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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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20+ Events Happening in Louisville this May

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Dracula

Oct102025

Sink your teeth into this deliciously dark adaptation of Bram Stoker’s gothic masterpiece, which portrays chilling accounts of Count Dracula from the madman...

Louisville Ballet's Dracula

Oct102025

Sink your teeth into this deliciously dark adaptation of Bram Stoker’s gothic masterpiece, which portrays chilling accounts of Count Dracula from the madman...

Chris Collins presents "A Tribute to John Denver"

Oct132025

Hailed as one of the nation’s most exciting tribute bands, the award-winning Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon present a tribute to the music and legacy of John...

Otherworldly Journeys-The Fantastical Worlds of Bosch & Bruegel

Oct172025

The art of Bosch and Bruegel is full of imagination and fantasy. At a time when other artists adhered to tradition, Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel were...

Chili, Brats & Brew

Oct182025

Outdoors with live music. Food & drink sales at 11am

Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons

Oct262025

Join us on a musical journey from your first day in the valley all the way to your arrival to the summit, with the brand new Stardew Valley concert Symphony of...

Herbie Hancock: USA Fall Tour

Nov052025

Now in the seventh decade of his professional life, Herbie Hancock remains where he has always been: at the forefront of world culture, technology, business,...

Lavon Van Williams Jr.-Everything Must Change

Nov062025

Based in Lexington, Kentucky, LaVon Van Williams Jr. creates dynamic narratives via carved and polychromed figures and panels, along with paintings on canvas....

Katt Williams: Heaven On Earth Tour

Nov072025

Buckle up for a wild ride of laughs with Katt Williams and the Heaven on Earth Tour at the KFC Yum! Center on Friday, November 7!

Elf the Musical

Nov122025

If you enjoyed the 2003 movie starring Will Ferrell, you will love this musical adaptation with added songs and holiday production numbers! ELF is the...

Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities

Nov122025

Time to enter the multi-verse! The NINJA KIDZ are leaping out of your screens and into The Louisville Palace with Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities on...

The Brown-Forman Nutcracker

Dec122025

Join Marie and her valiant Nutcracker prince on a magical journey to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. With world-class choreography, sets, and costumes...