Now in its sixth year, CaveFest returns to The Caverns on October 15–17, 2026, for a two-day, boutique festival experience rooted in Americana, bluegrass, and roots music.

2-day tickets are just $99, and camping is included. Enjoy main performances under the open sky at The Caverns Amphitheater, with even more music and activities waiting underground in The Caverns’ world-famous cave venue, plus a kids village with activities in the campground. Select performances will be filmed for The Caverns Sessions on PBS.

Camping + Glamping + Cave Tours + Caving Expeditions + Cave Yoga + Sound Bath + Open Cave Jam Sessions + Craft Vendors + Food Trucks + Kids Activities + PBS Tapings + More

CaveFest Kick-Off Party • October 15, 2027: Arrive early, set up camp, and enjoy a cave concert. A CaveFest Kick-Off Party + Friday Camping Entry ticket is required to camp on Friday and attend the concert.

GENERAL ADMISSION

• 2-Day CaveFest General Admission - October 16 & 17 - Includes free car camping - $99 + tax & fees - Camping is included with every CaveFest ticket. Campsites are shared by vehicle, with one 20' x 20' campsite per car—not one campsite per individual ticket holder.
• Friday Camping Early Entry includes CaveFest Kick-Off Party - October 15 - Does not include admission on Saturday & Sunday - $49.99 per person + tax & fees
• Single Day CaveFest General Admission- Choose October 16 or October 17 - $55 + tax & fees
• Kids 12 & Under Free

$1 from every CaveFest ticket will go to the non-profit Sewanee Mountain Grotto to support cave conservation efforts.

VIP PACKAGES

• CaveFest VIP Yurt Package for 2 — $1,350 per person / $2,700 per package + tax & fee
• CaveFest Hotel & Transportation VIP Package for 2 — $999 per person / $1,998 per package + tax & fees
• CaveFest Hotel & Transportation VIP Package for 1— $1,499 per package + tax & fees
• CaveFest VIP Large Pre-Pitched Tent Package w/ 2 Cots — $799.50 per person / $1,599 per package + tax & fees
• CaveFest VIP Camping for 1 — Bring your own gear — $569.99 + tax & fees

VIP Package Perks

• 2-Day VIP Tickets — One (1) or two (2) VIP tickets, depending on your package
• VIP Accommodations or VIP Camping — Choose between a 3-night stay (Oct 15–17) or a 3-night camping pass, depending on your package
• Shuttle Transportation — Shuttle service on festival grounds between the campground and music venues. The Hotel & Transportation package also include shuttle service between the hotel and festival
• Exclusive Viewing Area — Premium viewing at the VIP Lounge by Amphitheater Stage
• Friday Early Entry to the Campground — Arrive early, get settled, and ease into your CaveFest weekend
• Friday CaveFest Kick-Off Party Access — Guaranteed admission to the official kick-off party on Oct 15.
• Climate-Controlled Restrooms — Exclusive access to climate controlled bathrooms in the amphitheater. Access to climate controlled bathrooms in the campground, exclusive morning access for VIPs only
• Free Showers — Access to free climate-controlled shower trailer in the campground. First morning access for VIPs only
• Daily Meals — On-site VIP packages receive breakfast vouchers on Saturday and Sunday. Hotel & Transportation packages include breakfast at the hotel. All VIP packages include locally sourced dinners on Saturday and Sunday in a VIP tent near the stage
• VIP Bar & Happy Hour — Private cash bar with daily happy hour discounts on Saturday and Sunday
• Free Drinking Water — Complimentary canned water in the amphitheater
• Complimentary Massages — Relax with a massage while listening to the music
• Charging Stations — Located in the amphitheater
• Guided Cave Tour — Guided tour of The Caverns’ Big Room Cave for each VIP ticket holder
• Exclusive CaveFest Merch — Commemorative T-shirt, poster, lanyard, and sticker for each VIP ticket holder
• VIP Liaisons — Dedicated staff available throughout your stay

CAMPING ADD-ONS

Must purchase festival tickets separately.

• CaveFest Kick-Off Party + Friday Camping Entry — October 15 — Does not include Saturday & Sunday festival admission. $49.99 per person + tax & fees. RV/Oversized campers: add this pass if you want to set up early on Friday and attend the Kick-Off Party.
• 2-Day RV/Oversized Vehicle Camping Pass — Good for up to 6 people, no hook-ups — $98.99 + tax & fees
• 2-Day Pre-Pitched Tent Add-On — $449.99 + tax & fees
• Weekend Shower Pass — $14.99 + tax – Pre-purchase a weekend shower pass to enjoy access to private showers in the campground during GA hours until 4p CT at a discount. Discounted weekend shower passes will only be available to purchase pre-event. Individual showers passes will be available to purchase on-site.

CAVE TOUR ADD-ONS

• Guided Walking Cave Tour (60 minutes) — No trip to CaveFest is complete without exploring the otherworldly Big Room Cave, an immense underground marvel as long as three football fields, separate from our subterranean music venue.
• CaveFest Adventure Cave Tour (90 minutes) — Perfect for anyone curious about caving and eager to experience walking, crawling, and climbing in caves—without the tight squeezes. Search for salamanders during this fun, full-body caving adventure complete with a little mud along the way. Just bring your curiosity and a sense of adventure—we provide all the gear!
• Tombstone Adventure Cave Tour (3+ hours) — Perfect for anyone curious about caving and eager to experience walking, crawling, and climbing in caves—without the tight squeezes. Search for salamanders during this fun, full-body caving adventure complete with a little mud along the way. Just bring your curiosity and a sense of adventure—we provide all the gear!