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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Chicago

Jul022025

Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. They have recorded 38 albums, sold over 100,000,000 records and are one of the...

Bluegrass & Booms

Jul032025

Soar, splash, and kick off the Fourth of July weekend with a BOOM! Kentucky Kingdom’s Bluegrass & Booms commemorates Independence Day weekend with daily...

Cymbeline - Kentucky Shakespeare Festival

Jul032025

“O, for a horse with wings!” Shakespeare’s inventive fairy tale of love, loss, and legacy… An evil stepmother, long-lost princes, a banished lover, dastardly...

Play America with the Louisville Orchestra

Jul032025

Join us for The Louisville Orchestra's free Independence Day Weekend Community Concert, "Play America". This family-friendly event promises an evening filled...

Crescent Hill Fourth of July Festival

Jul042025

The Crescent Hill Community Council will once again host a treasured local event, the Crescent Hill 4th of July Festival, on Friday, July 4th from 10am-10pm....

Waterfront Park Fourth of July

Jul042025

Get ready for Waterfront Park's Fourth of July celebration! This year's event will feature numerous musical acts, kid-friendly activities, food, drinks, and...

Fanfare for the 4th: A Musical & Cinematic Celebration of America

Jul062025

Thanks to the generous support of our season donors, this concert is FREE, with a suggested donation of $15! Use the ticket link to register and donate.Our...

Helen & Nora: A Musical Journey & Hands-On Adventure!

Jul072025

Join us for a Free Family Event on June 16 at 3pm or July 7 at 10am - "Helen & Nora: A Musical Journey & Hands-On Adventure!" will showcase two women...

Jake Shane

Jul082025

Get ready for a night of laughs, stories, and unfiltered charm as viral sensation and podcast host Jake Shane brings his live show to the iconic Louisville...

Overtime w/Krizz Kaliko at Portal

Jul102025

Independent music powerhouse Overtime embarks on The Long Way Home Tour, set to kick off in support of his upcoming album of the same name. Backed by The Blue...

Freedom Rumble

Jul122025

Join us for the 9th annual Freedom Rumble presented by Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association KY 1-4 and hosted by Bluegrass Harley-Davidson on July 12, 2025,...

It Takes a Village: The Coppersmiths, Printers, Warehouses, and Shippers on

Jul122025

Buzzard's Roost Director of Whiskey Education and author Susan Reigler has developed a series of talks exploring the people and the stories behind history of...