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Pilgrimage Music Festival 2024 features headliners Dave Matthews Band, Hozier, Noah Kahan, and Needtobreathe. Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP; Amy Harris/Invision/AP

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Set in the rolling hills of a park that once was a Tennessee horse farm, the Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival is as known for its diverse, multi-genre concerts as it is for its taste of southern Americana. The 2024 event marks the festival’s 10th year, bringing headliners Dave Matthews Band and Hozier on Saturday, September 28, and Noah Kahan and Needtobreathe on Sunday, September 29.

The 2024 event takes over The Park at Harlinsdale in Franklin, Tennessee, with music across three stages, a family area, an artisan market, food vendors, and more. The venue puts the music in a picturesque setting within walking distance from downtown Franklin and a 20-minute drive from Nashville.

As the event draws near, finding tickets becomes increasingly challenging. While some original tickets remain, the most affordable two tiers of general admission have already sold out. Along with the limited original tickets, some verified resellers, including StubHub and Vivid Seats, sometimes have slight discounts on wristbands.

Here’s how to buy tickets for the Pilgrimage Music Festival 2024.

Pilgrimage Music Festival 2024 festival schedule

The Pilgrimage Music Festival is a two-day multi-genre music festival located in Franklin, Tennessee, a town about 20 minutes outside of Nashville. Set in the rolling hills and natural amphitheaters of The Park at Harlinsdale, the outdoor festival is set to bring both well-known artists and up-and-coming musicians to the 10th annual event on September 28 and 29, 2024. Exact performance times have not yet been announced.

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How to buy tickets for Pilgrimage Music Festival 2024

As of this writing, the Pilgrimage Music Festival still has some original tickets remaining. However, with previous years selling out, the 2024 event will likely see similar success as it nears. Kids aged 7 and under are admitted free with a paid adult, though VIP areas require a VIP ticket above age 2.

While some original tickets remain, verified third-party resellers may offer options at similar or even lower prices. StubHub and Vivid Seats both list a variety of ticket options available, including general admission and VIP.

As an outdoor music festival, the event doesn’t have assigned seating outside of viewing areas that are exclusive to VIP ticket holders. The stages include both a standing-room-only area and areas where fans are allowed to bring low-backed chairs (under 30 inches) and blankets to sit back and watch the performances.

While the music tends to drive ticket sales, the festival experience goes beyond the three stages. The Americana Music Triangle area is a celebration of the history of southern music. The Franklin Fun Farm area features events and activities for families and kids, including youth bands, aerialists, magic shows, games, and activities.

How much are Pilgrimage Music Festival tickets?

The Pilgrimage Music Festival uses a tier system, which means the earlier you buy tickets, the lower the cost. With the festival only about six weeks away, the only original tickets remaining are in the top third tier. Fans who enjoy the festival this year and want to return may want to plan ahead and purchase 2025 tickets early.

The third tier original tickets that remain sell for about $290 for a two-day pass or $180 for a single-day pass, plus fees for general admission. The festival’s policies prohibit reselling tickets at a cost higher than the original face value, which means general admission tickets from verified third-party resellers like StubHub and Vivid Seats sit at a similar or sometimes lower price point. For example, StubHub has a two-day pass listed for about $75 less than the original cost, though that does not include fees, while Vivid Seats lists the lowest price for Saturday-only passes at $157. First-time Vivid Seats users can get $20 off an order of $200 or more with the code INSIDER20.

Upgrading to a VIP pass costs up to $999, plus fees, for an original ticket. VIP perks include a dedicated area at the front of the stage and a VIP entrance for shorter lines to the festival. The upgraded tickets also include access to a VIP village, air-conditioned bathrooms, free water stations, a concierge, and lockers, plus amenities like massages and an oxygen bar.

Who is performing at the Pilgrimage Music Festival?

The following artists are scheduled for the 2024 Pilgrimage Music Festival:

Saturday, September 28, 2024

  • Dave Matthews Band, Hozier, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Lukas Nelson, The Brook & The Bluff, Allison Russell, Chance Peña, Celisse, Illiterate Light, Lamont Landers, The Band of Heathens, Heavydrunk, Willi Carlisle, People on the Porch, Theo Lawrence, Wyatt Ellis

Sunday, September 29, 2024

  • Noah Kahan, Needtobreathe, Coin, Stephen Sanchez, Better Than Ezra, Myles Smith, The Cadillac Three, Sierra Hull, Grace Bowers & The Hodgepodge, The Brevet, Charlie Worsham, Hippies and Cowboys, Lamont Landers, Cassandra Lewis, Earnest “Guitar” Roy, Owensboro Bluegrass, Down Home Church

Hillary K. Grigonis is a tech writer and photographer with more than a decade of experience. She spends her weekdays writing about camera tech and her weekends photographing weddings and portraits. When she’s not working, she enjoys reading, jogging, camping, kayaking, and traveling. She lives in Michigan with her husband and three children.  Learn more about how our team of experts tests and reviews products at Insider here.

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