Calendar of Events

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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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OVW RISE

Oct092025

Catch the future of professional wrestling every Thursday night at the historic Hotpoint Davis Arena in Louisville! OVW Rise showcases the newest stars and...

Feeding Our Roots: Author Talk with Crystal Wilkinson

Oct092025

Join us for the launch of our new culinary series with acclaimed author Crystal Wilkinson! In her celebrated book Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts, Wilkinson...

Immersive Murder Mystery Party at Mallard Hall Estate

Oct092025

Join us for an unforgettable night of mystery and refinement as we partner with Murder and Merriment to bring you Belles, Bourbon, and Belladonna, a fully...

OVW WRESTLING: RISE

Oct092025

OVW Wrestling Presents...OVW RISE – A Live Weekly Wrestling Broadcast from Louisville every Thursday!Every week, the electrifying action of OVW lights up...

World Ballet Company: Cinderella

Oct092025

Step into a world of enchantment as the World Ballet Company brings the timeless fairy tale Cinderella to life at the Louisville Palace on Thursday, October 9,...

Mentalist Thursdays!

Oct092025

Mind Games at High Stakes RooftopEvery Thursday from 7–9 PM, prepare to have your mind bent and your reality questioned as mentalist Joseph Thomas makes...

Garvin Gate Blues Festival

Oct102025

We are a FREE annual arts and music event featuring national and local performers alike. A celebration of both the blues and the arts, our festival attracts a...

Fall Cocktails with Liquor Lab

Oct102025

Embrace the spirit of the season with our Fall Cocktails experience, where we delve into the rich and cozy world of autumn-inspired drinks. Let our expert...

Current Speed: Vian Sora-Outerworlds

Oct102025

Speed Art Museum is proud to announce Vian Sora: Outerworlds, a multi-venue, mid-career survey of painter Vian Sora (b. 1976, Baghdad). Organized jointly with...

"Considering Matthew Shepard" - An Oratorio

Oct102025

VOICES of Kentuckiana and Highland Baptist Church join Pandora Productions, Louisville’s theatre company dedicated to telling the stories of the LGBTQ+...

Belknap Fall Festival

Oct102025

Celebrate the spirit of autumn in one of Louisville’s most charming neighborhoods at the Annual Belknap Fall Festival. Held the second weekend in October, this...

LouGrass Sessions: Dozens of Dollars String Band

Oct102025

LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by Dozens of Dollars String Band on Friday, October 10th at Evan Williams Bourbon Experience....