COVINGTON, Ky. — Arcade Music Fest will return to Covington on Saturday, Aug. 8, and Sunday, Aug. 9, bringing live music, local vendors and immersive art back to the city for a second year, according to a news release.
Arcade Music Fest will feature a wide-ranging lineup of artists, including Wax, Zlati Zlati, Dearest, Matt Waters, Season Ten, Moonbeau, Vusive, Adam Paddock, Quinn O’Donnell and Aaron Hedrick.
The two-day event returns Aug. 8-9 with live music, local vendors and immersive art. (Angie Lipscomb Photography)
“Our goal has always been to highlight the wildly eclectic music and arts scene here in Greater Cincinnati and northern Kentucky,” co-founder Jared Metz said. “In addition to the music, attendees can explore a vibrant street market featuring local food trucks, handmade goods, vintage finds, and craft beverages.”
The historic Arcade Tunnel will remain the centerpiece of the festival, linking Pike and 7th streets, the release said. Organizers will convert the tunnel into an expanded VIP space featuring DJs, immersive lighting installations and an interactive indie video game showcase.
The historic Arcade Tunnel in Covington glows during Arcade Music Fest. Organizers plan to transform the tunnel into an expanded VIP space for this year’s festival. (Angie Lipscomb Photography)
Kentuckians can buy VIP tickets online for $15, which includes access to the Arcade Tunnel, Madison Live! and the Madison Rooftop.
The Rhinegeist Main Stage, Ripple Wine Bar Stage, Second Story and West 6th Brewery will not require tickets.
Festival organizers also announced a major layout change for this year’s event. They will move the Main Stage outdoors to the corner of Washington and Pike streets to better connect festivalgoers with nearby venues and create a more walkable community experience.
“We were blown away by the community’s response last year, but we also took a lot of notes on how to make year two even better,” co-founder Emma Ranney said. “By rethinking this year’s use of the historic Arcade Tunnel passageway and our street vendors, we’re creating a more seamless, walkable festival that really highlights the best of Covington’s creative energy.”
Galaxie will also host two events outside festival hours:
After-party on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Drag brunch on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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