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 Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Sep052025

The Kentucky Bourbon Festival (Sept. 5-7, 2025) is a celebration of Kentucky Bourbon and the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown, Kentucky. What began as a...

Old Lou Brew: Craft Beer Festival

Sep052025

Craft brews...right in the heart of Old Louisville's beautiful Central Park! $15 gets you in the gate to enjoy live music, unique beers from some of...

Racing City vs. Portland Thorns

Sep052025

Racing Louisville FC is our city's top-tier professional sports team playing in the National Women’s Soccer League. Racing both features members of the U.S....

Bourbon and Beyond 2025

Sep112025

Celebrate the perfect blend of bourbon, food, and music in Louisville this September! With headlining sets from The Lumineers, Benson Boone, Alabama Shakes,...

9/11 Memorial

Sep142025

Memorial service to remember and honor those who sacrificed their lives.

Mo5aic

Sep152025

MO5AIC is a 5-man vocal group that will leave you scratching your head wondering where “the band” is. An innovative vocal collaboration, Mo5aic combines...

Louder Than Life

Sep182025

Get your tickets to Louder Than Life, America's largest FOUR-night rock festival with over 160 bands! This year's top acts include Slayer, Avenged Sevenfold,...

Water Lantern Festival

Sep202025

Water Lantern Festival is filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. This is a family friendly event that can be...

LouCity vs. Las Vegas Lights

Sep202025

Cheer on Louisville City FC as they push for a championship! Since starting play in 2015, Louisville City FC has quickly established a reputation for winning...

Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls

Sep232025

For more than three decades, Melissa Etheridge has been one of folk-rock’s most resonant voices, offering comfort and solace to listeners while also serving as...

Pumpkins At Kentucky Kingdom

Sep262025

The annual family friendly fall festival, Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom is returning this fall! Look forward to over 1,000 bright orange pumpkins appearing all...

Annual Muster

Sep272025

Parade on Spring Street (11:00), Pumping at the Ohio River (2:00). Events at the Museum from 10:00 to 5:00; those events include celebrating the success of the...