Abbey Road on the River: What you need to know before you GO
The world’s largest Beatles-inspired music festival is right around the corner, beginning this Memorial Day Weekend. It will be held May 22-26, 2025.
If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, the good news is you still have time. The 23nd Anniversary of Abbey Road on the River features multiple stages and over 50 bands performing over the five-day festival at Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville. Below you will find everything thing you need to know about this year's Festival because “we love you – yeah, yeah, yeah!”
Here are all the details
Dates: May 22-26, 2025
Hours:
- Thursday, May 22: 2 - 10 p.m.; Doors open at 1 p.m.
- Friday, May 23: Noon - 11 p.m.; Doors open at 11 a.m.
- Saturday, May 24: Noon - Midnight; Doors open at 11 a.m.
- Sunday, May 25: Noon - 11 p.m.; Doors open at 11 a.m.
- Memorial Day, Monday, May 26: 1 - 10 p.m.; Doors open at Noon
Times subject to change; visit www.arotr.com for the most up-to-date gate information.
Location: Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville
Tickets
- Online at AROTR.com.
- Walk-up tickets are available at the box office.
- SoIN Tourism has partnered with Abbey Road on the River to offer 2 ways to save on your festival experience!
- Visitor Center Exclusive! - Now through May 21, 2025, purchase discounted one-day general admission tickets at the Southern Indiana Visitor Center (228 Spring St., Ste. 106, Jeffersonville, IN). Tickets are $35 + tax. They include admission for one day (Friday - Monday), admission for Thursday's performances and admission for (1) individual aged 21 and under. Credit or Debit card only! No cash accepted.
- Multi-Day Online Promo - Catch even more performances with a multi-day ticket or a weekend pass! Use code “SoIN” for $20 off multi-day tickets or weekend passes online. Online code expires May 20, 2025.
What To Expect
2025 brings in a special performance by Laurence Juber, former lead guitarist for Paul McCartney & Wings! Artists such as The Black Ties, Hard Days Night, Classicstone, and The V8’s are just a few more notable performers already in the lineup. Click here for the full lineup.
In addition to the amazing music line-up, festival-goers can look forward to fun activities like singalongs, musical parades, interactive art installations, Beatles merchandise and vendor booths, a tie-dye station and a children’s playground. There will be a wide selection of food options on site, including pizza, barbecue, Asian fare, tacos, vegan options and more. Refreshing beverages will also be available, including a "Lovely Rita" Margarita and hand-shaken lemonade. Don't forget to snap some pics! Photo ops include the Abbey Road crosswalk, giant 3D Peace Tree, "Be the T" statue (in AROTR), Strawberry Fields with Beatles painted strawberries and, of course, become one of The Beatles with the classic Sgt. Pepper heads.
Don't forget to snap some pics! Photo ops include the Abbey Road crosswalk, giant 3D Peace Tree, "Be the T" statue (in AROTR), Strawberry Fields with Beatles painted strawberries and, of course, become one of The Beatles with the classic Sgt. Pepper heads.
Visit AROTR.com for the latest and greatest information.
What Should I Bring?
- Hand sanitizer
- Blankets
- Lawn chairs (Lawn chairs are only allowed in designated spots [grass areas] and must be spaced out to allow optimum seating. No lawn chairs are permitted in the Marketplace Pavilion or on sidewalks).
- Strollers (The festival is fun for ALL ages! Free admission for one 21 and under person is included with each ticket sold.)
- Sun hats
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
- Small umbrellas (please be considerate of who is seated behind you)
- Empty, refillable plastic water bottles
- Your ID if you plan to consume alcoholic beverages
- Last but not least, a huge smile on your face and shoes to groove in.
What Items Are Prohibited?
- No coolers, picnic baskets, cans, or bottles
- No alcohol or glass, no flasks, or containers where alcohol can be added.
- No pets (except Service Animals)
- No bikes
- No skates, balloons, beach balls, or hula hoops (there ARE hula hoops on site for those so inclined)
- No selfie sticks
- No drones
- No smoking
- No weapons
Abbey Road on the River’s team reserves the right to refuse entry or deny items you may be carrying that are not on the list above. Please note: Prohibited items will NOT be stored.
Check out our recap of Abbey Road on the River 2024 below!
@gosoin We're missing the magical vibes of Abbey Road on the River 2024 already. Can we hit rewind and do it all over again? The music, the vibes and the memories are calling us back for an encore! 🎸 It's never too early to book your hotel for Memorial Day Weekend and Abbey Road on the River 2025! Secure your stay now at GoSoIN.com #GoSoIN #AbbeyRoadontheRiver #Retro #LiveMusic #MusicFestival #MemorialDayWeekend #FYP #VisitIndiana #Jeffersonville #Indiana #Follow @Abbey Rhodes ♬ Here Comes The Sun / The Inner Light - The Beatles
Now let’s get back to the music: https://www.arotr.com/band-videos
Last updated: April 1, 2025
