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 23-27, 2024.
If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, the good news is you still have time. The 22nd Anniversary of Abbey Road on the River features 6 stages and 200 concerts performed 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 23-27, 2024
Hours:
- Thursday, May 23: 2 - 11 p.m.; Doors open at 1 p.m.
- Friday, May 24: Noon - Midnight; Doors open at 11 a.m.
- Saturday, May 25: 11:30 a.m. - Midnight; Doors open at 11 a.m.
- Sunday, May 26: Noon - Midnight; Doors open at 11 a.m.
- Memorial Day, Monday, May 27: 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.
- Single-day, general admission tickets can be purchased for $40 at the SoIN Visitor Center - 228 Spring St., Ste 106, Jeffersonville, Ind., 47130. Get one free 21 and under ticket for each general admission ticket purchased plus $5 in "Beatle Bucks." While supplies last.
- Ultimate Abbey Road on the River Experience package. Take your Beatle-mania to the next level with this festival and hotel package!
What To Expect
This year's acts include The Fab Four, Jan & Dean's Beach Party, The Cyrkle, The Royal Guardsmen, Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney with Tony Kishman, The English Channel, Joe Cocker Tribute, Elvis Presley by Brooke Wright of Nashville and more! Click here for full schedule.
In addition to the amazing music line-up, festival-goers can look forward to fun activities like singalongs, Beatles yoga, scavenger hunts, musical parades, a tie dye station and live podcast recordings. 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.
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.
Now let’s get back to the music: https://www.arotr.com/band-videos
Last updated: April 5, 2024
