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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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Booms with a View: Thunder Over Louisville Viewing Parties!

Feel all the booms and see all the zooms here's where to watch Thunder Over Louisville

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Thunder at Goodbounce Pickleball Yard

Apr122025

Goodbounce Pickleball Yard will be hosting our 4th annual thunder viewing party on Saturday, April 12, from 3 pm until 11 pm. Beats are provided by Loop, and...

Thunder Over Louisville

Apr122025

Thunder Over Louisville continues to deliver spectacular pyrotechnics like no other. Created as the Opening Ceremonies of the Kentucky Derby Festival, it...

Thunder Over Louisville VIP Rooftop Party Presented by Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport

Apr122025

You can hear the rumble, but can you feel it? The boom from Thunder Over Louisville® is even bigger when the view is one of a kind. Rated as one of the top...

World Ballet Company: The Great Gatsby

Apr132025

Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production of the World Ballet Company. See the glitz, glamor, and tragic romance of F. Scott...

Bacchanal Patio Party

Apr132025

It’s time for our annual patio kick off party - BACCHANAL! Join us on Sunday - April 13th 2025, from 1pm-8pm to welcome in those amazing garden vibes! We will...

BiG GiG 2025

Apr132025

The Louisville Leopard Percussionists present their 2025 BiG GiG! Over 130 kids on stage performing jazz, pop, Latin, and original tunes. Come see why...

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live

Apr132025

Prepare to be enchanted! Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live, the groundbreaking 2.5D musical, is bringing the iconic Sailor Moon universe to life like...

Kentucky Author Forum with Colm Tóibín and Silas House

Apr142025

Colm Tóibín, Irish novelist, essayist, playwright, and author of Long Island, Interviewed by Silas House, bestselling author, playwright, and Kentucky Poet...

Taste of Derby Festival®

Apr152025

Tuesday, April 15, 20255:30 PM – 8 PM Start planning NOW to attend this spectacular event at Louisville Slugger Field. Tickets are on sale now! (Please note:...

BourbonVille

Apr172025

Enjoy a night of bourbon and celebration at the Republic Bank Kentucky Derby Festival BourbonVille, featuring signature drinks and tastings from Kentucky’s top...

Jeff Arcuri: Whole Wide World Tour

Apr172025

The Chicago Tribune calls Jeff Arcuri “a joke machine,” but he’s not! He’s a person! Jeff has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central’s...

Run for the Roses - A Four Roses Bourbon Dinner

Apr172025

Four Roses Bourbon Dinner by Swizzle Dinner & Drinks Thursday, March 17th, from 7 pm - 9 pm$120 per person - includes the 5-course meal and bourbon...