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.

Click Here to Submit Your Event to the Calendar

Est. 1778

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

Learn More

Yacht Rock Revue

May012025

Yacht Rock Revue, hailed by Rolling Stone as the “world’s premier soft-rock party band,” invites listeners on a nostalgic voyage through the sun-soaked...

Thurby

May012025

Presented by Old Forester and in partnership with Frazier History Museum, the venue transforms into an interactive showcase celebrating Kentucky’s rich...

LouCity vs. Lexington SC

May012025

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...

Derby Concert Series: Dylan Marlowe

May012025

The Derby Concert Series kicks off at Fourth Street Live! with rising country star Dylan Marlowe on Thursday, May 1! Known for his high-energy performances and...

151st Kentucky Oaks

May022025

The Longines Kentucky Oaks is America’s premier and most lucrative race for 3-year old fillies – female horses -- held each year on the day before the Kentucky...

Silks Bash Derby Eve 2025

May022025

Step into the heart of Derby Eve with Silks Bash at the historic Locust Grove. A celebration where tradition meets casual luxury, all dedicated to a noble...

Derby Concert Series: Two Friends

May022025

Two Friends, One Unforgettable NightGet ready, Louisville! The Derby Concert Series is bringing the party to Fourth Street Live! with an electrifying...

Fontaines D.C. USA TOUR 2025

May022025

Experience Fontaines D.C. Live at Mercury Ballroom! Get ready for an electrifying night as Fontaines D.C. brings their dynamic post-punk sound to Mercury...

#GirlsNightOut Cruise

May022025

This one’s for the girls! Celebrate each other and the women who’ve shaped river history aboard the Mary M. Miller, a very special riverboat named after the...

151st Kentucky Derby

May032025

The 151st Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve is the world’s Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®. You'll have the opportunity to witness the world's...

Shine On: Pink Floyd Tribute

May082025

Step into a world where music meets visual artistry, and the iconic sounds of Pink Floyd come alive in a breathtaking display of light and sound. Shine On...

Old Louisville in the Time of F. Scott-Fitzgerald

May082025

For the 100th anniversary of the publication of the Great Gatsby, the Louisville Free Public Library invites guests to enjoy a stroll through Old Louisville to...