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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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LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky Music

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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...

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...

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...

A Year With Frog & Toad

Feb212026

A hit on Broadway and based on Arnold Lobel’s well-loved books, this whimsical musical follows two great friends – cheerful Frog and rather grumpy Toad –...

Growers Not Showers - Champagne Party

Feb212026

GROWERS NOT SHOWERS - CHAMPAGNE PARTYIt is back!We are beyond excited to announce our 4th annual “Growers Not Showers” party, on Saturday - February 21st, 2026...

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Feb212026

The Simon & Garfunkel Story is touring North America again this year! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, featuring a full live band...