When is Funk Fest? Here's what to know about the two-day hip hop and R&B festival

Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal
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Jeezy closed out the first evening at the 2023 Funk Fest at Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville, Ky. on Friday, June 16, 2023
Jeezy closed out the first evening at the 2023 Funk Fest at Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville, Ky. on Friday, June 16, 2023

Funk Fest returns to Louisville's Waterfront Park this month from June 21-22.

The annual hip hop and R&B festival will feature Jeezy, Boosie, Charlie Wilson, Scarface, Too Short, Marsha Ambrosius, Total, 112 and Shai, with additional artists to be announced according to the festival's website.

Here's what to know about the 2024 event:

When is Funk Fest 2024?

Charlie Wilson performs at the YUM! Center. Feb. 27, 2015Maggie Huber, Special to The C-J
Charlie Wilson performs at the YUM! Center. Feb. 27, 2015Maggie Huber, Special to The C-J

Funk Fest, described as the "ultimate Old School R&B/Hip Hop outdoor music experience," will take place from June 21-22. Doors open at 2 p.m. each day, with music starting at 4 p.m.

Where is Funk Fest 2024?

Funk Fest will take place at Waterfront Park, 129 River Road.

Who is performing at Funk Fest 2024?

Jeezy closed out the first evening at the 2023 Funk Fest at Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville, Ky. on Friday, June 16, 2023
Jeezy closed out the first evening at the 2023 Funk Fest at Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville, Ky. on Friday, June 16, 2023

The 2024 hip hop and R&B festival will feature Jeezy, Boosie, Scarface and Too Short, with additional artists to be named, on Friday, June 21. The Saturday lineup features Charlie Wilson, Marsha Ambrosius, Total, 112 and Shai.

How do I get tickets to Funk Fest 2024?

A fan sang along as Fantasia closed out the 2023 Funk Fest at Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville, Ky. on Saturday, June 17, 2023
A fan sang along as Fantasia closed out the 2023 Funk Fest at Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville, Ky. on Saturday, June 17, 2023

General admission tickets for the 2024 Funk Fest start at $45 for a single-day pass or $80 for a two-day pass. Gates open both days at 2 p.m. with music starting at 4 p.m.

For additional information and tickets, visit funkfesttour.com or Better Day's West Records, 2600 West Broadway.

Reach features reporter Kirby Adams at [email protected].

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: When is Funk Fest? What to know about Louisville hip hop, R&B festival

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