Abbey Road on the River
- Dates
- May 27 to 31, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Big Four Station Park
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Abbey Road on the River returns to Big Four Station Park, Jeffersonville, IN, May 27 to 31, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Abbey Road on the River is the world's largest Beatles-inspired music festival, running five days over Memorial Day weekend at Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville, Indiana, directly across the Ohio River from downtown Louisville. Multiple stages play over 250 concerts by about 50 tribute and classic-rock acts drawn from across the U.S. and abroad, alongside a merchandise market, food and craft vendors, and family-oriented art installations. Running since 2002 and at its current riverside site since 2017, it functions as an annual reunion for a loyal, multigenerational fan base who treat the weekend as a fixed point on the calendar rather than a one-off show.
How it works
The festival runs May 27 to 31, 2027 at Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville, Indiana, with about 50 bands playing over 250 concerts across five stages. Tickets and hotel packages go on sale soon, and the organizer takes email sign-ups for the release. Hotel reservations are open at TownePlace Suites, the closest hotel (five-night minimum), and Comfort Inn, the host hotel for late-night singalongs (three-night minimum). Visitors from Louisville can walk the Big Four Bridge, about ten minutes, straight to the festival.
Who it suits
This suits Beatles fans, classic-rock listeners and families who want a long weekend of tribute bands and sixties music. The organizer says people come with friends, kids, grandkids or alone, and the festival includes a Beatles merchandise marketplace, craft vendors and interactive art and activities for kids. Because it runs five days, it rewards those who can stay for several nights rather than a single afternoon.
What people love
Attendees consistently describe a clean, well-kept park and a friendly, safe, family-oriented atmosphere, with several noting they bring their kids and return year after year. The multi-stage format and the international scope of the bands draw regular praise, along with the food quality on offer, even though concession and drink prices are frequently called steep. Repeat visitors in particular describe the event as reliably good rather than a gamble, citing the evolving lineup and touches like late-night musician sing-alongs.
Last time around (2026)
The 2026 edition ran May 20-25 at Big Four Station Park as scheduled, with headline sets from acts including Micky Dolenz, Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone, and The Cowsills. Attendees described the park as clean and the crowd as friendly and safe, and, as an outdoor rain-or-shine event, at least one noted the option to cross into Louisville if weather turned. The recurring complaint from this edition was the cost of on-site food and drink, which one attendee called "stupid expensive" even while rating the overall day very positively.
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Listen
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No official playlist linked yet. Find Abbey Road on the River on Spotify.
Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport SDF.
How do I get to Abbey Road on the River?
By car
Most people drive to Abbey Road on the River. The nearest major airport is SDF, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
The airport's own site confirms TARC serves SDF generally, and TARC's own Route 71 (Jeffersonville-Louisville-New Albany) confirmed stops in downtown Jeffersonville along Court Avenue, a short walk from Big Four Station Park. However, TARC's own current route list (routes 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 57, 71, 72, 76, 81, 93, 94, 99 per ridetarc.org) does not identify which specific route serves the airport terminal itself, so the airport-to-downtown-Louisville leg and its transfer point to Route 71 are unconfirmed.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Paid lot at Colston Memorial Park (operated by AROTR & Boy Scout Troop 77): weekend pass $60, daily pass available for cash/card purchase at the lot on the event day (no separate online prepay portal like ParkMobile/SpotHero was found, the festival's own /parking page is the point of sale/info for the weekend pass). Free street parking also available at three downtown Jeffersonville locations (map linked from the official page). ADA: accessible-sticker vehicles are directed to spots closer to the entrance at Colston Memorial Park, plus a drop-off option; still a short walk to the box office. Parking pass and shuttle pass are alternatives, not both required, buy a parking pass if driving/self-parking, a shuttle pass if staying at a partner hotel.
🚙 Car hire
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On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Abbey Road on the River?
Budget stays 4
401 South 2nd Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates619 North Shore Drive, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates240 South Hancock Street, Louisville, 40202, Jeffersonville, IN
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates101 East Jefferson Street, Louisville, 40202, Jeffersonville, IN
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 6
The festival's own hotels page calls it 'the closest hotel to the festival grounds', directly across the street from the site; genuinely walkable, no shuttle needed.
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates100 West Washington Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates505 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, IN 47129
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates333 East Market Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates120 South Floyd Street, Louisville, 40202, Jeffersonville, IN
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates102 West Main Street, Louisville, 40202, Jeffersonville, IN
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 1
Located in Jeffersonville with river access near the festival site; a long-time festival sponsor/partner hotel since 2017. Not currently open for online booking per arotr.com/hotels, the page lists a direct contact number (812-284-6711) instead.
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
4708 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40213
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates4800 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40213
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2715 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY 40213
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 3
Designated host hotel, hosts the festival's late-night sing-alongs and is one of the three hotels on the official continuous shuttle loop.
Shuttle Continuous-loop shuttle runs between Comfort Inn, Candlewood Suites, and Home2 Suites and the festival grounds. 2025-season published hours: Thu 11:00am-11:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-2:00am, Mon 12:00pm-10:00pm (2027 hours not yet published, treat as indicative). Shuttle pass $75/weekend (unlimited rides), included free in Comfort Inn hotel packages.
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soonOne of the three hotels on the official shuttle loop; not currently open for festival-package booking per arotr.com/hotels (check that page for updates).
Shuttle Same official continuous shuttle loop as Comfort Inn/Home2 Suites, see that entry for schedule/pricing.
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soonOne of the three hotels on the official shuttle loop; positioned for festival attendees with convenient I-65 access. Not currently open for festival-package booking per arotr.com/hotels.
Shuttle Same official continuous shuttle loop as Comfort Inn/Candlewood Suites, see that entry for schedule/pricing.
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Jeffersonville/downtown-Louisville short-term-rental inventory is dense (regional Airbnb/Vrbo market data cites averages around $249/night for the wider Jeffersonville area).
Search AirbnbBig Four Station Park is a dense downtown-Jeffersonville venue, not rural/exurban, so there's nothing Hipcamp-listed within a short walk of the festival itself. Hipcamp does list a real regional inventory (20+ campgrounds, RV parks, and glamping sites) within a short drive of Jeffersonville, per Hipcamp's own directory, a genuine alternative for attendees comfortable driving in daily or camping outside downtown, but materially weaker fit than for a rural/camping-format festival.
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Abbey Road on the River 2027?
May 27 to 31, 2027
Where is Abbey Road on the River held?
Big Four Station Park, Jeffersonville, IN.