Great American Brass Band Festival

Behold the magnificent return of The Great American Brass Band Festival to Danville and Centre College on June 1-4, 2023! This unforgettable event brings you world-class brass music that will enthrall your ears.

Every June, thousands of music lovers come together in the picturesque downtown Danville, Kentucky, to participate in the Great American Brass Band Festival - an event that has been running since 1990 and is now entering its 33rd year! At this free and family-friendly gathering, bands arrive from all corners of America and around the globe. Join us for a unique cultural experience at one of North America's most exciting summertime events!

Each year, up to 40,000 people flock to the small town for what has become one of the region's most highly anticipated open-air festivals. Attendees are sure to be dazzled by an array of brass bands. Attendees will be able to witness a hot air balloon race and enjoy a picnic with their loved ones during this event.