Lower Town Arts and Music Festival 2026

Schedule

Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

700 Madison St, Paducah, KY 42001-1053, United States | Paducah, KY

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This May, the historic Lower Town neighborhood in Paducah, Kentucky will once again come alive with the rhythm of music, the aroma of local cuisine, and the vibrant energy of art in all its forms. Set in the historic Lower Town Arts District (7th and Madison Streets in Paducah, Kentucky), the Lower Town Arts and Music Festival is a free, two-day celebration of creativity and community. LTAMF offers art vendors, live music, family activities, and various mouth-watering food and beverage options.
This year’s festival dates are Friday, May 8th from 5 PM to 10:30 PM & Saturday, May 9th from 10 AM to 10:30 PM, culminating in a weekend full of musical, culinary, and artistic talent from Western Kentucky and the surrounding region.
Interested in being a part of the festival? Musician applications close on January 7th. Artist, nonprofit, and food vendor applications close on February 1st. All applications can be found on the LTAMF website at: https://ltamf.com/2026-lower-town-arts-music-festival/
Stay tuned for more updates!
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