Upcoming · Lexington, KY
Things to Do in Lexington, KY
Lexington, Kentucky hosts around 650 upcoming events, with approximately 300 scheduled for the next 30 days. About 15% of these listings are free, offering accessible options for residents and visitors. The largest categories include Sports & Fitness and Theater & Performing Arts, each featuring roughly 150 events, followed by Concerts & Live Music with about 80 dates. Business & Networking and Community & Social gatherings each account for around 40 events, while Seasonal & Holiday activities make up approximately 30. Major venues driving this schedule include the Lexington Opera House, Rupp Arena, Comedy Off Broadway, Manchester Music Hall, Carriage House Theatre - Lexington, and Keeneland. Notable performers with upcoming dates feature Kentucky Wildcats basketball teams for women and men, along with Proof and Dial M For Murder - The Play. Founded in 1775 and home to a population of about 320,000, the city provides a diverse range of activities this month.
City facts
- Weather
- 54°F · Overcast · High 56° / low 45°F · 22% precip
- Population
- 322,570 (2020)
- Area
- 739.6 km²
- Founded
- 1775
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music82Theater & Performing Arts155Comedy24Exhibitions & Art1Food & Drink29Sports & Fitness139Family & Kids9Nightlife & Clubbing7Hiking & Outdoors8Workshops & Classes35Talks & Lectures1Movies & Film3Community & Social45Business & Networking38Wellness & Mindfulness20Seasonal & Holiday31Literary1Conferences & Summits2🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Fri, Nov 6
5:00 PM · Free
Still They Draw: The Art of the Children of Ukraine
Gallery 645 · 190 Jefferson Street, Lexington, KY 40508
Theater & Performing Arts
Free
5:00 PM · $17.85 +
CHRISTMAS DREAM CIRCUS- RICHMOND, KY
Madison County Fairgrounds · 3237 Old Irvine Road, Richmond, KY 40475
Seasonal & Holiday
$17.85 +
Sold out6:30 PM · $50 +
Refuel
Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass, Inc. · 2420 Spurr Road #150, Lexington, KY 40511
Business & Networking
$50 +
7:00 PM · $45 +
Half-Day Thoroughbred Horse Farm Tour in Kentucky
366 Waller Ave suite 119
Community & Social
$45 +
7:00 PM · $95 +
Jeff Dye
Comedy Off Broadway · 161 Lexington Green Cir # C4
Theater & Performing ArtsJeff Dye
$95 +
7:00 PM · $105.49 +
The Comeunity Project: Lexington | 30's Edition 2026
Restaurant of the Week · Euclid Avenue, Lexington, KY 40502
Community & Social
$105.49 +
7:00 PM · Free
CUT IT UP! Collage Pocket Altars at The Void
The Void Sake Co. · 819 National Avenue #Suite 120, Lexington, KY 40502
Workshops & Classes
Free
Sold out7:00 PM · $13.26 +
Illusions The Drag Queen Show Lexington - Drag Queen Dinner Show
Illusions The Drag Queen Show Lexington · 267 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
Nightlife & Clubbing
$13.26 +
7:00 PM · $105 +
Walking Food Tour Downtown Lexington
VisitLEX Lexington Visitors Center
Community & Social
$105 +
7:00 PM · $125 +
Bites of the Bluegrass Cocktails and Bites Tour
—
Community & Social
$125 +
7:00 PM · See listing
Kentucky Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. University of Alabama Crimson Tide Volleyball
Memorial Coliseum · 201 Avenue of Champions
Sports & FitnessKentucky Wildcats Women's Volleyball
See listing
7:00 PM · $16 +
Kentucky Wildcats Mens Basketball vs. James Madison Dukes
Rupp Arena · 430 West Vine Street
Sports & FitnessKentucky Wildcats Basketball
$16 +
7:00 PM · See listing
James Madison Dukes at Kentucky Wildcats
Rupp Arena
Sports & Fitness
See listing
7:00 PM · $59 +
Unique Horse Farm Tours with Insider Access to Private Farms
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Community & Social
$59 +
7:00 PM · $40 +
Lexington's Art Walk Tour
21c Museum Hotel Lexington
Community & Social
$40 +
7:00 PM · See listing
James Madison Dukes at Kentucky Wildcats Mens Basketball
Rupp Arena
Sports & Fitness
See listing
7:00 PM · See listing
Kentucky Wildcats Men's Basketball vs. James Madison Dukes Mens Basketball
Rupp Arena · 432 W Vine St
Sports & FitnessKentucky Wildcats Men's Basketball
See listing
7:00 PM · See listing
SCAPA Bluegrass presents Annie Jr.
