Lexington Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Lexington, KY, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 13, 2026
Events take place across Lexington throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 251 Upcoming Events
- 12 Events This Weekend
- 18 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 251
- sports 52
- concerts 52
- broadway 66
- Live Shows 98
- comedy 51
- family 19
- This Weekend 12
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Lexington events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Lexington Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Lexington
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 251
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Kentucky Wildcats vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center • 23500 seats,
430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507, US. From $10, Avg. price ~ $124, Tickets Available: 1495, VIP Packages. Select Seats - Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Tee Sanders at Comedy Off Broadway, 161 Lexington Green Cir # C4, Lexington, KY 40503, US. From $73, Avg. price ~ $99, Tickets Available: 42. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: Michelle Branch at Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40508, US. From $49, Avg. price ~ $206, 21 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 6:15 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Kentucky Wildcats vs. Florida Gators at Kroger Field • 61000 seats, 1540 University Drive, Lexington, KY 40502, US. From $122, Avg. price ~ $383, Tickets Available: 2546, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 6:30 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: DC Young Fly at Comedy Off Broadway, 161 Lexington Green Cir # C4, Lexington, KY 40503, US. From $49, Avg. price ~ $56, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Texas Carol at Carriage House Theatre - Lexington, 154 West Bell Court, Lexington, KY 40508, US. From $44, Avg. price ~ $59, Tickets Available: 56. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: Carter Faith at The Burl , 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington, KY 40508, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $49, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — JAZZ / BLUES, Weekend Event: Christone Kingfish Ingram at Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40508, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $60, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 9:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: DC Young Fly at Comedy Off Broadway, 161 Lexington Green Cir # C4, Lexington, KY 40503, US. From $49, Avg. price ~ $56, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 12:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Kentucky Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles at University of Kentucky - Memorial Coliseum, 338 Lexington Avenue, Lexington, KY 40506, US. From $13, Avg. price ~ $40, Tickets Available: 637. Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 7:30 PM Sun — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Gabriel Iglesias at Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center • 23500 seats, 430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $87, Tickets Available: 3009. Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 8:00 PM Sun — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC, Weekend Event: STS9 - Sound Tribe Sector 9 at Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40508, US. From $50, Avg. price ~ $60, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 16, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value, High Demand: Kentucky Wildcats vs. Grambling State Tigers at Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center • 23500 seats, 430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507, US. From $6, Avg. price ~ $135, Tickets Available: 1721, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — ALTERNATIVE: The Jayhawks at Kentucky Theatre, 214 E Main St., Lexington, KY 40507, US. From $77, Avg. price ~ $291, Tickets Available: 44. Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 8:00 PM Wed — COUNTRY / FOLK: Jackson Dean at Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40508, US. From $33, Avg. price ~ $40, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — COMEDY: Taylor Mason at Comedy Off Broadway, 161 Lexington Green Cir # C4, Lexington, KY 40503, US. From $44, Avg. price ~ $90, Tickets Available: 79. Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: Irving Berlin's White Christmas at Lexington Opera House • 1000 seats, 401 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507, US. From $72, Avg. price ~ $139, Tickets Available: 835. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Kentucky Wildcats Women's Basketball vs. Marshall Thundering Herd at University of Kentucky - Memorial Coliseum, 338 Lexington Avenue, Lexington, KY 40506, US. From $16, Avg. price ~ $45, Tickets Available: 539. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Jeremiah Watkins at Comedy Off Broadway, 161 Lexington Green Cir # C4, Lexington, KY 40503, US. From $44, Avg. price ~ $105, Tickets Available: 69. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Irving Berlin's White Christmas at Lexington Opera House • 1000 seats, 401 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507, US. From $67, Avg. price ~ $209, Tickets Available: 609. Select Seats
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Lexington Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Lexington events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Tee Sanders
161 Lexington Green Cir # C4, Lexington, KY 40503
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Kentucky Wildcats Basketball
430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507
Upcoming Events: 30
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Michelle Branch
899 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Upcoming Events: 20
Nov 13, 2026 8:00 PM
Kentucky Wildcats Football
1540 University Drive, Lexington, KY 40502
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 14, 2026 6:15 PM
DC Young Fly
161 Lexington Green Cir # C4, Lexington, KY 40503
Upcoming Events: 47
Nov 14, 2026 6:30 PM
A Texas Carol
154 West Bell Court, Lexington, KY 40508
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 14, 2026 7:30 PM
Carter Faith
375 Thompson Rd., Lexington, KY 40508
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 14, 2026 8:00 PM
Christone Kingfish Ingram
899 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 14, 2026 8:00 PM
Kentucky Wildcats Women's Basketball
338 Lexington Avenue, Lexington, KY 40506
Upcoming Events: 22
Nov 15, 2026 12:00 PM
Gabriel Iglesias
430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507
Upcoming Events: 27
Nov 15, 2026 7:30 PM
STS9 - Sound Tribe Sector 9
899 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Upcoming Events: 14
Nov 15, 2026 8:00 PM
The Jayhawks
214 E Main St., Lexington, KY 40507
Upcoming Events: 14
Nov 17, 2026 7:30 PM
Jackson Dean
899 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Upcoming Events: 15
Nov 18, 2026 8:00 PM
Taylor Mason
161 Lexington Green Cir # C4, Lexington, KY 40503
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
401 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507
Upcoming Events: 88
Nov 19, 2026 7:30 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Lexington. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Lexington right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Lexington rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Lexington?
Yeah — Lexington doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Lexington?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Lexington, KY. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
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