It is almost time for two of the most rocking weekend of the year in Louisville when Danny Wimmer Presents brings Louder Than Life (Sept. 17-20) and Bourbon & Beyond (Sept. 24-27) back to the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center for two consecutive weekends of unforgettable performances, food, drinks and festival fun.
Louisville Ballet announced the appointment of Felicia Swoope as its new Executive Director. An accomplished arts executive, producer, curator, educator, and former professional dancer, Swoope brings more than 20 years of leadership experience to the fifth-oldest continually operating professional ballet company in the United States as it enters its landmark 75th Anniversary season.
NuLu Fest, one of Louisville’s favorite neighborhood celebrations, returns Saturday, September 19, for its 16th year, inviting residents and visitors to experience the creativity, culture and community that have helped shape the NuLu neighborhood.
The countdown to Louder Than Life 2026 is officially on, and fans can now start planning their festival weekend.
Daily set times have been announced for the four-day rock, metal and punk festival, returning to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville September 17–20.
Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the electrifying Elvis Presley bio-musical, Heartbreak Hotel, opening August 12 and running through September 27, 2026. For reservations and ticket information, call 812-288-8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com.
Created by Sean Cercone and David Abbinanti, with a concept by Floyd Mutrux, Heartbreak Hotel chronicles the remarkable rise of Elvis Presley from humble beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi, to becoming the legendary “King of Rock and Roll”. Featuring more than 40 unforgettable hits including “That’s All Right”, “Jailhouse Rock”, “Hound Dog”, “Blue Suede Shoes”, “Love Me Tender”, and the title song “Heartbreak Hotel”, this high-energy musical celebrates the music and the man who forever changed popular culture.
The Louisville Orchestra will open its 2026–27 season with a free Music Without Borders concert featuring Grammy-nominated percussionist and vocalist Pedrito Martinez and the acclaimed Pedrito Martinez Group on Saturday, September 12, at 8:30 p.m. at Iroquois Amphitheater. Registration is available now at LouisvilleOrchestra.org.
The performance marks the return of a beloved Louisville Orchestra tradition, opening the season at Iroquois Amphitheater and bringing the Orchestra and the community together for a celebratory evening of live music.
