Calendar of Events

See what’s happening around Louisville

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.

For current museum & attraction exhibits and ongoing public tour options, click here.

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LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky Music

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Catharine Beecher: The Paradoxes of Gender in the Nineteenth Century

Oct012025

Education reformer Catharine Beeche’s life serves as a lens in which to understand social changes that occurred during the first three-quarters of the...

Jack O'Lantern Spectacular 2025

Oct022025

The 2025 Louisville Jack O’Lantern Spectacular returns for its 13th season at Iroquois Park, lighting up the night with thousands of intricately carved...

LouGrass Sessions: Backwoods Bluegrass Band

Oct022025

LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by the Backwoods Bluegrass Band on Thursday, October 2nd from 6-8pm at Charr'd Bourbon Kitchen...

St. James Court Art Show

Oct032025

Named #1 “Best Fine Art and Design Show” in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine! Ranked among the 200 most profitable art festivals in the country based on...

Bourbon & Belonging: Kentucky's Queer Bourbon Week

Oct032025

Queer Kentucky, a diverse LGBTQ+ run non-profit, is proud to introduce "Bourbon & Belonging,” Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Week, a state-wide LGBTQ+ inclusive...

LouGrass Sessions: Ida Clare

Oct032025

LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by Ida Clare on Friday, October 3rd at Porch Kitchen & Bar located in the Louisville Marriott...

Bourbon and Wine Experience 2025

Oct032025

Unlimited bourbon, wine and liquor tasting with all you can eat barbecue when you come to the 13th annual Bourbon and Wine experience, by South Oldham Rotary,...

The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary with Patricia Quinn

Oct032025

Let’s do the Time Warp again! Celebrate five decades of cult classic chaos as The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Tour hits The Louisville Palace on...

Spookley the Square Pumpkin

Oct042025

Adapted from the best-selling book series, this delightful musical tells the story of a square pumpkin living in a round pumpkin patch on Holiday Hill Farm. A...

LouGrass Sessions: Cane Run Bluegrass

Oct042025

LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by the Cane Run Bluegrass Band on Saturday, October 4th from 6-8pm at TAJ. The Cane Run Bluegrass...

México: A Resilient Nation Built on Dances and Traditions

Oct042025

This FREE event invites audiences to experience the richness of México’s cultural history, from the mysticism of pre-Hispanic times to the colorful vibrancy of...

LouCity vs. Indy Eleven

Oct042025

Cheer on Louisville City FC as they push for a championship! Since starting play in 2015, Louisville City FC has quickly established a reputation for winning...