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The Louisville community is buzzing with fun and exciting events.

No matter what time of the year you're considering visiting us, you'll discover bourbon & culinary experiences, seasonal festivals, and plenty of opportunities to experience Louisville's horse racing events including iconic races like the Kentucky Derby.

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Pink and orange hues from the evening sky cast over a horse track with two racing horses at Churchill Downs.

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25+ things to do in Louisville this November

From performances by Herbie Hancock and Aziz Ansari to the Fall Meet at Churchill Downs and NuLu Jingle Fest, here’s what you can’t miss this November in...

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Dinosaur World Live

Jan232026

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this Olivier award-winning interactive show for all the family. Grab your compass and...

Discover Boating® Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow®, in partnership with Progressive®

Jan282026

The 2026 Discover Boating® Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow®, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance, returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center from...

NouLou Chamber Players: Strings Attached

Feb022026

Experience NouLou Chamber Players in Strings Attached, a captivating evening of string chamber music in the historic library at Oxmoor Farm, part of our...

Black Violin: Full Circle Tour 2026

Feb052026

Step into Black Violin’s Full Circle Tour, where GRAMMY-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical...

The Great Gatsby

Feb102026

The Great Gatsby is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott...

National Farm Machinery Show and Championship Tractor Pull

Feb112026

The National Farm Machinery Show offers the most complete selection of cutting-edge agricultural products, equipment, and services available in the farming...

Kindle the Flame

Feb142026

Enjoy a special date with your Valentine’s sweetheart at the Vintage Fire Museum, 706 Spring Street, Jeffersonville, IN. On Monday, February 14, couples will...

An Intimate Night with Kinetic Light

Feb142026

Kinetic Light is an innovative, internationally-recognized disability arts ensemble. Working in the disciplines of art, technology, design, and dance, the...

Cody Johnson Live

Feb142026

Multi-Platinum recording artist and CMA Awards Entertainer of the Year nominee Cody Johnson brings his electrifying live performance to Louisville for a...

Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn

Feb142026

Spend a deliciously chilling evening with renowned criminologist and serial killer expert, Dr. Scott Bonn, as he takes you inside the minds of the world’s most...

NEEDTOBREATHE: The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour

Feb172026

Despite a 20-year history filled with accolades, GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE approached their latest studio album with a renewed...

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Feb182026

An eclectic group of six awkward spelling champions vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories...