The Big Stomp

Now in its 10th year, the Big Stomp, formerly known as PeteFest and the nation’s first music festival to focus on mental health, will return in 2025 with a two-day festival on Friday, July 25th, and Saturday, July 26th. 

Music is a universal language that brings us together. With two days, three stages, and multiple genres (from rock to bluegrass to electronica and beyond) enjoy national acts and the best emerging ones too…learn and discover anew! Located at the Brown-Forman Amphitheater within the 85 acres of lush green space at Waterfront Park in Downtown Louisville, The Big Stomp is a festival that stomps the mental health stigma. Our immersive, multi-day experience takes a fresh, inclusive, modern approach. With social activities and mindful programming, we provide education, awareness, and resilience tools. Together we are rocking the elephant in the room – changing the way mental health is communicated while fostering an environment of openness and fearlessness.