Lexington Opera House · 401 W Short St
Theater & Performing ArtsSCAPA
See listing
7:30 PM · $13.26 +
Back through the DECADES Dance Party/Latin Night
The Salsa Center · 817 Lane Allen Rd, Lexington, KY 40504
Workshops & Classes
$13.26 +
Sold out8:00 PM · $13.26 +
Muscle Men Male Strippers Revue & Male Strip Club Shows Lexington, KY
Muscle Men Male Strippers Lexington · 267 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
Theater & Performing Arts
$13.26 +
8:00 PM · See listing
Dave Matthews Tribute Band
Manchester Music Hall · 899 Manchester St.
Concerts & Live MusicDave Matthews Tribute Band
See listing
8:00 PM · See listing
Zach John King
The Burl
Community & Social
See listing
8:30 PM · $17.85 +
HORROR CIRCUS - RICHMOND, KY
Madison County Fairgrounds · 3237 Old Irvine Road, Richmond, KY 40475
Theater & Performing Arts
$17.85 +
9:30 PM · $101 +
Jeff Dye
Comedy Off Broadway · 161 Lexington Green Cir # C4
Theater & Performing ArtsJeff Dye
$101 +
Sat, Nov 7
9:00 AM · $10 +
Making Room: More Love, Less Fear
Restoration Church · 1206 North Limestone, Lexington, KY 40505
Community & Social
$10 +
10:00 AM · Free
Bird Walk at Jacobson Park
Jacobson Park · 4001 Athens Boonesboro Road, Lexington, KY 40509
Hiking & Outdoors
Free
10:00 AM · Free
Highland Cow Christmas Photo Experience
Old Tobacco Farm · 777 Locust Fork Road, Stamping Ground, KY 40379
Seasonal & Holiday
Free
10:00 AM · Free
Patient Drive At Blue Sage Dispensary - Georgetown
1561 Paris Pike · 1561 Paris Pike, Georgetown, KY 40324
Wellness & Mindfulness
Free
10:00 AM · Free
Central KY Workshop: KY State Historic Preservation Plan (2028-2038)
Phoenix Building · 101 E. Vine St., Lexington, KY 40507
Community & Social
Free
10:00 AM · Free
Bonus Savings Event
California Closets - Lexington · 120 Summit At Fritz Farm Suite 115, Lexington, KY 40517
Business & Networking
Free
Plan ahead
Recycle Center Tour - Dec. 3
Thu, Dec 3 · Lexington Recycle Center
Hancock & Shouse Holiday Concert
Sat, Dec 19 · Hotel Thoroughbred
The Peppermint Ball, DanceSport Event and Fundraiser
Sat, Dec 5 · The Ballroom House
Christmas at Aisling House: Christmas Brunch
Sun, Dec 6 · Aisling House
Motivational Interviewing Advanced Skills Training
Thu, Dec 3 · New Vista Regional Office, Building 2
Standup Comedy at Country Boy Brewing! (Georgetown, KY)
Sat, Nov 21 · Country Boy Brewing
The Vault's Annual Friendsgiving
Sat, Nov 21 · 235 S Main St
Recycle Center Tour - Dec. 5 (multiple times)
Sat, Dec 5 · Lexington Recycle Center
Frequently asked questions about events in Lexington
- What percentage of events in Lexington are free?
- About 15% of the listed events in Lexington are free. This means roughly one in seven events does not require a ticket purchase.
- Which venues have the most upcoming events?
- The venues with the most upcoming listings are the Lexington Opera House, Rupp Arena, Comedy Off Broadway, Manchester Music Hall, Carriage House Theatre - Lexington, and Keeneland. These locations host a significant portion of the city's total event count.
- What are the most common types of events listed?
- The most common event types are Sports & Fitness and Theater & Performing Arts, each with about 150 listings. Other frequent categories include Concerts & Live Music, Business & Networking, Community & Social, and Seasonal & Holiday events.
- Who are some performers with upcoming dates?
- Performers with upcoming dates include the Kentucky Wildcats Womens Basketball team, the Kentucky Wildcats Men's Basketball team, and the basketball team generally. Other acts scheduled to perform are Proof and Dial M For Murder - The Play.