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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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...

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...

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,...

Jim Gaffigan: A Bourbon Set

Oct092025

World-famous comedian Jim Gaffigan is coming to Louisville's historic Whiskey Row to perform an all new 'Bourbon Set' as part of his standup tour. Jim Gaffigan...

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...

Pumpkins At Kentucky Kingdom

Oct102025

The annual family friendly fall festival, Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom is returning this fall! Look forward to over 1,000 bright orange pumpkins appearing all...

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...

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

Oct102025

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,...

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...