The Preakness Live, a music, arts and culinary festival, will kick off The Preakness weekend with musical guests Megan Thee Stallion, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Country music artist Brittney Spencer.
According to The Preakness’ website, Preakness Live is a collaboration with Baltimore-native Kevin Liles, a music industry heavy-hitter and current CEO and co-founder of 300 Entertainment.
“Preakness Live will be the first event to take place as part of Baltimore 1/ST, a holistic new campaign that heralds the Preakness’ lifelong home Baltimore and represents a commitment from 1/ST, to support and build on the optimism and enthusiasm for the future of the city,” reads the website. “Baltimore 1/ST will champion the race’s connection to Baltimore by leveraging the Preakness platform to highlight and impact local culture year-round across the pillars of music, art, fashion, culinary, sports and community, featuring both international and local Baltimore talent.”
The event will take place on May 20.
The Preakness Stakes’ InfieldFest performers were announced in March and include Marshmello, The Chainsmokers, MoneyBagg Yo and Frank Walker.
The InfieldFest will take place on May 21 and is separate from Preakness Live.
This year marks the 147th Preakness.
