20+ summer concerts in Bourbon City

May 27, 2026 | Aimee Pierce

From Jack Harlow's hometown show to Louder Than Life and Bourbon & Beyond, Louisville is ready for its summer sound check.

A large, enthusiastic crowd at an outdoor music festival, with hands raised in the air. Roller coasters and a Ferris wheel are visible in the background.

Louisville is bringing the heat this summer with some major talent headed to its music venues and festivals. From country music stars like Megan Moroney and Bailey Zimmerman to Louisville native Jack Harlow and large festivals, there’s a concert for every type of music fan this summer.

🎶 June

Lou Gramm | Saturday, June 6
Location: Iroquois Amphitheatre
Genre: Rock
Opening acts: John Waite

Megan Moroney | Friday, June 12
Location: KFC Yum! Center
Genre: Country
Opening acts: JP Saxe, Solon Holt

"Weird Al Yankovic" | Sunday, June 14
Location: KFC Yum! Center
Genre: Comedy rock
Opening act: Puddles Pity Party

Amy Grant | Tuesday, June 16
Location: Mercury Ballroom
Genre: Christian
Opening act: TBA

Steve Aoki | Friday, June 26
Location: Fourth Street Live!
Genre: EDM
Opening act: Jessica Audiffred

Outdoor concert with a large crowd under a wooden pavilion. Colorful stage lights illuminate the scene, creating an energetic and lively atmosphere.
Iroquois Amphitheater sits inside Iroquois Park, a Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park, and was intentionally designed in 1938 to blend into the natural landscape of the park.

🎶 July

Spoon | Wednesday, July 1
Location: Iroquois Amphitheatre
Genre: Indie rock
Opening acts: The Beths, Squirrel Flower

Chicago | Wednesday, July 1
Location: Louisville Palace
Genre: Rock
Opening acts: TBA

Kosair Live: Dan + Shay and Bailey Zimmerman | Saturday, July 18
Location: KFC Yum! Center
Genre: Country
Opening act: Gabby Barrett, Hannah Charper, Richard Marx, Richard Page, John Elefante

KEM | Saturday, July 18
Location: Iroquois Amphitheater
Genre: R&B
Opening acts: TBA

Bush | Tuesday, July 21
Location: Iroquois Amphitheater
Genre: Alternative rock
Opening acts: Hoobastank

Band of Horses | Wednesday, July 22
Location: Iroquois Amphitheater
Genre: Indie rock
Opening acts: Dinosaur Jr.

Forrest Frank | Tuesday, July 28
Location: KFC Yum! Center
Genre: Christian
Opening acts: Tori Kelly, Cory Asbury, The Figs

🎶 August

Louisville Jazz Festival | Friday, Aug. 7 & Saturday, Aug. 8
Location: Iroquois Amphitheatre
Genre: Jazz
Lineup includes: Boney James, Marcus Miller, Marion Meadows, Lindsey Webster

Andy Grammer | Tuesday, Aug. 11
Location: Iroquois Amphitheatre
Genre: Rock
Opening act: Walk off the Earth

The String Cheese Incident | Thursday, Aug. 13
Location: Iroquois Amphitheatre
Genre: Jam band
Opening act: TBA

Totally Tubular Festival | Friday, Aug. 14
Location: Iroquois Amphitheatre
Genre: New Wave, Synth-pop
Lineup includes: Thomas Dolby & The Lost Toy People, A Flock of Seagulls, The Motels, The Producers

Jack Harlow | Saturday, Aug. 29 and Monday, Aug. 31
Location: Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
Genre: Hip-Hop
Opening act: James Savage

A joyful crowd at an outdoor music festival claps and cheers near the stage, expressing excitement. The sunny day adds to the lively, festive atmosphere.
Bourbon & Beyond will host its largest lineup to date this year with over 100 acts.

🎶 September

Ray LaMontagne | Sunday, Sept. 6
Location: The Louisville Palace
Genre: Folk
Opening act: The Weather Station

Blues Traveler | Tuesday, Sept. 8
Location: Iroquois Amphitheater
Genre: Blues-rock
Opening acts: Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors

Thomas Rhett | Thursday, Sept. 10
Location: KFC Yum! Center
Genre: Country
Opening acts: Emily Ann Roberts, Vincent Mason

Yacht Rock Revue | Thursday, Sept. 10
Location: Iroquois Amphitheater
Genre: ‘70s and ‘80s rock
Opening acts: TBA

Louder Than Life | Thursday, Sept. 17-Sunday, Sept. 20
Location: Kentucky Expo Center
Genre: Rock and metal music festival
Lineup includes: Iron Maiden, My Chemical Romance

Pixies | Tuesday, Sept. 22
Location: Iroquois Amphitheater
Genre: Alternative rock
Opening acts: TBA

Bourbon & Beyond | Thursday, Sept. 24-Sunday, Sept. 27
Location: Kentucky Expo Center
Genre: Multi-genre music festival
Lineup includes: Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, Foo Fighters

Want to check out the local music scene? Visit venues and bars like Zanzabar, Headliners Music Hall, The Whirling Tiger, Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar, and PORTAL.