🎤Lineup
Previous edition
2026 edition (finished)
The 2026 edition of Railbird Festival ran from June 6, 2026 to June 7, 2026, with 32 artists on the bill. The 2027 lineup has not been announced yet.
2026 line-up (finished edition)
- Kashus Culpepper
- Watchhouse
- Braxton Keith
- Caamp
- Carter Faith
- Colton Bowlin
- Evan Honer
- Hazlett
- Houndmouth
- John R Miller
- Ken Pomeroy
- Laci Kaye Booth
- Margo Price
- Mountain Grass Unit
- Mt. Joy
- Muscadine Bloodline
- Nicholas Jamerson & The Morning Jays
- Robert Earl Keen
- Sam Barber
- Shakey Graves
- Shane Smith & The Saints
- Sons of Habit
- Stephen Wilson Jr.
- THE LUMINEERS
- The Creekers
- The Wallflowers
- Tyce Delk
- Tyler Childers
- Waylon Wyatt
- Willow Avalon
- Zach Top
- ella langley
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🛏️Railbird Festival 2027 accommodation: hotels near Lexington
Railbird Festival 2027 takes place in Lexington from June 5 to June 6. Arrival night: June 5. The map below is prefilled for the nights of June 5 to 6 (check-out June 7) and shows how far each hotel, apartment or rental is from the site.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Lexington.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
✈️How to get to Railbird Festival 2027
Planning your trip to Railbird Festival 2027? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Blue Grass Airport (LEX), about 8 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), about 108 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 11 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Lexington or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🌤️Railbird Festival 2027 weather
Weather in Lexington in June 2027?
Actual weather at the 2026 edition
From June 6 to June 7, 2026: up to 30°, low of 19°, 1.2 mm of rain in total.
- Sat, Jun 6Overcast29° / 19° 0 mm
- Sun, Jun 7Drizzle30° / 20° 1.2 mmHot
Day-by-day observed readings at the festival site (Open-Meteo archive).
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 17% of days
| 2025 | Rain | 26° / 18° | 1 rainy day |
| 2024 | Overcast | 25° / 15° | no rainy days |
| 2023 | Overcast | 32° / 17° | no rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
Hour by hour
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Same week in 2025: Sat June 7 → Sun June 8 (days aligned on the edition's weekdays).
🗺️Things to do near Railbird Festival 2027
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Railbird Festival 2027. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Lexington and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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