Entertainment & Events in Louisville, Kentucky

Cinema

Cinemark Tinseltown USA 502-326-0088
4400 Towne Center Drive
Louisville, KY 40241
Enjoy the latest Hollywood hits at this stadium-style movie theatre. more

Night Life

Angel's Rock Bar 502-540-1461
432B South Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Part lounge, part nightclub, all rock 'n roll." They offer weekly entertainment with live music and DJs. more
Comedy Caravan 502-459-0022
1250 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40204
Located in the Heart of the Highlands
Comedy Caravan has helped Kentuckiana share the laughs for over 21-years! See the website listed above for more information. more
Stevie Ray's Blues Bar 502-582-9945
230 East Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
This bar offers fantastic, live blues music. more
Meta 502-822-META
425 West Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY 40202
A cocktail bar in downtown Louisville that focuses on "classic cocktails with a playful, inclusive, and contemporary twist." more
Hotel Nightclub 502-540-1461
410 South Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
"Music, art, fashion and five star service fuse to create a luxurious environment set to redefine Louisville's nightlife." Hotel features international DJ talent, premium club service, unique cocktails and decadent VIP "Hotel" rooms. more
Howl at the Moon 502-562-9400
424 South Fourth Street #131
Louisville, KY 40202
Howl at the Moon takes the term "piano bar" to new heights. The "Howl" is a hot spot for birthdays, anniversaries, bachelor, and bachelorette parties. more
Tengo Sed Cantina 502-540-1461
432B South Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Their motto is "all fiesta, no siesta." This popular night spot also serves Tex-Mex favorites. more
Haymarket Whiskey Bar 502-442-0523
331 East Market Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Haymarket Whiskey Bar features more than 50 whiskeys by the drink, over 50 bottled beers from the US & around the world, and 7 rotating taps that feature American & Belgian craft beers. In addition to the great bar selection, they also feature live music four nights a week. more
Back Door, The 502-451-0659
1250 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40204
A friendly neighborhood tavern. more

Concerts & Performances

Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts 502-562-0100
501 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Kentucky's premier performing arts center offering ballet, opera, orchestra, concerts, children's theatre and more. more
Kentucky Opera 502-584-4500
323 West Broadway, Suite 601
Louisville, KY 40202
A respected regional company that offers the Kentucky Opera Studio Artists Program and other growing outreach programs, in addition to their fine performances. more
Louisville Palace, The 502-583-4555
625 South Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
This theatre offers a variety of entertainment. The lobby features 100 faces carved in the ceiling and the stunning auditorium is designed as a village courtyard with flora, fauna, and stars. more
Louisville Orchestra, The 502-587-8681
323 West Broadway, Suite 700
Louisville, KY 40202
A full-time symphony orchestra employing 70 musicians, the Louisville Orchestra offers 5 concert series to the community, ranging from classical to family programs. more
Jerry Green & Friends 502-456-5050
2800 Breckenridge Lane
Louisville, KY 40220
Located at the Breckinridge Inn
Jerry Green & Friends Nightclub is open seven nights a week and features vocalist, Jerry Green.
Louisville Memorial Auditorium 502-584-4911
970 South Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40203
This historic auditorium seats 1,742 and hosts over 100 performances annually. more

Plays & Productions

Louisville Ballet 502-583-3150
315 East Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
The State Ballet of Kentucky offers the finest in classical and contemporary performances. more
Kentucky Shakespeare Festival 502-583-8738
1387 South Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40203
C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheatre in Central Park
Produces free professional performances of Shakespeare in Central Park. more
PNC Bank Broadway Across America 502-584-7469
611 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Enjoy the finest touring shows including wonderful plays and musicals. more
W.L. Lyons Brown Theatre 502-562-0188
315 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
A variety of plays are performed in this 1,400 seat theatre and conference center.
Actors Theatre of Louisville 502-584-1205
316 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
"Louisville's only Tony Award-winning theatre and the State Theatre of Kentucky. Experience live theatre and great entertainment variety with fascinating dramas, engaging comedies, extraordinary adventures, lively musicals and groundbreaking new plays." more

Festivals & Fairs

Kentucky Derby Festival 502-584-6383
1001 South Third Street
Louisville, KY 40203
The Festival is one of the premiere events of its kind in the world. The Derby Festival is a whirlwind of 70 special events. The Festival begins each April with Opening Ceremonies - Thunder Over Louisville, now the nation's largest annual fireworks extravaganza. The ensuing two weeks of excitement and entertainment promises something for everyone. more
Waterfront Independence Festival 502-574-3768
129 East River Road
Louisville, KY 40202
An annual 4th of July celebration with music and fireworks along the waterfront. Every July 3rd & 4th. more
Louisville Blues-N-Barbecue Festival, The 502-583-0333
3005 Water Road
Louisville, KY 40201
River Road and Zorn Avenue
This festival offers live blues music, kid's entertainment area, great barbecue and more. more
Lebowski Fest 502-583-9290
120 Webster Street, Suite 115
Louisville, KY 40206
A celebration of all things Lebowski. more
Fright Night Film Fest 310-693-4635
Located at the Fern Valley Hotel
Screenings, vendors and lots of stars of horror films will be present. more
Louisville Visual Arts Festival 502-589-9254
713 East Market Street
Louisville, KY 40202
The Louisville Visual Arts Festival celebrates contemporary visual art with a diverse program of exhibitions, programs, entertainment and educational events. This festival serves as a showcase for new and established talent, and is distinctive for its diverse offerings, international reach, and embrace of the most imaginative and creative directions in recent art. more
Louisville First-Annual Fall Festival & Kids' Fair 502-459-0250
2988 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY 40205
I-264 & Newburg Road - 1 Block North
Come and enjoy the delights of autumn at Louisville First Fall Festival & Kids Fair. Bring the whole family for this special, free event. It is a great way to enjoy the season with food, fun, games, prizes, and friends. Kids' Fair has become an annual event for the whole community. There will be prizes, family pictures, hay/tractor rides, giant inflatables, game booths, food vendors, craft booth, face painting, a clown, petting zoo, scavenger hunts, and a bluegrass band. more

Sporting Events

Kentucky Derby 502-636-4400
700 Central Avenue
Louisville, KY 40208
Churchill Downs Racetrack
The Kentucky Derby is a high stakes equine race for thoroughbred horses, held annually in Louisville on the first Saturday in May. Thoroughbred racetrack Churchill Downs, opened in 1875, hosts the race each year. The Kentucky Derby is preceded by the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. more
Louisville Bats 502-212-BATS
401 East Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
See Minor League baseball action with the Louisville Bats at Louisville Slugger Stadium. more
Churchill Downs 502-636-4400
700 Central Avenue
Louisville, KY 40208
In 1875, Churchill Downs officially opened and began its tradition as "Home of the Kentucky Derby." Watch a future legend win a race or maybe even place a bet or two. more

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