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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30+ Derby Parties & Events to Attend in Louisville

Enjoy the glitz, glamour & fun at these 30+ Kentucky Derby-themed parties and events.

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Pickin' in Paristown: Hot Brown Smackdown

Oct172025

Enjoy free Bluegrass as part of the Pickin' In Paristown series on the 3rd Friday of each month. Friday, October 17th, will feature the Hot Brown Smackdown at...

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire

Oct182025

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live returns to the KFC Yum! Center with THREE epic performances on Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19, of the ALL-NEW show...

Chili, Brats & Brew

Oct182025

Outdoors with live music. Food & drink sales at 11am

LouCity vs. Hartford Athletic

Oct252025

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...

Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons

Oct262025

Join us on a musical journey from your first day in the valley all the way to your arrival to the summit, with the brand new Stardew Valley concert Symphony of...

Racing City FC vs. Bay FC

Nov022025

Racing Louisville FC is our city's top-tier professional sports team playing in the National Women’s Soccer League. Racing both features members of the U.S....

Herbie Hancock: USA Fall Tour

Nov052025

Now in the seventh decade of his professional life, Herbie Hancock remains where he has always been: at the forefront of world culture, technology, business,...

Lavon Van Williams Jr.-Everything Must Change

Nov062025

Based in Lexington, Kentucky, LaVon Van Williams Jr. creates dynamic narratives via carved and polychromed figures and panels, along with paintings on canvas....

Elf the Musical

Nov122025

If you enjoyed the 2003 movie starring Will Ferrell, you will love this musical adaptation with added songs and holiday production numbers! ELF is the...

Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities

Nov122025

Time to enter the multi-verse! The NINJA KIDZ are leaping out of your screens and into The Louisville Palace with Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities on...

Murder by Death: Farewell Tour 2025

Nov152025

Celebrate 25 Years of music from Murder by Death as they bring their Farewell Tour to Old Forester's Paristown Hall November 15! This band has always been a...

Christmas At Kentucky Kingdom

Nov222025

We're dreaming of a white, bright and glowing Christmas this season at Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville's Family Theme & Water Park! Get ready to immerse...