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.

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30+ Derby Parties & Events to Attend in Louisville

Enjoy the glitz, glamour & fun at these 30+ Kentucky Derby-themed parties and events.

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LouGrass Sessions: Backwoods Bluegrass

May152025

LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by the Backwoods Bluegrass Band on Thursday, May 15th from 7:00-9:00PM at Charr'd Bourbon Kitchen...

Perennials Dig and Divide Workshop

May162025

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to dig and divide perennials. Participants will leave with knowledge and up to 5 plants.

Paws & Pals Days

May162025

Learn more about our animal friends and the people who work with them! On these days partners bring and/or teach us about the animal kingdom. Stop by to meet...

Accessible Arboretum Tour

May162025

Enjoy a guided tram tour of the Arboretum Loop and the Hollow, emphasizing the main focal points and the Collections.

LouGrass Sessions: Bottled In Bond Boys

May162025

LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by the Bottled In Bond Boys on Friday, May 16th from 5:00-7:00PM at Corner Flavors of Kentucky...

Racing City vs. Seattle Reign

May162025

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....

Pickin' in Paristown: Restless Leg String Band

May162025

Enjoy free Bluegrass as part of the Pickin' In Paristown series on the 3rd Friday of each month. Friday, May 16th will feature the Restless Leg String Band at...

Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay

May162025

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Louisville. Get your...

Napalm Death + Melvins

May162025

Prepare for an intense night of grindcore as Napalm Death takes the stage at the Mercury Ballroom in Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday, May 16, 2025! The show...

An Evening with Soul Violinist: Omari Dillard

May162025

Captivating. Soul-Satisfying. Simply Unforgettable. Get ready for The Ultimate R&B, Violin experience, starring, nationally-acclaimed, Soul Violinist,...

Ride the Cyclone: The Musical

May162025

HAC is thrilled to present the grand finale of its 2024-2025 season, RIDE THE CYCLONE, running May 15-25, 2025. This wildly inventive musical, with book,...

Creatures of the Night: Froggy Night Adventure

May162025

Spring is an opera, complete with throaty vocals, high-pitched vibratos, and an expert cast of creatures, each playing its part in this ancient drama. Discover...