Marching Band Information

Participation in the KMBC

High school bands that attend two KMEA Sanctioned local contests become eligible to compete in the Regional Quarterfinals of the State Contest on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The top six bands from each Regional Quarterfinals site will advance to State Semifinals on October 31, 2026. Semifinals will be held at five separate sites. Six Finalist bands will be chosen from each classification.

Group Photography

There will not be a Group Photographer at either round of the state championships.

Regional Quarterfinals Info and Schedules

2026 1A/4A East Regional Quarterfinals – Madison Southern High School

• 1A East Schedule
• 4A East Schedule
• Public Parking Map
• Equipment Route Map

2026 2A/3A East Regional Quarterfinals – Garrard County High School

• 2A East Schedule
• 3A East Schedule
• Site Map

2026 1A/3A West Regional Quarterfinals – Franklin Simpson High School

• 1A West Schedule
• 3A West Schedule
• Site Map

2026 2A/4A West Regional Quarterfinals – Christian County High School

• 2A West Schedule
• 4A West Schedule
• Site Map

Semifinals and Finals Info and Schedules

2026 Semifinals and Finals Performance Schedule Shells [not yet available]

2026 Class A Semi-finals —

• 1A Detailed schedule

2026 Class AA Semi-finals —

• 2A Detailed schedule

2026 Class AAA Semi-finals —

• 3A Detailed schedule

2026 Class AAAA Semi-finals —

• 4A Detailed schedule

2026 Class AAAAA Semi-finals —

• 5A Detailed schedule

2026 Finals —

Ticket Sales – 2026 Info Coming Soon

Regional Quarterfinals Tickets

Regional Quarterfinals general admission tickets ($15) will be available to purchase onsite or online. Online tickets can be purchased through the links below. Please note that in order to use an online e-ticket, you must use the GoFan app or mobile site. Your phone is your ticket. Show the ticket on your phone at the gate and allow the Quarterfinals personnel to tap the “Use ticket” button. Screenshots and print outs will not be accepted.

Children age 6 and under will be admitted at no cost.

E-Tickets for East Sites:

• 1A East Regional Quarterfinals – Madison Southern High School
• 2A East Regional Quarterfinals – South Laurel High School
• 3A East Regional Quarterfinals – South Laurel High School
• 4A East Regional Quarterfinals – Madison Southern High School

E-Tickets for West Sites:

• 1A West Regional Quarterfinals – Franklin Simpson High School
• 2A West Regional Quarterfinals – Hopkinsville/Christian County Stadium of Champions
• 3A West Regional Quarterfinals – Franklin Simpson High School
• 4A West Regional Quarterfinals – Hopkinsville/Christian County Stadium of Champions

Semifinals Tickets Info Coming Soon

Semifinals general admission tickets ($15) will be available to purchase online only. Please note that 5A semifinals tickets will be sold through Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium. Online tickets can be purchased through the links below. In order to use an online e-ticket, you must use the GoFan app or mobile site. Your phone is your ticket. Show the ticket on your phone at the gate and allow the Quarterfinals personnel to tap the “Use ticket” button. Screenshots and print outs will not be accepted. Tickets cannot be purchased onsite at the KMEA State Office

E-tickets are currently available to purchase through the links below. Finals and 5A semifinals will also remain available, sold through the WKU Athletics Ticket Office.

E-ticket links for Semifinals

• 1A Semifinals –
• 2A Semifinals –
• 3A Semifinals –
• 4A Semifinals –
• 5A Semifinals –
  • Please note that semifinals seats are general admission and not assigned

Children

Children age 6 and under may be admitted to semifinals at no cost. However, if they need a seat of their own at finals (which is reserved seating), a separate seat will have to be purchased for them at the cost of seats in the section. If the child will be held by an adult, they do not need a seat purchased for them.

Finals Ticket Info Coming Soon

Finals tickets will go on sale Friday, October 10 starting at 10:00 AM EDT, 9:00 AM CDT. Finals tickets and 5A Semifinals tickets will be sold through WKU Athletics Tickets.

Children age 6 and under who will be held by a seat-holder may be admitted at no cost. Because Finals seating is reserved, a ticket must be purchased for children who need their own seat.

Finals tickets are reserved seating at $25.00 Regular, $30.00 Preferred, $35.00 Premium, and are available via the internet.

Admission/Passes

Performing Band Members are admitted for free. One chaperone per 10 performers, Band Bus and Truck Drivers, and Band Directors receive passes or badges.

Please note: All Band Staff must be listed on the Application Form in order to receive a badge for admission. No further passes will be available on the day of the event. Equipment handlers will be admitted to the performance area only and during your performance time only. In order to enter the audience area they will need to purchase tickets.

Concessions

This service is provided by the Band Boosters at the Semifinals host schools and is the one means through which we can reward them for the “extra mile” effort they are putting forth to host our State Contest. Please patronize the Concession stands. Contact Host director to arrange for group meals.