Arcade Music Fest

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Get ready for Arcade Music Fest — one of Covington’s most exciting multi-venue music and arts festivals! This immersive two-day event was created to activate the historic, underutilized Pike Street Arcade Tunnel, transforming it into a main stage with lights, sound and performances. Arcade Music Fest takes inspiration from previous festivals like Midpoint and Bunbury to celebrate local culture, creativity and community through music, art and collaboration. Stretching across city blocks, the festival features multiple stages, 50+ musical acts, local vendors, independent video games from RunDevRun and Kemper Sauce Studios, and interactive activations — including a custom design featured by BLINK artist, Dan Shields. Participating venues include The Arcade Tunnel, Rhinegeist Main Stage, MeetNKY x Ripple Wine Bar Street Stage, Galaxie, Second Story and West 6th Brewery, each contributing their own vibe to this citywide celebration. Keep the party going at the official Arcade Music Fest Afterparty at Galaxie, 815 Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41011, from 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, to 2 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9. Celebrate with an all-EDM lineup featuring the DJs who helped establish Arcade Music Fest and build its community. More than just a night of music, this after-party is a celebration of the artists and supporters who helped shape the festival. Whether you’re there for the genre-inclusive music, the lights, the food or the vibes, Arcade Music Fest is where Covington comes alive.