Events

Join us for the Road to ROMP with Hot Brown Smackdown and Kentucky Shine on July 24th at 7 pm!  This event will take place on the outdoor stage of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum.  Seating will not be provided, so bring your own chairs or blanket.  Bar and concessions will be…

Join us for The Lanham Brothers Jamboree!  Brothers Randy and Barry Lanham celebrate roots music, clogging, and Kentucky arts with this event on August 7th.  Featured performers include Corey Merritt, Leland Isbill, Jade Hagan, Mackenzie Bell, Kentuckiana, and the Foodstompin Express Cloggers.  Doors open at 6 pm, show begins at 7 pm.  This event will…

GET TICKETS On August 14th, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum hosts a concert event following the Owensboro Air Show.  Presented by Owensboro Health, Downtown ROMP:  Air Show After Party features Wolfpen Branch, Fireside Collective, Airshow, and Barefoot Movement. Located on the riverfront in downtown Owensboro, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame &…

Presented by Jagoe Homes - August 19th Join us for an evening of live music!  The Nashville Songwriter takes place August 19th in Woodward Theatre at the Hall of Fame.  Doors open at 6:00 pm, concert begins at 7:00 pm.  Tickets are $10 each.  Bar and concessions will available during the concert. On Thursday, August 19th,…

Join us at the Hall of Fame's Woodward Theatre for a special evening of music with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band!  Doors open at 5:00 pm, concert begins at 6:00 pm.  Bar and concessions available before and during the show. With a refreshed lineup and newfound energy, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band remains one of the…

What began as a casual jam session over a decade ago has become one of today's leaders in the Americana/Bluegrass music world. The venerable Rounder Records immediately signed the band and released their eponymous debut in 2008 that scored their first GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group w/ Vocal for…

There was only one prize-winning teenager carrying stones big enough to say thanks, but no thanks to Roy Acuff. Only one son of Kentucky finding a light of inspiration from Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys and catching a fire from Bob Marley and The Wailers. Only one progressive hippie allying with like-minded conspirators,…

Presented by Jagoe Homes - November 18th Join us for an evening of original music live in Woodward Theatre!  The Nashville Songwriter takes place November 18th in Woodward Theatre.  Doors open at 6:00 pm, concert begins at 7:00 pm.  Tickets are $10 each for reserved seating.  Bar and concessions will available during the concert. On Thursday,…

Join us for the Kentucky Shine Album Release Party for their new EP Leavin' Town on November 19th!  Hailing from our backyard in Owensboro, Kentucky, Kentucky Shine will perform a FREE concert in our Woodward Theatre and host fans following the show to sign merchandise and more.  Seating is general admission and the concert begins…

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Join us for the Lanham Brothers Jamboree Christmas Show on December 4th at 7 pm!  Brothers Randy and Barry Lanham celebrate roots music, clogging, and Kentucky arts with Christmas songs and entertainment to ring in the holiday season.  The Lanham Brothers Jamboree Christmas Show is a fundraiser for Volunteer Owensboro,…

In a career that has spanned over 30 years, Steven Curtis Chapman is the most awarded artist in Christian music history with 59 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, five GRAMMYs®, an American Music Award, 49 No. 1 singles, and selling more than eleven million albums and with ten RIAA-certified gold or platinum albums to his credit.…

On January 15th, 2022, Rodney Dillard and his full band The Dillards will perform live at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky!  Doors open at 6 pm, concert begins at 7 pm.  Bar and concessions available.  At this time, no covid-19 restrictions will be in place for this concert. A…

Join us February 5th, 2022 for East Nash Grass!  Doors open at 6 pm, and the concert begins at 7 pm.  Bar and concessions available.  This concert takes place on the Owensboro Health Lobby Stage.  Seating is general admission.  At this time, no covid-19 restrictions will be in place for this concert. Featuring a who's-who…

Join us February 12th, 2022 for The Kody Norris Show!  Doors open at 6 pm, and the concert begins at 7 pm.  Bar and concessions available.  This concert takes place on the Owensboro Health Lobby Stage.  Seating is general admission.  At this time, no covid-19 restrictions will be in place for this concert.  Face masks…

