The MAMMOTH is BACK! For the second year in a row, the MAMMOTH Music and Arts Festival is teaming up with New Riff Distilling for a summer full of fun with its signature acoustic music series. This free to attend series is the perfect lead-in, giving listeners a sneak preview of the festival event this fall. The New Riff Music Series will feature intimate performances from local and regional musical acts across many genres.
Keep your Saturdays open – Starting July 11th and running through October 3rd, music lovers can gather every Saturday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at New Riff’s premier tasting room and rooftop space, The Aquifer. Enjoy live music, bourbon creations, and a vibrant atmosphere. The lineup features celebrated regional artists including Veronica Grim, Vudu Childe, Maria, Etc., and many more.
“Music has been part of the New Riff story from the beginning, and like great whiskey, it has a way of bringing people together. The Mammoth Music Series gives us the opportunity to open our doors, welcome our community into The Aquifer, and create a space where people can connect over live music, delicious cocktails, and shared experiences. We’re proud to be part of an event that strengthens those connections and supports the local music and arts scene,” said Mollie Lewis, President of New Riff Distilling.
Series Date & Time: Starting July 11th, 2026, weekly on Saturdays. 5PM – 7PM Location: The Aquifer Tasting Room at New Riff Distilling; 24 Distillery Way, Newport, Kentucky 41073. newriffdistilling.com
Admission: FREE. The Music Series is open to everyone, 21+. Live music, craft pours, and rooftop views await. Visit: https://www.mammothnewport.com/newriffmusicseries for the full series lineup.
The acoustic series serves as the ultimate countdown to this fall’s festival returning on Sunday, October 4th, 2026. New Riff Distilling is hosting an exclusive pop-up bourbon lounge at the festival, featuring craft cocktails, neat pours of their signature spirits, and a front-row seat to MAMMOTH.
Fans can get a sneak peek of the summer New Riff Music Series soundtrack via the curated Spotify playlist and find the full acoustic lineup on the official website mammothnewport.com
