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Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival 2027

Saturday, April 10, and Sunday, April 11, 2027, at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm.

Put on by Pilgrimage PresentsChecked October 21, 2026
What it is
A two-day, multi-stage music festival on the pasture at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, with national headliners across rock, country, Americana and blues; John Mayer and Kings of Leon headlined in 2025. The city plans for up to 30,000 people a day.
When it runs
It skipped 2026 and returns on April 10 and 11, 2027, moving from its usual late-September weekend to the spring; the board discussed the move at its September 23, 2026 meeting, WSMV reported. The lineup, hours and prices are not announced.
Where to park
The festival sells parking passes; 2027’s parking and shuttle details are not out.
What it costs
Ticketed. For 2025 the festival sold general admission, upgraded and VIP passes for one day or two, and parking passes. 2027 prices are not announced.
The history
Pilgrimage began in 2015. Better Than Ezra’s Kevin Griffin had the idea on a morning run through Harlinsdale and founded it with W. Brandt Wood and Michael Whelan. The last festival was September 27 and 28, 2025.

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