French Lick Resort Announces Summer Concerts: Jake Owen, Uncle Kracker, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band & Kip Moore

by Doug Dreisbach | Apr 8, 2025 | FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE BALLET

What’s the only thing better than a summertime concert? How about an entire concert weekend.

It’s that time to get summer concert plans on the calendar, and you’ll want to check out the summer concert lineup that French Lick Resort has on tap. A 75-minute jaunt from Louisville, French Lick is the sweet spot of entertainment destinations: easy drive, great acts at the right price, and best of all — so much to explore at the resort before or after the concert.

Picture some of the possibilities:

Plan a spa day, play a round at their award-winning Pete Dye or Donald Ross courses, hit the casino, go horseback riding, experience a proper afternoon tea service, try the sporting clays and archery ranges, go bowling, sit down to a steakhouse dinner. And if you’d rather take it slow, sleep in and relax by the pool — also a worthy option that fits the laid-back vibe there).

Whichever path you choose, you’ll want to make a weekend of it at one of their three hotels: the historic French Lick Springs Hotel, West Baden Springs Hotel, or the Valley Tower Hotel. Make it there for a concert night, parlay it into a weekend getaway, and it just might become your new go-to entertainment destination. 

Jake Owen & Uncle Kracker – June 21

Jake Owen with special guest Uncle Kracker
Saturday, June 21

Why you’ll want to see this show: Two terrific acts on one ticket. You can “Drift Away” with Uncle Kracker, who’s always the soundtrack of good times with his boldly breezy blend of country, pop, rock, and hip-hop. And could Jake Owen’s hits be more perfect sing-along songs for summer nights? Kick back for a “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” and go “Beachin’” with one of country music’s biggest voices who has produced 10 No. 1 singles.

Add it to the weekend itinerary: Book a Bourbon Tasting Train Package and pre-game for the concert in style. This joint venture between the resort and the nearby French Lick Scenic Railway offers a train excursion with bourbons and paired appetizers, plus overnight accommodations at the end of the evening. You can take the 5 p.m. train ride and be back in plenty of time to see the headliners take the concert stage at 8.

More of a wine person? Try the afternoon Wine & Canvas event at West Baden Springs Hotel, and have dinner at Ballard’s in the Atrium under the hotel’s iconic dome before the concert.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – July 25

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Friday, July 25

Why you’ll want to see this show: It’s the last call to see this three-time Grammy-winning group. They’re taking one final victory lap on All the Good Times: The Farewell Tour. You’ll be able to hear their first major hit, “Mr. Bojangles,” plus chart-toppers “Long Hard Road (The Sharecropper’s Dream),” “Modern Day Romance,” and “Fishin’ in the Dark.”

Add it to the weekend itinerary: Make it over to French Lick Casino and keep the good times (and the music) rolling. They’ll have DJ entertainment going until 1 a.m. both nights this weekend with Hot Summer Nights on Friday and country line dancing on Saturday. Once you’ve tried your hand at the slot machines, blackjack table or sportsbook, it’s just a short walk or a free trolley ride to your hotel room.

Kip Moore – August 23

Kip Moore
Saturday, August 23 

Why you’ll want to see this show: Because the whole world has caught on to this country star who’s produced more than a dozen chart-topping singles. Moore’s tour sweeps through Canada, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Netherlands, and the UK this year before coming back to the U.S.A. to thrill fans with “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck,” “Hey Pretty Girl,” “Beer Money,” and “More Girls Like You.” 

Add it to the weekend itinerary: Fancy or sporty — whatever speed you feel like, there’s something to enjoy.

Have dinner with an unforgettable view at the Sunday evening Sunset Dinner at The Mansion at Pete Dye — well worth staying an extra day. Horse-drawn carriage rides at the hotels are another slice of luxury. And if you’re looking for some fun in the sun, play a round at Sand Creek, the resort’s new short course perfect for seasoned golfers and first-timers alike.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.FrenchLick.com