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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The Wiz

Aug012025

Everybody Rejoice! The Tony Award-winning musical THE WIZ is coming to your city! Producers Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland, and...

Seelbach Hotel Historic Tour

Aug012025

Take in the 120 year history on a free walking tour of the historic Seelbach Hotel. Led by Historian Larry Johnson, hear the legendary stories of the people...

Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & The Ghosts of Derby City

Aug012025

From a ghost that still haunts a glamorous hotel to the tragic riots of Bloody Monday, you’ll trace the cursed footsteps of criminals, mobsters, bootleggers,...

Little Loomhouse Tours

Aug012025

Little Loomhouse Tour Options Fiber & Spinning Tour In this 20 minute hands-on tour, we will explore the history and current practice of spinning natural...

Innovation in a Barrel

Aug012025

In this multi-media experience you'll see how our proprietary barrels are made and how they transform good whiskey into outstanding whiskey. Then enjoy a...

Louisville Jazz Fest

Aug012025

Louisville jazz festival 2025 with the top names performing in the beautiful Iroquois amphitheater. Featuring on Friday the legendary Victor Wooten, the sultry...

Childe Hassam: Impressions in Black & White

Aug012025

Childe Hassam was already one of America’s most celebrated Impressionist painters when, in 1915 at the age of 56, he turned his attention to printmaking. He...

Louisville's Black Avant-Garde: Gloucester Caliman (G.C.) Coxe

Aug012025

The third in the Louisville’s Black Avant-Garde series, this exhibition will focus on G.C. Coxe, “the Dean of African American artists in Louisville.” In 1955,...

V. Joseph Shipman: Investing In Community

Aug012025

V. Joseph Shipman: Investing In Community highlights the life and legacy of V. Joseph Shipman, CEO and President of Continental National Bank, one of...

Venardos Circus presents "Far Beyond"

Aug012025

What do you do when the dream comes true? You take it on the road and share it with the world! Venardos Circus is thrilled to announce the launch of a SECOND...

Whiskey & Chocolate: The Perfect Match!

Aug012025

We invite you in to our Roost to learn about the history of chocolate and taste the delectable treats specially crafted by ArtEatables to pair with Buzzard's...

Hedwig And The Angry Inch starring Naomi Wayne

Aug012025

"This production is everything Hedwig should be" - BroadwayWorld.comDrag Daddy Productions is thrilled to be returning to the stage this summer with LEO...