IBMA World of Bluegrass returns to Chattanooga, Tennessee from October 20-24, 2026, celebrating the premier bluegrass music festival experience in the United States. This standalone bluegrass festival brings together the International Bluegrass Music Association's annual showcase of traditional and contemporary bluegrass artists. The five-day event serves as the industry's most important gathering for bluegrass music enthusiasts, musicians, and professionals. Located in Tennessee's bluegrass heartland, the festival represents the ultimate destination for fans seeking authentic bluegrass performances and the genre's finest musical talent.

IBMA World of Bluegrass is a five-day standalone music festival.