Abbey Road on the River celebrates 20th anniversary Memorial Day weekend. What to know

Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal
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For fans of the Beatles, it's nearly time to "Get Back" to Jeffersonville, Indiana. Abbey Road on the River, the world’s largest tribute to The Fab Four, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year.

Throughout the five-day event, held May 26-30 at The Big Four Station Park, more than 50 bands will perform 200 concerts on six stages. Featured artists include Tommy James and the Shondells, The Cyrkle, and The Fab Four.

Besides back-to-back live music performances, the five-day outdoor event features food, vendors and plenty of room for families to spread out on the Big Four Station lawn. The festival’s two main stages and viewing areas are located beside the park’s expansive all-ages playground.

“We have always been a family event and seeing families of all ages bonding and enjoying the same incredible music is very special,” festival producer Gary Jacob told the Courier Journal. “With the resurgence of post-COVID festivals that we’ve all been waiting for, there is no better time than now to support events and the talented musicians who have waited to perform for all of us.”

The festival will offer free admission for a 20 and under guest with the purchase of a matching adult ticket. Additionally, the event wristbands allow for re-entry so attendees are able to come and go as they please.

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A Volkswagen 'Hippie Van' was parked behind the stage at Abbey Road on the River at Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville. May 24, 2019
A Volkswagen 'Hippie Van' was parked behind the stage at Abbey Road on the River at Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville. May 24, 2019

Abbey Road on the River first debuted in Cleveland in 2002. Three years later the growing festival moved to Louisville and then in 2017 crossed the river to Jeffersonville. Over the years, bands such as The Beach Boys, America, Jefferson Starship, The Zombies, ELO II (The Orchestra), The Grass Roots, Felix Cavaliere, Peter Asher and others have performed at the event to celebrate and honor the music of The Beatles.

The festival's 2022 daily schedule is available online at AROTR.com. Here's everything you need to know about the 2022 Abbey Road on the River:

What is Abbey Road on the River?

Abbey Road on the River, the world’s largest tribute to The Beatles, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year and feature more than 50 bands including Tommy James and the Shondells, The Cyrkle, and The Fab Four.

When is Abbey Road on the River?

Festival-goers enjoyed music from Hal Bruce at Abbey Road on the River at Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville. May 23, 2019
Festival-goers enjoyed music from Hal Bruce at Abbey Road on the River at Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville. May 23, 2019

The five-day event takes place May 26-30 and more than 50 bands will perform 200 concerts on six stages.

Where is Abbey Road on the River?

Abbey Road on the River is held at Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The festival’s two main stages and viewing areas are located beside the Big Four Station park’s expansive all-ages playground.

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Who is performing at Abbey Road on the River?

Danny Donuts, far right, tooled around in his self-made "Abby Roadster" at Abbey Road on the River at Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville. May 24, 2019
Danny Donuts, far right, tooled around in his self-made "Abby Roadster" at Abbey Road on the River at Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville. May 24, 2019

The 20th-anniversary event will feature more than 50 bands including Tommy James and the Shondells, The Cyrkle, and The Fab Four. A full lineup can be found at arotr.com.

How much are tickets to Abbey Road on the River?

There are nine different ticket options for the five-day festival. Tickets range from $40 for single-day general admission to $280 for five-day VIP admission which includes front-of-stage access and more. Additionally, one child (20 years and younger) is free with a paying adult. Tickets can be purchased at arotr.com.

How can I save money on tickets for Abbey Road on the River?

Beatles tribute performers Rubber Soul entertain the crowd during the Abbey Road on the River festival at Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville.May 23, 2019
Beatles tribute performers Rubber Soul entertain the crowd during the Abbey Road on the River festival at Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville.May 23, 2019

Use promo code “WAVE” to save 15% when you order your tickets online. Additionally, for those attending the Forecastle Festival (May 27-29) in Louisville, you get free admission to Abbey Road on the River (as long as you are still wearing your Forecastle wristband) on Monday, May 30.

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How to stay up to date on everything happening at Abbey Road on the River

If you need to purchase tickets, make a hotel reservation or learn more about the performers taking part in the festival, listen to the festival’s new 16 series podcast "Something Will Happen," or to get more information, visit arotr.com.

Are there any COVID-19 protocols in place?

Jeff Onley, left, and Ellen Toy, of Maryland, relax during the Abbey Road on the River festival at Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville.May 23, 2019
Jeff Onley, left, and Ellen Toy, of Maryland, relax during the Abbey Road on the River festival at Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville.May 23, 2019

There are currently no COVID protocols in place for Abbey Road on the River.

Reach Kirby Adams at kadams@courier-journal.com or Twitter @kirbylouisville.

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