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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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25+ things to do in Louisville this November

From performances by Herbie Hancock and Aziz Ansari to the Fall Meet at Churchill Downs and NuLu Jingle Fest, here’s what you can’t miss this November in...

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John Crist LIVE

Feb222026

John Crist is one of today's fastest-rising stand-up comedians, earning more than one billion video views, more than 7.9 million fans on social media and...

Bourbon Classic

Feb252026

Bourbon Classic: The Premier Bourbon Festival in Louisville, Kentucky Bourbon Classic is the holy trinity for experiencing the very best in the...

The Lone Bellow: 2026 Tour

Feb252026

Throughout their lifespan as a band, The Lone Bellow has cast an indelible spell with their finely spun songs of hard truth and unexpected beauty, frequently...

Swan Lake

Feb272026

Witness the legendary story of tragic love in one of the most iconic ballets of all time. Widely considered the pinnacle of classical ballet, set to...

Josiah Queen: The Mt. Zion Tour

Mar072026

Josiah Queen // The Mt. Zion Tour with Jervis Campbell & Gable Price LIVE at Old Forester's Paristown Hall in Louisville, KY on March 7After a...

Dropkick Murphys: For the People...In the Pit - St. Patrick's Day 2026 Tour with The Aggrolites and Haywire

Mar082026

Dropkick Murphys proudly remain Boston’s rock ‘n’ roll underdogs turned champions. Since 1996, the boys have created the kind of music that’s meant to be...

NouLou Chamber Players: Schubertiade

Mar092026

Celebrate NouLou Chamber Players’ 10th Season with Schubertiade, our Parlor Signature Concert, in the historic library at Oxmoor Farm. Enjoy a special...

Choreographers' Showcase

Mar202026

Step into the studio for an up-close and personal look at a mix of bold new works. This dynamic annual production highlights the artistry and athleticism of...

Louisville Ballet's Choreographers' Showcase

Mar202026

Step into the studio for an up-close and personal look at a mix of bold new works. This dynamic annual production highlights the artistry and athleticism of...

Hairspray

Apr012026

“You Can’t Stop The Beat” of this Broadway Musical Comedy! Take a trip back to 1962 with Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with even bigger hair, as she sets out to...

Chelsea Handler: The High & Mighty Tour

Apr122026

Comedian, author, and TV personality Chelsea Handler brings her sharp wit and fearless humor to the Louisville Palace as part of her High & Mighty Tour....

NouLou Chamber Players: From Village to Parlor

Apr132026

Discover From Village to Parlor, the grand finale of NouLou Chamber Players’ 10th Season, held in the historic library at Oxmoor Farm. Begin the evening with a...