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IBMA Bluegrass Live! calls Chattanooga its new home

Peep the lineup for this incredible bluegrass festival.

NOOGAtoday | Chattanooga Convention Center

IBMA Bluegrass Ramble will take place in the Chattanooga Convention Center and other local venues.

Photo provided by Chattanooga Tourism Co.

The International Bluegrass Music Association just announced its lineup for this year’s bluegrass festival, but first... the deets.

The details

IBMA Bluegrass Live! will be held on Sept. 19-20 across multiple venues in Chattanooga — think: the Chattanooga Convention Center + Memorial Auditorium. Plus, there will be live music performances scheduled for spots like Miller Park and Plaza + Patten Square.

The festival was previously held in Raleigh, NC (hi, RALtoday), but is moving to Chattanooga for the next three years.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, May 14.

The lineup

The festival will welcome talent like:

  • Sierra Ferrell
  • The Wood Brothers
  • Sierra Hull
  • Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band
  • Alison Brown
  • Sister Sadie
  • Jim Lauderdale & The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys

In addition to live music performances, there will also be events like the IBMA Business Conference and the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards.