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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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Lipstick Wars Poetry Slam: 10th Anniversary Celebration

Jun202025

Celebrate empowerment and culture at the 10th Anniversary of the Lipstick Wars Poetry Slam, an all-female event that amplifies the voices of women poets from...

Pickin' in Paristown: Dean Osborne Band

Jun202025

Enjoy free Bluegrass as part of the Pickin' In Paristown series on the 3rd Friday of each month. Friday, June 20, will feature the Dean Osborne Band at...

LouGrass Sessions: Whiskey Bent Valley Boys

Jun202025

LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by Whiskey Bent Valley Boys from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, June 20th, at Porch Kitchen &...

Racing City FC vs. Orlando Pride

Jun202025

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....

MIXTAPE presents "Back to the BOOMBOX!"

Jun212025

MIXTAPE - Back to the BOOMBOX Tour! What if going back to the 80’s and 90’s was as simple as pressing the Rewind button? MIXTAPE's show creation, BACK to the...

Kentuckiana Pride Festival & Parade

Jun212025

One of the largest LGBTQ+ events in Kentucky! An estimated 20,000+ people join us to celebrate the LGBTQ+ Community with an annual parade, vendor marketplace,...

LouGrass Sessions: Song Sparrows

Jun212025

LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by the Song Sparrows on Saturday, June 21st from 2:00-4:00 PM at Uncle Boojie's at Paristown. The...

The Swerve

Jun212025

"The Swerve" will headline the second Good Times Summer Concert in Clarksville on Saturday, June 21st. This FREE event will take place in the Central Green,...

Whiskey & Fire 2025

Jun222025

Whiskey & Fire is hitting the road with a 10-stop tour, visiting key cities around the nation. This one-of-a-kind event series is a collaboration between...

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Jun222025

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, the world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company, brings its internationally beloved troupe of dancers to Louisville...

Watchhouse: Rituals Tour with special guest Two Runner

Jun222025

Watchhouse, the North Carolina based duo of Andrew Marlin & Emily Frantz, have announced a new studio album called Rituals, due out May 30, 2025 via Tiptoe...

Fred Armisen: Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome

Jun242025

Fred Armisen is a comedian, writer, producer, and musician. He is the co-writer and co-star of IFC’s Emmy-nominated series Portlandia. He in the hit Netflix...