A brand-new music and arts festival is set to energize Covington’s Central Business District with two nights of performances, immersive art, and local flavor.
Arcade Music Fest will debut Friday and Saturday, August 8–9, transforming eight venues and four blocks of downtown Covington into a multi-stage, multi-genre music experience. Nearly 80 artists are scheduled to perform across eight stages, with local vendors, food trucks, and visual art installations rounding out the weekend-long celebration.
At the center of it all is Covington’s historic Arcade Tunnel, the namesake of the festival, which connects Pike Street and 7th Street. The tunnel will be transformed into the festival’s main stage, featuring immersive lighting and performances by local indie-pop and EDM acts Coastal Club and Departure Lounge.
Each stage is genre-specific, offering something for every music lover:
Headliners include Devin Burgess, Audley, Patterns of Chaos, and more. VIP ticket holders will enjoy access to exclusive programming at Madison Live and the Arcade Main Stage, including a professional photo booth, surprise guest appearances, “BLINK-grade” art activations, and a “Super Local” hip-hop showcase curated by Pizza Boiz.
In addition to the music, the festival will feature:
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Local food and beverage trucks, including Braxton Brewery, Fabled Brew Works, Maki Mono, S.E.A. Cuisine, Reka’s Butchery & Delicatessen, and Ghost Kitchen Pizza
Event Details:
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Afterparties: August 8: Madison Live (11:00 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.), August 9: Secret location (11:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.)
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Where: 23 W. Pike St. and various venues throughout Covington’s Central Business District
Arcade Music Fest is presented with support from AltaFiber, meetNKY, The ION Center, Otto’s Printing, Smith Law, Tierra Y Libertad Tequila, Shortbarrel Whiskey, Bare Bone Vodka, and Brez Feel-Good Tonics.