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Lexington Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Lexington, KY, and nearby areas.
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.
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 291
- Oct14202611:00 AMWedKeeneland Fall Race MeetKeeneland
4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40510, US4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40510, USFrom $11Avg. price ~ $17Tickets Available: 48Select Seats - Oct1420267:30 PMWedRAP / HIP HOPStruggle JenningsManchester Music Hall899 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40508, US899 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40508, USFrom $84Avg. price ~ $9810 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1420268:00 PMWedPOP / ROCKBest ValueRatboysThe Burl375 Thompson Rd., Lexington, KY 40508, US375 Thompson Rd., Lexington, KY 40508, USFrom $5Avg. price ~ $5626 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct152026Time TBACollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALLHigh Demand2026-2027 Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)2026-2027 Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center • 23500 seatsRupp Arena At Central Bank Center430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507, US430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507, USFrom $6,825Avg. price ~ $8,72810 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct15202611:00 AMThuKeeneland Fall Race MeetKeeneland4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40510, US4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40510, USFrom $14Avg. price ~ $43Tickets Available: 38Select Seats
- Oct1520267:00 PMThuCOMEDYJerry Wayne LongmireComedy Off Broadway161 Lexington Green Cir # C4, Lexington, KY 40503, US161 Lexington Green Cir # C4, Lexington, KY 40503, USFrom $37Avg. price ~ $137Tickets Available: 77Select Seats
- Oct1520267:30 PMThuJAZZ / BLUESThe Joshua Redman QuartetRecital Hall at Singletary Center for the Arts405 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40526, US405 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40526, USFrom $52Avg. price ~ $80Tickets Available: 40Select Seats
- Oct1520268:00 PMThuPOP / ROCKCKYManchester Music Hall899 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40508, US899 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40508, USFrom $38Avg. price ~ $4916 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1520268:00 PMThuALTERNATIVEJosiah and the BonnevillesThe Burl375 Thompson Rd., Lexington, KY 40508, US375 Thompson Rd., Lexington, KY 40508, USFrom $39Avg. price ~ $508 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct16202611:00 AMFriKeeneland Fall Race MeetKeeneland4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40510, US4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40510, USFrom $14Avg. price ~ $28Tickets Available: 42Select Seats
- Oct1620267:00 PMFriCOMEDYJeffrey KellerComedy Off Broadway161 Lexington Green Cir # C4, Lexington, KY 40503, US161 Lexington Green Cir # C4, Lexington, KY 40503, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $98Tickets Available: 108Select Seats
- Oct1620267:00 PMFriCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALLExhibition: Kentucky Wildcats vs. Arkansas-Little Rock TrojansExhibition: Kentucky Wildcats vs. Arkansas-Little Rock TrojansRupp Arena At Central Bank Center • 23500 seatsRupp Arena At Central Bank Center430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507, US430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507, USFrom $21Avg. price ~ $202Tickets Available: 895Select Seats
- Oct1620267:30 PMFriUniversity of Kentucky Opera: Rappahannock CountyLexington Opera House • 1000 seatsLexington Opera House401 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507, US401 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $118Tickets Available: 241Select Seats
- Oct1620269:30 PMFriCOMEDYJeffrey KellerComedy Off Broadway161 Lexington Green Cir # C4, Lexington, KY 40503, US161 Lexington Green Cir # C4, Lexington, KY 40503, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $99Tickets Available: 104Select Seats
- Oct17202611:00 AMSatHorseWeekend EventKeeneland Fall Race MeetKeeneland4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40510, US4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40510, USFrom $49Avg. price ~ $142Tickets Available: 53Select Seats
- Oct1720266:30 PMSatCOMEDYWeekend EventJeffrey KellerComedy Off Broadway161 Lexington Green Cir # C4, Lexington, KY 40503, US161 Lexington Green Cir # C4, Lexington, KY 40503, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $98Tickets Available: 108Select Seats
- Oct1720267:00 PMSatBALLETWeekend EventSwan Lake - Symphony of LightsHaggin Auditorium at Mitchell Fine Arts Center350 N Broadway, W 4th St, Lexington, KY 40508, US350 N Broadway, W 4th St, Lexington, KY 40508, USFrom $91Avg. price ~ $10917 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Oct1720267:30 PMSatOPERAWeekend EventUniversity of Kentucky Opera: Rappahannock CountyLexington Opera House • 1000 seatsLexington Opera House401 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507, US401 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507, USFrom $54Avg. price ~ $121Tickets Available: 198Select Seats
- Oct1720267:30 PMSatPOP / ROCKWeekend EventJonas BrothersRupp Arena At Central Bank Center • 23500 seatsRupp Arena At Central Bank Center430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507, US430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507, USFrom $44Avg. price ~ $177Tickets Available: 8965Select SeatsVIP Packages
- Oct1720268:00 PMSatConcertWeekend EventJammy Buffet - Tribute to Jimmy BuffetThe Burl375 Thompson Rd., Lexington, KY 40508, US375 Thompson Rd., Lexington, KY 40508, USFrom $19Avg. price ~ $4420 tickets remaining!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.
Keeneland Fall Race Meet
4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40510
Upcoming Events: 9
Oct 14, 2026 11:00 AM
Struggle Jennings
899 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Upcoming Events: 10
Oct 14, 2026 7:30 PM
Ratboys
375 Thompson Rd., Lexington, KY 40508
Upcoming Events: 7
Oct 14, 2026 8:00 PM
Kentucky Wildcats Basketball
430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507
Upcoming Events: 37
Oct 15, 2026 Time TBA
Jerry Wayne Longmire
161 Lexington Green Cir # C4, Lexington, KY 40503
Upcoming Events: 13
Oct 15, 2026 7:00 PM
The Joshua Redman Quartet
405 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40526
Upcoming Events: 4
Oct 15, 2026 7:30 PM
Josiah and the Bonnevilles
375 Thompson Rd., Lexington, KY 40508
Upcoming Events: 8
Oct 15, 2026 8:00 PM
CKY
899 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Upcoming Events: 9
Oct 15, 2026 8:00 PM
Jeffrey Keller
161 Lexington Green Cir # C4, Lexington, KY 40503
Upcoming Events: 24
Oct 16, 2026 7:00 PM
University of Kentucky Opera
401 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507
Upcoming Events: 3
Oct 16, 2026 7:30 PM
Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
350 N Broadway, W 4th St, Lexington, KY 40508
Upcoming Events: 50
Oct 17, 2026 7:00 PM
Jonas Brothers
430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507
Upcoming Events: 36
Oct 17, 2026 7:30 PM
Jammy Buffet - Tribute to Jimmy Buffet
375 Thompson Rd., Lexington, KY 40508
Upcoming Events: 4
Oct 17, 2026 8:00 PM
House Party.
899 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Upcoming Events: 1
Oct 17, 2026 9:30 PM
Cindy Kaza
161 Lexington Green Cir # C4, Lexington, KY 40503
Upcoming Events: 11
Oct 18, 2026 6:30 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.
Browse Events by Category
Find concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and more in Lexington and nearby areas
Events Near Lexington
Here's what's happening nearby.
Nov
05
2026
Georgetown, KY
Harmony Christian ChurchThu7:00 PM
Events: 2
Nov
08
2026
Versailles, KY
Woodford TheatreSun2:00 PM
Events: 10
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