Louisville Live Shows December 2026

Theatre shows, ballet, opera, magic, and circus performances in Louisville by date and venue.

Updated: November 3, 2026

Live shows in Louisville during December 2026 include touring stage productions, family shows, circus performances, magic acts, ballet, opera, and large-scale theatrical entertainment. Performances take place at theatres, casinos, resorts, and entertainment venues throughout Louisville and nearby areas.

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Dec 04, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — Concert, Best Value: Noise Pollution - The Music of AC/DC at Mercury Ballroom • 900 seats, 611 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $22, Avg. price ~ $97, Tickets Available: 67. Select Seats

Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event: Nutcracker In A Nutshell at Louisville Palace • 2611 seats, 625 4th Ave, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $52, Avg. price ~ $90, Tickets Available: 1827. Select Seats

Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Bomhard Theatre at The Kentucky Center, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $165, 26 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 05, 2026, 5:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Bomhard Theatre at The Kentucky Center, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $149, Tickets Available: 38. Select Seats

Dec 05, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Louisville Loves Emo at Headliners Music Hall - KY, 1386 Lexington Road., Louisville, KY 40204, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $47, 22 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 05, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical at Brown Theatre at The Kentucky Center, 315 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $47, Avg. price ~ $86, Tickets Available: 881. Select Seats

Dec 06, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Bomhard Theatre at The Kentucky Center, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $47, Avg. price ~ $149, Tickets Available: 38. Select Seats

Dec 08, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — BALLET: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Louisville Palace • 2611 seats, 625 4th Ave, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $147, Tickets Available: 3772. Select Seats

Dec 11, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — BALLET: Louisville Ballet: The Nutcracker at Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center • 2406 seats, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $53, Avg. price ~ $190, Tickets Available: 248. Select Seats

Dec 12, 2026, 1:30 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Louisville Ballet: The Nutcracker at Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center • 2406 seats, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $54, Avg. price ~ $201, Tickets Available: 219. Select Seats

Dec 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Bomhard Theatre at The Kentucky Center, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $48, Avg. price ~ $165, 26 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 12, 2026, 5:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Bomhard Theatre at The Kentucky Center, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $48, Avg. price ~ $149, Tickets Available: 38. Select Seats

Dec 12, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Louisville Ballet: The Nutcracker at Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center • 2406 seats, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $53, Avg. price ~ $186, Tickets Available: 242. Select Seats

Dec 12, 2026, 8:45 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson at Kentucky Science Center, 727 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $76, Avg. price ~ $106, 5 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 13, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Bomhard Theatre at The Kentucky Center, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $48, Avg. price ~ $62, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 13, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: Louisville Ballet: The Nutcracker at Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center • 2406 seats, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $53, Avg. price ~ $197, Tickets Available: 253. Select Seats

Dec 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — THEATRE: Cirque Dreams: Holidaze at Brown Theatre at The Kentucky Center, 315 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $138, Tickets Available: 878. Select Seats

Dec 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MAGIC SHOWS, Best Value: Darci Lynne at Louisville Memorial Auditorium • 1742 seats, 970 South Fourth St., Louisville, KY 40203, US. From $23, Avg. price ~ $85, Tickets Available: 39. Select Seats

Dec 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — BALLET: Louisville Ballet: The Nutcracker at Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center • 2406 seats, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $53, Avg. price ~ $190, Tickets Available: 277. Select Seats

Dec 19, 2026, 1:30 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Louisville Ballet: The Nutcracker at Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center • 2406 seats, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US. From $53, Avg. price ~ $172, Tickets Available: 257. Select Seats

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Featured musicals, plays, and high-demand theater productions across Louisville and surrounding areas.

Noise Pollution - The Music of AC/DC

611 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202

Upcoming Shows 6

Dec 04, 2026 8:00 PM

Nutcracker in a Nutshell

625 4th Ave, Louisville, KY 40202

Upcoming Shows 2

Dec 05, 2026 2:00 PM

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202

Upcoming Shows 88

Dec 05, 2026 2:00 PM

Louisville Loves Emo

1386 Lexington Road., Louisville, KY 40204

Upcoming Shows 1

Dec 05, 2026 8:00 PM

The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical

315 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202

Upcoming Shows 34

Dec 05, 2026 8:00 PM

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

625 4th Ave, Louisville, KY 40202

Upcoming Shows 131

Dec 08, 2026 7:00 PM

The Nutcracker

501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202

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Dec 11, 2026 7:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

727 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202

Upcoming Shows 48

Dec 12, 2026 8:45 PM

Cirque Dreams: Holidaze

315 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202

Upcoming Shows 56

Dec 17, 2026 7:00 PM

Darci Lynne

970 South Fourth St., Louisville, KY 40203

Upcoming Shows 20

Dec 18, 2026 7:30 PM

Sixteen Candles

611 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202

Upcoming Shows 4

Dec 19, 2026 8:00 PM

Derek Hough

625 4th Ave, Louisville, KY 40202

Upcoming Shows 38

Dec 22, 2026 8:00 PM

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Headliners Music Hall - KY

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Kentucky Science Center

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Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center

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