Upcoming · Louisville, KY
Things to Do in Louisville, KY
Louisville, Kentucky, founded in 1778 and home to around 250,000 people, currently lists about 1,200 upcoming events, with roughly 550 occurring within the next 30 days. Approximately 15% of these listings are free. The most common event types include Sports & Fitness with about 250 entries, followed by Concerts & Live Music and Theater & Performing Arts, each with around 200. Community & Social and Business & Networking events account for about 100 listings each, while Seasonal & Holiday events make up about 60. The venues with the highest number of upcoming listings are Churchill Downs, KFC Yum! Center, Mercury Ballroom, Kentucky Center - Whitney Hall, Whitney Hall, and KFC Yum Center. Notable performers and attractions scheduled include Churchill Downs Fall Racing, Louisville Cardinals Womens Basketball, Disney Presents The Lion King touring show, Jack's Lantern Trail, and Louisville Cardinals Basketball games.
City facts
- Population
- 246,161 (2020)
- Area
- 171.7 km²
- Elevation
- 142 m
- Founded
- 1778
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music203Theater & Performing Arts181Comedy23Festivals5Exhibitions & Art11Museums & Heritage1Food & Drink52Sports & Fitness302Family & Kids19Nightlife & Clubbing20Hiking & Outdoors1Workshops & Classes49Talks & Lectures15Movies & Film24Community & Social116Business & Networking104Wellness & Mindfulness47Seasonal & Holiday66Literary7Conferences & Summits6🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Fri, Oct 16
5:00 PM · $15 +
Family Weekend 2026
Bellarmine University · 2001 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205
Family & Kids
$15 +
5:00 PM · Free
Trunk or Treat - Hosted by Goldfish Swim School St. Matthews
Goldfish Swim School - St. Matthews · 4176 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40207
Family & Kids
Free
5:00 PM · Free
Young Adult Retreat
8800 Mitchell Ln · 8800 Mitchell Lane, Louisville, KY 40272
Community & Social
Free
5:30 PM · $30.23 +
Wine Tasting, Tapas, Music, Dance
The Bells and the Whistles Wine House · 401 South str, West Point, KY 40177
Food & Drink
$30.23 +
5:30 PM · Free
Air1 Worship Now - Louisville, KY - ChildFund Volunteers
Louisville Palace Theatre · 625 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Concerts & Live Music
Free
Sold out6:00 PM · $75.48 +
Make Your Own Plant Pot or Vase Pottery Workshop
Above the Dirt Garden Shop · 10104 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40299
Workshops & Classes
$75.48 +
6:00 PM · $10 +
Halloween Stuffy Sleepover at Carmichael's Frankfort Ave.
2720 Frankfort Ave · 2720 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
Seasonal & Holiday
$10 +
6:00 PM · Free
Community Choir Workshop with Bishop Leonard Scott
First Congregational Methodist · 3810 Garland Avenue, Louisville, KY 40211
Workshops & Classes
Free
6:00 PM · $41.54 +
Halloween Paint and Sip in Louisville | Choose Your Ghost or Bat Painting
1939 Goldsmith Ln ste 216 · 1939 Goldsmith Lane #ste 216, Louisville, KY 40218
Workshops & Classes
$41.54 +
7:00 PM · See listing
Louisville Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. Duke Blue Devils Volleyball
L&N Federal Credit Union Arena (Formerly Cardinal Arena) · 2100 So. Floyd Street
Sports & FitnessLouisville Cardinals Women's Volleyball
See listing
7:00 PM · $12.24 +
Illusions The Drag Queen Show Louisville - Drag Queen Dinner Show
Illusions The Drag Queen Show Louisville · 527 W Market St, Louisville, KY 40018
Nightlife & Clubbing
$12.24 +
Sold out7:00 PM · $18.92 +
Doom Scroll, Helga Pataki, Damn Near Dead, and As Good As Sisterhood in LKY
Air Devils Inn · 2802 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40205
Theater & Performing Arts
$18.92 +
7:00 PM · See listing
Tauren Wells - Air1 Worship Now Tour
The Louisville Palace · 625 S. 4th Street
Concerts & Live MusicTauren Wells
See listing
7:00 PM · $29 +
Tauren Wells
Louisville Palace · 625 4th Ave
Theater & Performing ArtsTauren Wells
$29 +
7:00 PM · $12.51 +
