LouGrass is Louisville’s take on Kentucky’s beloved bluegrass music—born in the hills of Appalachia and raised on acoustic instruments and rich traditions. It’s a celebration of Kentucky roots music that blends bluegrass with Americana, blues, jazz, and more.
Here you can find all the performances throughout the year, including free and ticketed events.
From April through October, we present a special series: the LouGrass Sessions where you can hear the sounds of LouGrass throughout the city, with free live performances at unique local venues every weekend.
Louisville has long been part of bluegrass history, from hosting major festivals to serving as home to legendary musicians. Today, LouGrass carries that legacy forward with a new generation of artists keeping the tradition alive. Catch a show, tap your toes, and enjoy a little Bourbon while you’re at it.
Read more about the origins of LouGrass.
LouGrass Sessions: Ida Clare
1903 Embassy Square Blvd., (Marriott)
Louisville, Kentucky 40299
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LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by Ida Clare on Thursday, Sept. 4th from 3-6pm at Charr'd Bourbon Kitchen & Lounge located in...
LouGrass Sessions: Kentucky Blue
400 S. 2nd Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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LouGrass Sessions: Kentucky Blue
LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by Kentucky Blue on Friday, September 6th from 6:00-9:00PM at the Omni Louisville Hotel. If you...
LouGrass Sessions: Louisville Bluegrass Band
811 E. Market St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40206
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LouGrass Sessions: Louisville Bluegrass Band
LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by the Louisville Bluegrass Band on Saturday, September 6th from 2-5pm at TAJ. The Louisville...
Pickin' in Paristown: Blind Corn Liquor Pickers
731 Brent St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40204
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Pickin' in Paristown: Blind Corn Liquor Pickers
Enjoy free Bluegrass as part of the Pickin' In Paristown series on the 3rd Friday of each month. Friday, September 19th, will feature the Blind Corn Liquor...
LouGrass Sessions: Cane Run Bluegrass
1435 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, Kentucky 40206
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LouGrass Sessions: Cane Run Bluegrass
LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by the Cane Run Bluegrass Band on Thursday, September 25th 3-6pm at the Waterfront Botanical...
LouGrass Sessions: Whiskey Bent Valley Boys
102 W. Main St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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LouGrass Sessions: Whiskey Bent Valley Boys
LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by Whiskey Bent Valley Boys on Friday, September 26th from 6-9pm at Corner Flavors of Kentucky at...
Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, Antonio Sánchez Trio
501 W. Main St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, Antonio Sánchez Trio
18-time Grammy winner Béla Fleck—the world’s premier banjo virtuoso and a celebrated musical adventurer—has both explored his instrument’s complex global...
LouGrass Sessions: Dozens of Dollars Stringband
320 W. Jefferson St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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LouGrass Sessions: Dozens of Dollars Stringband
LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by Dozens of Dollars String Band on Saturday, September 27th from 6-8pm at Sway in the Hyatt...
LouGrass Sessions: Backwoods Bluegrass Band
1903 Embassy Square Blvd., (Marriott)
Louisville, Kentucky 40299
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LouGrass Sessions: Backwoods Bluegrass Band
LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by the Backwoods Bluegrass Band on Thursday, October 2nd from 6-8pm at Charr'd Bourbon Kitchen...
LouGrass Sessions: Ida Clare
280 W. Jefferson St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by Ida Clare on Friday, October 3rd at Porch Kitchen & Bar located in the Louisville Marriott...
LouGrass Sessions: Cane Run Bluegrass
811 E. Market St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40206
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LouGrass Sessions: Cane Run Bluegrass
LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by the Cane Run Bluegrass Band on Saturday, October 4th from 6-8pm at TAJ. The Cane Run Bluegrass...
LouGrass Sessions: Ida Clare
4501 Progress Blvd.
Louisville, Kentucky 40218
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LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by Ida Clare on Thursday, October 9th, from 5-7 pm at Progress Park Airstream Resort. Ida Clare...