Join us February 26th, 2022 for Brennen Leigh!  Doors open at 6 pm, and the concert begins at 7 pm.  Bar and concessions available.  This concert takes place on the Owensboro Health Lobby Stage.  Seating is general admission.  At this time, no covid-19 restrictions will be in place for this concert. Brennen Leigh is an…

Registrations for the 2022 Kentucky State Fiddle Championship are now open! With multiple categories and cash prizes, the Kentucky State Fiddle Championship will take place at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky on March 12th. There is no fee to enter the contest. On the day of the competition, there…

Join us March 18th, 2022 for ROMP Festival favorite We Banjo 3!  Doors open at 6 pm, concert begins at 7 pm.  Bar and concessions available.  At this time, no covid-19 restrictions will be in place for this concert. Debuting in the U.S. in 2012, We Banjo 3 has since emerged as fast-rising touring darlings…

Join us March 25th, 2022 for Rhonda Vincent & The Rage!  Doors open at 6 pm, concert begins at 7 pm.  Bar and concessions available.  At this time, no covid-19 restrictions will be in place for this concert. Rhonda Vincent is a firecracker of talent that powers one of the hottest bands in any genre…

Join us April 23, 2022 for Darin & Brooke Aldridge!  Doors open at 6 pm, concert begins at 7 pm.  Bar and concessions available.  At this time, no covid-19 restrictions will be in place for this concert. Husband and wife duo Darin & Brooke Aldridge draw on the traditions of their native North Carolina, the…

Join us May 6th, 2022 for Dailey & Vincent!  Tickets are on sale now.  Preferred seating is $48, and reserved seating is $40.50.  Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the concert begins at 7:00 pm.   Bar and concessions available.  At this time, no covid-19 restrictions will be in place for this concert. Five-time Grammy award winners individually,…

Join us May 14th, 2022 for the Dan Tyminski Band!  Tickets are on sale now.  Preferred seating is $44, and reserved seating is $34.  Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the concert begins at 7:00 pm.   Bar and concessions available.  At this time, no covid-19 restrictions will be in place for this concert. Throughout his 30+…

Presented by Jagoe Homes - May 19th Join us for an evening of music under the stars!  The Nashville Songwriter takes place May 19th in the outdoor stage area on our north lawn.   Seating will not be provided, so bring your own chair or blanket.  Gates open at 6:30 pm, concert begins at 7:00 pm. …

  Join us on the first Friday of each month from June through August at the Michael E. Horn Family Outdoor Stage, featuring a nationally touring contemporary Christian music artist each night. This week's group is Point of Grace. They have nearly three decades of experience defining the sounds of contemporary Christian music, with soaring…

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Kentucky Humanities, in partnership with the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, will host the Father of New Grass, Sam Bush and Woodsong's Old-Time Radio Hour host, Michael Johnathon who will discuss storytelling through song and the impact of music on a particular region, the Commonwealth, and the country at large.…

  Join us on the first Friday of each month from June through August at the Michael E. Horn Family Outdoor Stage, featuring a nationally touring contemporary Christian music artist each night. This week's group is Cochren& Co. Cochren & Co is known for blending the lines between soul, blues, American pop, and rock. Their…

  Join us on the first Friday of each month from June through August at the Michael E. Horn Family Outdoor Stage, featuring a nationally touring contemporary Christian music artist each night. This week's artist is Tasha Layton. She has been referred to as one of the fastest rising stars in Christian music.  After singing…

Join us for the Lanham Brothers Jamboree! Hosted by brothers Barry and Randy Lanham and recorded for broadcast on KET. Guest includes Jeff Hardesty, Skylar and Sophia Cain, The Bluegrass Brothers, Mackenzie Bell, Parker Malone, Lucy Jagoe Chaney, Emmie Kate Williams, and The Footstompin Express Cloggers. This show is family friendly with music, dance, comedy, skits,…

