08-05-2025
The Big Stomp Music Festival announces its 2025 lineup. Here's who is performing
The Big Stomp, the nation's first music festival to focus on mental health, will return this summer, as an expanded event, with more than 12 acts across two stages.
This year's headliners include headliners Murder by Death, The Record Company, Bendigo Fletcher, Say She She, Ruen Brothers and more.
The festival, held July 25-26, takes place at Waterfront Park in Louisville near the Brown-Forman Amphitheater.
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Now in its ninth year, The Big Stomp began as an outreach event for The Pete Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to destigmatizing mental health and expanding access to mental health crisis intervention. About far more than just music, The Big Stomp experience is geared toward fostering a more thoughtful conversation around mental health.
Festivalgoers will be able to partake in breathwork, sound baths, yoga, Tai chi, meditation, immersive therapies and more.
To celebrate the announcement of the 2025 lineup, the festival is hosting an Official Release Party on April 16 from 5-7 p.m. at The Whirling Tiger, 1335 Story Ave.
Here's what else to know about the 2025 The Big Stomp music festival:
Big Stomp 2025 is July 25-26. Gates will open at 4 p.m. on Friday and at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
The two-day festival is held at Waterfront Park Brown-Forman Amphitheater in downtown Louisville, 1301 River Road.
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Two-day weekend passes start at $59
Youth passes (Ages 0-14 years) are free with a paid adult pass
The Big Bundle VIP weekend pass is $220
Full ticket details can be found at
Murder by Death
The Record Company
Bendigo Fletcher
Say She She
Ruen Brothers
Kathryn Brooks
Buddy Crime
Duchess
Friko
In Flight Entertainment
Louisville Folk School
Roadie
Adam Thomas
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This Big Stomp is known for merging entertainment and education, which means, in addition to live music, fans also have the opportunity to learn about healthy habits, practices, and mindfulness through activities including:
Attendees can visit the Nutrition Nook, sponsored by Kroger, to grab a fresh piece of fruit and indulge in a sweet treat crafted by Award-Winning Pastry Chef Jackie Joseph
Love, Tito's Coloring Wall, featuring a large wall for all to take part in coloring as the music plays, to create an original image that will be reproduced as postcards for mailing in May 2026 as a part of mental health month.
The If This Is You Saloon, a fun saloon inspired space where festival goers can sit back and enjoy the company of friends while they enjoy a drink served from the mocktail bar.
Equine therapy returns to The Big Stomp this year — joined by a few new four-legged friends, as therapy goats make their adorable debut to bring comfort, calm, and a whole lot of smiles. Swing by to learn more on the benefits of animal therapy.
Find more details on The Big Stomp website,
Reach features reporter Kirby Adams at kadams@
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Big Stomp Music Festival in Louisville announces 2025 lineup
