Louisville Events 2026-2027

Your guide to live events and things to do in Louisville, KY, and nearby areas.

  • Updated: November 13, 2026

Events take place across Louisville 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.

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Upcoming Events in Louisville

Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.
Upcoming Confirmed Events 552
  • Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — RODEO: North American Championship Rodeo at Freedom Hall At Kentucky State Fair • 19169 seats, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209, US. From $23, Avg. price ~ $46, Tickets Available: 721. Select Seats
  • Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, Pay Later Available: The Lion King at Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center • 2406 seats, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $161, Avg. price ~ $263, 1 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — RELIGIOUS: MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Tim Timmons & Sam Wesley at KFC Yum! Center • 22090 seats, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY 40209, US. From $12, Avg. price ~ $68, Tickets Available: 1459. Select Seats
  • Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — CIRCUS: Paranormal Cirque Specter at Jefferson Mall, 4801 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219, US. From $40, Avg. price ~ $71, Tickets Available: 372. Select Seats
  • Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: Medium Build at Mercury Ballroom • 900 seats, 611 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $28, Avg. price ~ $51, 23 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Nov 14, 2026, 10:00 AM Sat — OTHER, Weekend Event: Division 8 Train Show at Holy Family Parish Saffin Center, 3938 Poplar Level Rd., Louisville, KY 40213, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $42, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Nov 14, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — Horse, Weekend Event: Day At The Races at Churchill Downs • 50000 seats, 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY 40208, US. From $23, Avg. price ~ $41, Tickets Available: 140. Select Seats
  • Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Lion King at Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center • 2406 seats, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $85, Avg. price ~ $190, 22 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Bellarmine Knights vs. Northern Illinois Huskies at Knights Hall At Kentucky State Fair • 2283 seats, 2001 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $40, Tickets Available: 30. Select Seats
  • Nov 14, 2026, 6:30 PM Sat — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: Paranormal Cirque Specter at Jefferson Mall, 4801 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219, US. From $29, Avg. price ~ $69, Tickets Available: 401. Select Seats
  • Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — RODEO, Best Value, Weekend Event: North American Championship Rodeo at Freedom Hall At Kentucky State Fair • 19169 seats, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209, US. From $9, Avg. price ~ $37, Tickets Available: 1159. Select Seats
  • Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: The Lion King at Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center • 2406 seats, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $123, Avg. price ~ $336, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: Tony Lucca at MeX Theater at The Kentucky Center, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $36, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Nov 14, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — COUNTRY / FOLK, Weekend Event: Sawyer Brown at Louisville Palace • 2611 seats, 625 4th Ave, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $15, Avg. price ~ $114, Tickets Available: 947. Select Seats
  • Nov 14, 2026, 8:30 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Broadway Rave at Headliners Music Hall - KY, 1386 Lexington Road., Louisville, KY 40204, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $47, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Nov 14, 2026, 9:30 PM Sat — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: Paranormal Cirque Specter at Jefferson Mall, 4801 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $70, Tickets Available: 425. Select Seats
  • Nov 15, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Lion King at Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center • 2406 seats, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $99, Avg. price ~ $273, 26 tickets remaining! Select Seats
  • Nov 15, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — Horse, High Demand, Weekend Event: Day At The Races at Churchill Downs • 50000 seats, 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY 40208, US. From $11, Avg. price ~ $105, Tickets Available: 589. Select Seats
  • Nov 15, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Stomp at Brown Theatre at The Kentucky Center, 315 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $94, Tickets Available: 497. Select Seats
  • Nov 15, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Boozy Brunch Stand-Up at Louisville Comedy Club, 110 W Main St., Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $82, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats
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Events by Show & Venue

Browse Louisville events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
The Lion King
The Lion King
501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Upcoming Events: 516
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
North American Championship Rodeo
North American Championship Rodeo
937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
MercyMe
MercyMe
1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY 40209
Upcoming Events: 34
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Paranormal Cirque Specter
Paranormal Cirque Specter
4801 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219
Upcoming Events: 18
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Medium Build
Medium Build
611 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Upcoming Events: 6
Nov 13, 2026 8:00 PM
Division 8 Train Show
Division 8 Train Show
3938 Poplar Level Rd., Louisville, KY 40213
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 14, 2026 10:00 AM
Day At The Races
Day At The Races
700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY 40208
Upcoming Events: 11
Nov 14, 2026 1:00 PM
Bellarmine Knights Basketball
Bellarmine Knights Basketball
2001 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205
Upcoming Events: 32
Nov 14, 2026 2:00 PM
Tony Lucca
Tony Lucca
501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 14, 2026 7:30 PM
Sawyer Brown
Sawyer Brown
625 4th Ave, Louisville, KY 40202
Upcoming Events: 13
Nov 14, 2026 8:00 PM
Broadway Rave
Broadway Rave
1386 Lexington Road., Louisville, KY 40204
Upcoming Events: 11
Nov 14, 2026 8:30 PM
Boozy Brunch Stand-Up
Boozy Brunch Stand-Up
110 W Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 15, 2026 3:00 PM
Stomp
Stomp
315 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202
Upcoming Events: 59
Nov 15, 2026 3:00 PM
Louisville Cardinals Women's Basketball
Louisville Cardinals Women's Basketball
1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY 40209
Upcoming Events: 26
Nov 15, 2026 5:30 PM
Shuler King
Shuler King
110 W Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
Upcoming Events: 63
Nov 15, 2026 6:00 PM

From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Louisville. 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 Louisville right now?

A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Louisville 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 Louisville?

Yeah — Louisville 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 Louisville?

Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Louisville, 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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