East Kentucky is a hotbed of talent that has defined and redefined music over the past several decades.

Visit the home of country music! Pike County’s musical culture is the stuff of legend, being home to widely known multi-award winning superstars such as Patty Loveless, Molly O’Day and Dwight Yoakam, and neighboring the home place of the queen of country music, Loretta Lynn, as well as Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers.

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Entertainment for everyone to enjoy.

While country, gospel and bluegrass still reign in Pikeville-Pike County, other genres have been introduced over the past several years, enhancing our already colorful music scene.

Each year, Pike County hosts several festivals and concerts that display our rich local talent, as well as nationally known artists. Hillbilly Days, one of Kentucky’s most popular festivals, features several live music stages throughout the three-day event.

Live entertainment options in Pikeville/Pike County, KY .

Pikeville/Pike County, Kentucky offers the region’s most diverse live entertainment options. Being the largest county in Kentucky, there are plenty of areas within Pike County that offers various brands of entertainment. Below are just a few such attractions.

Breaks Interstate Park hosts wildly popular gospel bluegrass events each year, attracting enthusiasts from all over to their amphitheater located within some of America’s most beautiful scenery. With events such as Jubilee in the Breaks and A Gospel Music Celebration in the Mountains, the Breaks offers a unique venue to enjoy this classic genre of music.

Pike County’s performing arts has been tremendously successful in recent years, with Elkhorn City’s Artists Collaborative Theatre becoming the top community theatre in Kentucky, winning in more categories than any other community theatre in the 2011 Kentucky Theatre Associate Community Theatre Competition. Artists Collaborative Theatre produces several top-quality shows throughout the year, and is a must see for any visitor who enjoys a wildly entertaining show.

The Appalachian Center for the Arts, Pikeville’s newest entertainment venue, hosts a variety of musicals and live music performances each year as well, with Front Porch Pickin’ being one of the venue’s most interesting events. Front Porch Pickin’ features local pickers who are invited to simply show up, and display their talent to an audience that desire to see authentic, Appalachian music.

The Appalachian Wireless Arena is Pikeville’s major events venue, hosting a variety of shows featuring internationally known artists and acts. In recent years, the Appalachian Wireless Arena featured concerts from Tyler Childers, Chris Stapleton, Willie Nelson, Darius Rucker, REO Speedwagon, Dwight Yoakam, and many more.

Find the Pikeville-Pike County Welcome Center

Contact
Historic Pikeville Flatiron Building
685 Hambley Blvd. (3rd Floor, Elevator Side Access)
Pikeville, KY 41501
Phone: (606) 432-5063
Email:
Director@TourPikeCounty.com
Contact: Tony K. Tackett, Executive Director


Upcoming Live Entertainment Events

Pikeville Hillbilly Days 2024

Downtown Pikeville Pikeville, KY

Please follow our Pikeville Hillbilly Days Facebook page and check out the hillbilly days.com website to stay updated. 

Good Ole Boys Rods and Cruisers presents “Cruise In by the River”

Applebee's of Pikeville 172 Cassidy Blvd., Pikeville, KY, United States

Get ready for a blast from the past with the "Cruise In by the River" events presented by Good Ole Boys Rods and Cruisers! Happening every third Friday, from May through October 2023, in the scenic Pikeville, Kentucky, this series of cruise-ins is set to be a highlight of the year for car enthusiasts and casual onlookers alike.

Struggle Jennings with special guest Lake View @ Hillbilly Days 2024

Appalachian Wireless Arena 126 Main St., Pikeville, KY, United States

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring Struggle Jennings with special guest LAKEVIEW Music, Colt Graves and Kentucky Music Mafia on Saturday, April 20, 2024, as part of Hillbilly Days […]

One Accord Gospel Singing Festival

Pikeville City Park Huffman Ave., Pikeville, KY, United States

Are you ready for some gospel music? Plan to attend this year's One Accord Gospel Singing Festival in Pikeville, KY! Mark your calendars for June 8, 2024, and join us […]

The Mountain Grrl Experience 2024

Downtown Pikeville Pikeville, KY

June 20-22, 2024, Downtown Pikeville, Kentucky hosts the vibrant celebration known as the "Mountain Grrl Experience." This event is a testament to the incredible creativity of women in the Appalachian […]

Whiskey Myers Live in Concert @ the Appalachian Wireless Arena

Appalachian Wireless Arena 126 Main St., Pikeville, KY, United States

Are you ready for a night filled with gritty vocals, soul-stirring melodies, and electrifying performances? Look no further than Whiskey Myers, set to light up the stage at the Appalachian […]

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