2026 Band Day Information
UofL Band Day will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026 as the Cards take on Southern Methodist University at L&N Football Stadium in Louisville!
Come back soon for the below to be updated with this year’s registration info!
Please note, registration must be completed by high school band directors before October 27, 2025, whether 1 student or many students are attending from a school. Parents of interested students, please ask your high school band director to register your student musician. The links below are available for all band directors:
2025 Band Day Registration Form
2025 Band Day Guard Choreography: httpsmgroupmecomuploads9be5779712b545c388c8333b5f6beb391920x1080originalmp4_.
2025 Music for Winds/Percussion – Will be emailed to Band Directors/Head Chaperone
Information about our Band Day
The UofL Cardinal Marching Band “Band Day” provides an opportunity for high school band directors and their community (students and parents) to see a collegiate marching band and football team at their best. Each year, hundreds of students perform with the CMB at Cardinal Stadium, home of a major NCAA Division 1 football and marching band program. The event starts 5 hours prior to kick-off and includes observing a CMB rehearsal in Cardinal Stadium, food, and admission to the game. Students will also have the opportunity to perform at half-time! Other special performances by the CMB will include Card March and Pre-Game. Participants must bring their instrument, copy of music, and a bag lunch or money for concessions. Music will be provided after registration is complete. T-Shirts for student participants will be provided upon arrival.
We will contact participating schools concerning registration, bus parking, stadium directions, and other information throughout the Fall season.
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Annually, over 600 Band Day students perform on the field at half-time with the Cardinal Marching Band.
Photos of Band Day can be found here: Band Day Photos