Louisville Kentucky Entertainment & Events
Cinema
Cinemark Tinseltown USA
4400 Towne Center Drive • Louisville, KY 40241
502-326-0088
Enjoy the latest Hollywood hits at this stadium-style movie theatre. more...
Night Life
Angel's Rock Bar
432B South Fourth Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-540-1461
Part lounge, part nightclub, all rock 'n roll." They offer weekly entertainment with live music and DJs. more...Comedy Caravan
1250 Bardstown Road • Louisville, KY 40204
Located in the Heart of the Highlands
502-459-0022
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
230 East Main Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-582-9945
This bar offers fantastic, live blues music. more...Hotel Nightclub
410 South Fourth Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-540-1461
"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
424 South Fourth Street #131 • Louisville, KY 40202
502-562-9400
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
432B South Fourth Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-540-1461
Their motto is "all fiesta, no siesta." This popular night spot also serves Tex-Mex favorites. more...Louisville Improv
441 South 4th Street • Louisville, KY 40202
Located at 4th Street Live
502-581-1332
This comedy club promises big laughs and some of the best names in comedy. You can have dinner and drinks while enjoying what is certain to be a night of fun. more...
Concerts & Performances
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
501 West Main Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-562-0100
Kentucky's premier performing arts center offering ballet, opera, orchestra, concerts, children's theatre and more. more...Kentucky Opera
323 West Broadway, Suite 601 • Louisville, KY 40202
502-584-4500
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
625 South Fourth Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-583-4555
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
323 West Broadway, Suite 700 • Louisville, KY 40202
502-587-8681
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
2800 Breckenridge Lane • Louisville, KY 40220
Located at the Breckinridge Inn
502-456-5050
Jerry Green & Friends Nightclub is open seven nights a week and features vocalist, Jerry Green.Louisville Memorial Auditorium
970 South Fourth Street • Louisville, KY 40203
502-584-4911
This historic auditorium seats 1,742 and hosts over 100 performances annually. more...Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus [Thursday, Apr. 25, 2013]
KFC Yum! Center • Louisville, KY 40202
KFC Yum! Center
800-745-3000
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents BOOM A RING, an action-packed circus spectacular where the energy bursts out of the ring, into the audience and bounces back to electrify the Ringling Bros.® performers. Circus-goers will enjoy an up-close and personal experience as they sit feet away from beautiful white tigers, majestic Asian elephants and thrilling acrobats from around the world. The action in BOOM A RING bounces from one high-energy act to the next, featuring a daring crossbow demonstration that takes archery to new extremes, a gravity-defying performance on the whirling Wheel of Steel, a high-wire extravaganza that tests the limits of human balance and breathtaking aerialists gracefully soaring over the audience’s heads. BOOM A RING is a one-of-a-kind experience that engages all the senses while providing Children Of All Ages with a day at The Greatest Show On Earth® they never imagined possible! This show is going on from April 25th-28th 2013. See website for available showtimes. more...
Plays & Productions
Louisville Ballet
315 East Main Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-583-3150
The State Ballet of Kentucky offers the finest in classical and contemporary performances. more...Kentucky Shakespeare Festival
1387 South Fourth Street • Louisville, KY 40203
C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheatre in Central Park
502-583-8738
Produces free professional performances of Shakespeare in Central Park. more...PNC Bank Broadway Across America
611 West Main Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-584-7469
Enjoy the finest touring shows including wonderful plays and musicals. more...W.L. Lyons Brown Theatre
315 West Broadway • Louisville, KY 40202
502-562-0188
A variety of plays are performed in this 1,400 seat theatre and conference center.Actors Theatre of Louisville
316 West Main Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-584-1205
"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
1001 South Third Street • Louisville, KY 40203
502-584-6383
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
129 East River Road • Louisville, KY 40202
502-574-3768
An annual 4th of July celebration with music and fireworks along the waterfront. Every July 3rd & 4th. more...Louisville Blues-N-Barbecue Festival, The
3005 Water Road • Louisville, KY 40201
River Road and Zorn Avenue
502-583-0333
This festival offers live blues music, kid's entertainment area, great barbecue and more. more...Lebowski Fest
120 Webster Street, Suite 115 • Louisville, KY 40206
502-583-9290
A celebration of all things Lebowski. more...Fright Night Film Fest
Located at the Fern Valley Hotel
310-693-4635
Screenings, vendors and lots of stars of horror films will be present. more...Louisville Visual Arts Festival
713 East Market Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-589-9254
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
2988 Newburg Road • Louisville, KY 40205
I-264 & Newburg Road - 1 Block North
502-459-0250
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...Kentucky State Fair
937 Phillips Lane • Louisville, KY 40209
Held in the Kentucky Exposition Center
502-367-5180
Held each August for 11 days, "America’s largest air-conditioned fair" features a wide selection of exhibits, rides, food, crafts, animals, competitions, music, games and live entertainment. more...Brew At The Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian Way • Louisville, KY 40213
502-459-2181
Enjoy unique brews from dozens of local & regional breweries, as well as a selection of locally produced wines. While enjoying these fabulous drinks, taste samples of delicious specialties from local restaurants. Bring your lawn chairs and lounge on the lawn while listening to the 70s and 80s inspired tunes of 100% Poly. A selection of non-alcoholic products and water will also be provided. more...Spirit of Kentucky Balloon Festival
Located at Historic Bowman Field
502-491-1076
The sights and sounds will lift your spirit and deliver fun for the entire family. You won't want to miss the 70+ balloons, five balloon events, kid's fun zone, art festival, music, food and so much more. The Festival is held at historic Bowman Field, the country's oldest continually operating airport. more...Abbey Road on the River
501 West Main Street • Louisville, KY 40202
The Kentucky Center and Belvedere Festival Park
818-203-7698
Live entertainment on 10 stages, food, drinks, and Beatles mania await you at this annual Louisville celebration. more...Kentucky Reggae Festival
3005 River Road • Louisville, KY 40202
Water Tower on River Road & Zorn Avenue
502-583-0333
Takes place during Memorial Day Weekend. Enjoy a Caribbean market, ethnic food, and tons of great reggae music. more...Louisville Irish Festival [Saturday, Sep. 28, 2013]
Belvedere/Riverfront Plaza
502-797-3435
This outdoor festival features local bands, ethnic food, pipers, cultural exhibits and more. It occurs in September. more...North American International Livestock Exposition [Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013]
Kentucky Exposition Center
502-595-3166
The North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) is the world's largest all-breed, purebred livestock exposition. Nine different types of livestock compete in the exposition, and the purebred beef and sheep events are the largest in the world. Accompanying the event, the North American Quarter Horse Show is among the top five shows in the nation and the North American Championship Rodeo features the invitational finals for the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). Throughout the show, visitors will also enjoy the Giant Country Store with its nearly 150 commercial vendors. Whether you are a visitor, rodeo fan, or an exhibitor, new information about the North American International Livestock Exposition can be found right here, so check back often. more...
Sporting Events
Kentucky Derby
700 Central Avenue • Louisville, KY 40208
Churchill Downs Racetrack
502-636-4400
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
401 East Main Street • Louisville, KY 40202
502-212-BATS
See Minor League baseball action with the Louisville Bats at Louisville Slugger Stadium. more...Churchill Downs
700 Central Avenue • Louisville, KY 40208
502-636-4400
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...
Parades
St. Patrick's Parade
502-228-5237
More than 100 units will be on hand for the St. Patrick's Parade in Louisville. more...
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