Calendar of Events

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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.

For current museum & attraction exhibits and ongoing public tour options, click here.

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FDR's Very Happy Hour Storytelling (r)Evolution Lab Workshop

Apr232025

Franklin Delano Roosevelt hosted a cocktail hour nearly every day at the White House, welcoming folks from different backgrounds to sip martinis, laugh, and...

Kroger's Fest-A-Ville on the Waterfront

Apr242025

The ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE featuring concerts with local and regional acts, family fun, food, kids’ inflatable playground, midway rides and more....

Radium Girls

Apr242025

Radium Girls is a drama about female dial painters suffering from radium poisoning. It follows Grace Fryer's fight for justice against her employer,...

Dawn at the Downs

Apr242025

Dawn at the Downs is a cherished tradition for both Louisvillians and visitors alike. Racing fans gather to watch Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders...

Bright Eyes with special guest Cursive

Apr242025

Indie-folk-rock trailblazers Bright Eyes have revealed the massive news that they are returning in 2023 with their brand new tour. The Omaha group comprised of...

L & N Federal Credit Union Great Balloon Glow

Apr242025

The Great Balloon Glow is a companion event to the race, the balloons on the field, but do not ascend. As the pilots fire their burners, watch as the balloons...

The After Show Show

Apr242025

Our late-night cabaret is back on April 24th! Hosted by Dusty Ray Bottoms and May O'Nays, this show brings together local youth, touring performers, and cast...

Kentucky Derby Museum Ball - Ruby Jubilee

Apr252025

Mark your calendars for April 25, 2025, and join us at the Kentucky Derby Museum Ball: Ruby Jubilee for an extraordinary evening of bold elegance as we...

Dwight Yoakam

Apr252025

Raised on the Bakersfield honky tonk of Buck Owens and traditional country like Johnny Cash and Hank Williams, Dwight Yoakam has created more than a dozen...

R&B Invitation Tour with Joe, Musiq Soulchild, & Eric Benet

Apr252025

The R&B Invitation Tour, featuring R&B legends Joe, Musiq Soulchild and Eric Benét, will take over the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville on April 25, 2025,...

R&B Invitation Tour with Joe, Musiq Soulchild, & Eric Benet

Apr252025

The R&B Invitation Tour, featuring R&B legends Joe, Musiq Soulchild, and Eric Benét, will take over the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville on April 25,...

GE Appliances Derby Festival miniMarathon & Marathon

Apr262025

The GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon & Marathon is a long-standing tradition held every spring in Kentucky. It has become the largest...