Owensboro’s Friday After 5 Releases Power-Packed 2026 Season Lineup

2026 Friday After 5 Schedule in Owensboro KY

The 2026 season of Friday After 5 is set! Earlier today in downtown Owensboro, the full season lineup was revealed in a special news conference on the riverfront.

Fans of Friday After 5 were already given a sneak preview of what was to come this year. A couple of weeks ago, organizers of the popular Friday music festival joined forces with the City of Owensboro to share details about a two-day 4th of July celebration to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. It's going to be an epic couple of days.

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On Friday, the 3rd, Friday After 5 is going to feature Whiskey Row and Cynthia Murray & The End Times on the Main Stage. Plus, there will be a huge drone show over the river. The next night, the City of Owensboro will once again host its annual All-American Fourth of July (presented by Meijer) with live music downtown and fireworks launched from various locations around Owensboro.

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More to Come

Today, Friday After 5 officials took the stage downtown to reveal the rest of the star-studded, action-packed season, which marks the beloved event's 30th anniversary!

Heath Eric, CEO of The Eric Group and the talent buyer for Friday After 5, is pumped about the lineup. He says, "This is without a doubt the biggest and most exciting season we have ever put together. The level of talent and the diversity of the lineup . . . are unmatched."

The 30th Anniversary Season of Friday After 5, presented by Jagoe Homes, kicks off on Friday, May 15th with returning favorites- Juice Box Heroes.