Join us August 13th 2022 for John McEuen & The Circle Band with jamming guest John Cowan!  Tickets are on sale now.  Preferred seating is $28.50, and reserved seating is $22.50.  Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the concert begins at 7:00 pm. Bar and concessions available.  At this time, no covid-19 restrictions will be in…

Presented by Jagoe Homes - September 8th Join us for an evening of music under the stars!  The Nashville Songwriter takes place September 8th in the outdoor stage area on our north lawn.   Seating will not be provided, so bring your own chair or blanket.  Gates open at 6:30 pm, concert begins at 7:00 pm. …

Join us October 15th, 2022 for Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper.  Preferred seating is $32, and reserved seating is $22.  Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the concert begins at 7:00 pm. Bar and concessions available.  At this time, no covid-19 restrictions will be in place for this concert. Award-winning fiddler Michael Cleveland brings dynamic traditional bluegrass…

Join us October 29th 2022 for Asleep at the Wheel! Tickets are on sale now.  Preferred seating is $55, and reserved seating is $42.  Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the concert begins at 7:00 pm. Bar and concessions available.  At this time, no covid-19 restrictions will be in place for this concert. Since inception, Asleep at…

Join us November 4th 2022 for Bela Fleck My Bluegrass Heart! Tickets are on sale now.  Preferred seating is $68 and reserved seating is $58.  Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the concert begins at 7:00 pm. Bar and concessions available.  At this time, no covid-19 restrictions will be in place for this concert. Béla Fleck…

Join us November 19th 2022 for Nitty Gritty Dirt Band! Tickets are on sale now.  Preferred seating is $68, and reserved seating is $58.  Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the concert begins at 7:00 pm. Bar and concessions available.  At this time, no covid-19 restrictions will be in place for this concert. With a refreshed…

Join us for the Lanham Brothers Christmas Jamboree! Hosted by brothers Barry and Randy Lanham and recorded for broadcast on KET. Doors open at 6 pm, show begins at 7 pm.  Bar and concessions will be available.

Join us December 15th 2022 for Jimmy Fortune Christmas Show! Tickets are on sale now.  Preferred seating is $45, and reserved seating is $35.  Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the concert begins at 7:00 pm. Bar and concessions available.  At this time, no covid-19 restrictions will be in place for this concert. Jimmy Fortune toured,…

Country music's power has always been in its ability to reflect real life, and few artists have a stronger gift for capturing both heartache and hope than Wade Hayes. In the past few years, the singer/songwriter has navigated a complicated journey that has produced some of the most potent songs of his already impressive career.…

Join us on Friday, March 17th, at 6pm for Kings Highway performing on the lobby stage at the Hall of Fame. Free to the public. Bar and concessions will be available for purchase.

Join us on March 17, 2023 for The Earls of Leicester at the Hall of Fame. When the Earls of Leicester formed in 2013, their mission was ambitious but exact: to preserve and promote the legacy of bluegrass legends Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, in hopes of reviving the duo's music for longtime admirers and…

Join us March 24th, 2023 for Rhonda Vincent & The Rage!  Doors open at 6 pm, concert begins at 7 pm.  Bar and concessions available. Rhonda Vincent is a firecracker of talent that powers one of the hottest bands in any genre of music today. From humble beginnings in the tiny town of Greentop, Missouri,…

Join us April 1, 2023 for Watchhouse Duo featuring Andrew Marlin & Emily Franz, and guest Samantha Crain. Tickets are on sale now.  Preferred seating is $48.50, and reserved seating is $38.50.  Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the concert begins at 7:00 pm. Bar and concessions available. Over a year after Andrew Marlin and…

The Isaacs have been performing for 50 years this year (2021) After performing as guests for 30 years, The Isaacs were officially inducted as members of the Grand Ole Opry on September 14, 2021. In 2020 the Isaacs were inducted into the GMA (Gospel Music Hall of Fame). They have been frequent guests on RFD…

Experience a night out filled with bluegrass and bourbon, paired with food representative of Owensboro, KY! On April 28th join us for the first Bluegrass, Bourbon, & Bites event series, co-hosted by Green River Distilling Co and the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum. The event premiere will host bites from local barbeque establishments.…