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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Mo5aic

Sep152025

MO5AIC is a 5-man vocal group that will leave you scratching your head wondering where “the band” is. An innovative vocal collaboration, Mo5aic combines...

Louder Than Life

Sep182025

Get your tickets to Louder Than Life, America's largest FOUR-night rock festival with over 160 bands! This year's top acts include Slayer, Avenged Sevenfold,...

Pickin' in Paristown: Blind Corn Liquor Pickers

Sep192025

Enjoy free Bluegrass as part of the Pickin' In Paristown series on the 3rd Friday of each month. Friday, September 19th, will feature the Blind Corn Liquor...

Ray LaMontagne: Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour

Sep192025

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Ray LaMontagne’s breakthrough album Trouble with a soul-stirring live performance at the Louisville Palace on September 19,...

The Thorn

Sep202025

The Thorn tells the epic story of God's love for the world and the spiritual battle for all humanity. The story of Christ is presented in an immersive show...

Rick Bell Historic Walking Tours

Sep202025

Please join author and historian, Rick Bell as he returns to Waterfront Park for monthly walking tours. Bell will be hosting a FREE 1.5-mile historical walking...

Water Lantern Festival

Sep202025

Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be...

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Sep202025

Looking for a night of laughter, suspense, and great food? The Dinner Detective brings an award-winning murder mystery dinner show to Louisville. Unlike...

LouCity vs. Las Vegas Lights

Sep202025

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...

Rick Bell Historic Walking Tours - Lincoln Memorial & Big Four Bridge

Sep212025

Please join author and historian, Rick Bell as he returns to Waterfront Park for monthly walking tours. Bell will be hosting a FREE 1.5-mile historical walking...

Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls

Sep232025

For more than three decades, Melissa Etheridge has been one of folk-rock’s most resonant voices, offering comfort and solace to listeners while also serving as...

The Gertrude Polk Brown Lecture Series Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America

Sep252025

As relevant as it is comprehensive, Red Scare tells the story of McCarthyism and the Red Scare—based in part on newly declassified sources—by an award-winning...