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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The ultimate guide to the holiday season in Louisville

From underground light shows and a 175-foot-long snow tubing hill to holiday pop-up bars and enchanted markets, Louisville is your holiday destination.

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NYE Live!

Dec312025

Celebrate New Year's Eve in the heart of it all at Fourth Street Live! Say goodbye to 2025 in style with live entertainment by Soul Circus, the city's only New...

NYE 2026 at The Last Refuge

Dec312025

Ring in 2026 at The Last Refuge. Enjoy an all-inclusive bar package, hors d’oeuvres, party favors, and a whole night of entertainment from a band and DJ....

New Year's Eve Live Broadcast

Dec312025

LPM is marking 20 years of Matt Anthony's Friday Night Sound Clash on 91.9 WFPK and counting down the final hours of our 75th anniversary year in style. Join...

New Year's Bash

Dec312025

Climb aboard the Mary M. Miller riverboat and cruise into 2026 in style on our annual New Year’s Bash cruise.

Seelbach Hotel Historic Tour

Jan012026

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...

KY Flea Market New Years Spectacular

Jan012026

One of the nations best Flea Markets consisting of over 800 booths of antiques, collectibles, jewelry, clothes, bath & body, surplus and more. Free...

A Salute to the Rat Pack

Jan022026

Back by popular demand! Starring DDP favorites Tyler Bliss, Corwyn Hodge & Blake Graham, this concert will put you right back in the showroom of the Sands...

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

Jan022026

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,...

Secrets of Louisville Food & History Tour

Jan022026

This walking tour tells the story of Louisville and Kentucky through its cuisine. As you explore urban NuLu and historic Butchertown, you’ll taste Kentucky and...

Bourbon & Bridles Experience

Jan022026

What do you get when you pour a jigger of Bourbon, add a dash of Thoroughbreds, and mix in a Mint Julep cup? The complete Bourbon and Bridles Experience....

ECO Kids Discovery Day

Jan032026

E-C-O stands for Every Child Outside, which is the best way for children of all ages to connect with the natural world. Activities may include hands-on...

WhoDunnit presents: The Twelve Murders of Christmas (Downtown)

Jan032026

"Six strangers have received an invitation to a gala celebration — only to find that they are locked in for the night, and that one of them is intent on...