CaveFest — 10/10 thru 10/11
October 9 @ 8:00 am - October 11 @ 5:00 pm
Now in its fifth year, CaveFest at The Caverns is one of the most unique festival experiences in the region, combining live music with the natural wonders of one of Tennessee’s most extraordinary underground venues. Music happens both above and below ground, making for an atmosphere you simply cannot find anywhere else.
CaveFest 2026 Full Line-Up: Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Peter Rowan & Sam Grisman Project, Rising Appalachia, Keller & The Keels, John Prine 80th Birthday Celebration featuring The Tree of Forgiveness Band with special guests, Bristol Sessions 100th Anniversary Celebration (feat. Carlene Carter, Elizabeth Cook, Dom Flemons, Jim Lauderdale, Ashley Monroe), Lindsay Lou, Dom Flemons & The Traveling Wildfires, Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers, Fruition, Scott Miller & The Commonwealth, Airshow (2 Late Nights), Uncle B’s Damned Ole Opry, Slay & Stinson, Hudost, Modern Biology: Music Made From Plants & Mushrooms, Three Tall Pines, The Flea Market Hustlers, plus special album sets and tributes: Peter Rowan & Sam Grisman Project play Old & In the Way, Lindsay Lou plays Sublime’s Sublime, Airshow play Billy Breathes and a Bob Weir tribute, Uncle B’s Damned Ole Opry play The Beatles Revolver, Slay & Stinson play Hot Rize. Artist-in-Residence: Lindsay Lou.
CaveFest Kick-Off Party • October 9, 2026: Arrive early, set up camp, and enjoy a cave concert featuring Lindsay Lou and Slap Dragon. A CaveFest Kick-Off Party + Friday Camping Entry ticket is required to camp on Friday and attend the concert.
Beyond the music, the weekend is packed with activities for all ages, including cave tours, an open underground jam session, food trucks, local craft vendors, workshops, kids’ activities, surprise performances, and more. On-site camping and glamping packages are available, and early arrivals can kick things off with a separately ticketed CaveFest Kick-Off Party on Friday, October 9.
For the adventurous, guided caving experiences are available throughout the weekend, ranging from a walking tour through Big Room Cave suitable for all skill levels, to more immersive underground adventures with all gear provided.