The Way Back - On Stage @ Dog Haus Biergarten
415 Bank St
Concerts & Live Music
$12.51 +
8:00 PM · $12.24 +
BuffBoyzz Gay Friendly Male Strip Clubs & Male Strippers Louisville, KY
BuffBoyzz Gay Friendly Male Strippers Louisville · Louisville, KY 40018
Theater & Performing Arts
$12.24 +
8:00 PM · $13.26 +
Hip-Hop Battle Silent Disco at Butchertown Brewing: Old School v New School
Butchertown Brewing · 1860 Mellwood Avenue #187, Louisville, KY 40206
Concerts & Live Music
$13.26 +
8:00 PM · $65 +
Whispers on Whiskey Row: The Dark History of Derby City Tour
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Community & Social
$65 +
8:00 PM · $16.50 +
Mary Todd Lincoln House Self Guided Tour Ticket
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Community & Social
$16.50 +
8:00 PM · $12.24 +
Muscle Men Male Strippers Revue & Male Strip Club Shows Louisville, KY
Muscle Men Male Strippers Louisville · 432 W Liberty St, Louisville, KY 40018
Theater & Performing Arts
$12.24 +
8:00 PM · $119 +
Louisville Food and History Walking Tour of NuLu
636 E Main St
Food & Drink
$119 +
8:00 PM · $20 +
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Historic Old Louisville Neighborhood & Visitors Center
Community & Social
$20 +
8:00 PM · $35.88 +
LouisvilleComedySPOT - Alex Reymundo - Fri, Oct 16
Mr G's Bar & Grill · 10432 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40223
Theater & Performing Arts
$35.88 +
8:00 PM · See listing
Gasolina Party
Fourth Street Live
Nightlife & Clubbing
See listing
8:00 PM · $12.97 +
Louisville Male Strippers UNLEASHED Male Revue Louisville, KY 8-10 PM
Louisville Male Strippers Unleashed · 321 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
Theater & Performing Arts
$12.97 +
8:00 PM · $26.50 +
Old Louisville Walking Tour Recommended by The New York Times! @ 4th and Ormsby
West Ormsby Avenue & South 4th Street
Community & Social
$26.50 +
8:00 PM · See listing
Lucero - presented by 91.9 WFPK
Mercury Ballroom · 611 S 4th Street
Concerts & Live MusicLucero
See listing
8:00 PM · Free
Don't Tell Comedy - Old Louisville
The Woodbine Chamber at the former Chapel of St. Philip Neri · 236 Woodbine Street, Louisville, KY 40208
Theater & Performing Arts
Free
8:00 PM · $60 +
Lucero - Band
Mercury Ballroom · 611 4th Street
Concerts & Live MusicLucero - Band
$60 +
8:00 PM · See listing
Lucero
Mercury Ballroom
Concerts & Live Music
See listing
Plan ahead
Magical Midwinter - An Interactive Experience
Fri, Nov 27 · Logan Street Market
Trap Testimony Brunch - Thankful Edition
Sun, Nov 22 · 5721 Preston Hwy
Metztli’s 2 Year Anniversary: Taco & Tequila Tuesday
Mon, Nov 9 · Metztli Modern Mexican Cuisine & Bar
Nurse Lucy Higgs Nichols - Battlefield Angel of Mercy
Sat, Nov 7 · Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
Medium Build Presents The King of Having Fun on Tour
Fri, Nov 13 · Mercury Ballroom
Louisville Halloween Bar Crawl 2026
Sat, Oct 31 · ATOMIC
Amy Boyles presents The Magical Spice Tea Shop
Sat, Dec 5 · Witches Brew Coffee
Marina Ubaldi Ritter and Lucinda Zoe: Life, Art, Community, and Cookery
Thu, Nov 5 · Carmichael's Bookstore
Frequently asked questions about events in Louisville
- How many events are free in Louisville?
- About 15% of the total listed events are free. This means roughly one in seven events does not require a ticket purchase.
- Which venues host the most events in this city?
- The venues with the most upcoming listings are Churchill Downs, KFC Yum! Center, Mercury Ballroom, Kentucky Center - Whitney Hall, Whitney Hall, and KFC Yum Center.
- What is the most popular type of event listed?
- Sports & Fitness is the most common category with about 250 listings. Concerts & Live Music and Theater & Performing Arts follow closely with around 200 entries each.
- Who are some performers with upcoming dates?
- Upcoming performers and attractions include Churchill Downs Fall Racing, Louisville Cardinals Womens Basketball, Disney Presents The Lion King touring show, Jack's Lantern Trail, and Louisville Cardinals Basketball games.