cable Dahmer Arena
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- **Event Name**: SantaCaliGon Days
  - **Description**: SantaCaliGon Days is a beloved annual festival in Independence, Missouri, celebrating the city's historic connection to the Santa Fe, California, and Oregon Trails. Held each Labor Day weekend around the Historic Independence Square, the event brings the
  - **Venue**: Historic Independence Square
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- **Event Name**: Independence Uncorked Wine Festival  2026
  - **Description**: The Annual Independence Uncorked Wine Festival will be  Saturday, September, 12th, 2026 from 1:00pm-6:00pmAbout this EventIndependence Uncorked 2026 Presented by Edward JonesThe 13th Annual Independence Uncorked Wi
  - **Venue**: Bingham-Waggoner Estate
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- **Event Name**: Allen Americans at Kansas City Mavericks
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Cable Dahmer Arena
🏠 Address: 19100 East Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055
🌆 City: Independence
📍 Location: 39.0401, -94.3566🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Allen Americans at Kansas City Mavericks, where extraordinar
  - **Venue**: Cable Dahmer Arena
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Music Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** Jo Dee Messina in Independence (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:00 pm at Heart of Country Music Festival), 2026 Heart of Country Music Festival - Justin Moore, Shenandoah, Cole Goodwin, Derek Alan at Kenton County Fairgrounds (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 04:00 pm at Kenton County Fairgrounds), Heart of Country Music Festival (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 04:00 pm at Kenton County Fair Grounds 2836 Harris Pike Independence, KY 41051), 2026 Heart of Country Music Festival - 2 Day Pass at Kenton County Fairgrounds (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 02:59 pm at Kenton County Fairgrounds), Vinyl Countdown Opens for Fan Halen and Strutter at the St. Cecilia Labor Day Festival (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 06:00 pm at St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, 5313 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051, USA).
- **Q**: How can I find Music Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Music Festivals events in Independence on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Music Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Music Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Music Festivals events in Independence include Heart of Country Music Festival, Kenton County Fairgrounds, Kenton County Fair Grounds 2836 Harris Pike Independence, KY 41051.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Music Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Music Festivals events in Independence include Concert Tracker, Vivid Events, B-105 Cincinnati.
- **Q**: Are there any online Music Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Music Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Music Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** Follow the Music Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Music Festivals events are listed in Independence.

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