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Things to do in Louisville, September 2026

Browse 41 upcoming events and things to do in Louisville during September 2026. Highlights include Rio Da Yung OG - The World is M.I.N.E. Tour, Louisville Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. TCU Volleyball, DOWN RODEO with STONE TRIBUTE PILOTS and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Rio Da Yung OG - The World is M.I.N.E. Tour

Rio Da Yung OG - The World is M.I.N.E. Tour

Louisville · Mercury BallroomWed, Sep 2Music
Louisville Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. TCU Volleyball

Louisville Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. TCU Volleyball

Louisville · L&N Federal Credit Union Arena (Formerly Cardinal Arena)Fri, Sep 4Sport
DOWN RODEO with STONE TRIBUTE PILOTS

DOWN RODEO with STONE TRIBUTE PILOTS

Louisville · Mercury BallroomSat, Sep 5Music
Afroman

Afroman

Louisville · Mercury BallroomSun, Sep 6Music
Ray LaMontagne - Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour presented by 91.9 WFPK

Ray LaMontagne - Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour presented by 91.9 WFPK

Louisville · The Louisville PalaceMon, Sep 7Music
Blues Traveler / Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors

Blues Traveler / Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors

Louisville · Iroquois AmphitheaterWed, Sep 9Music
Louisville Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. University of Missouri Volleyball

Louisville Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. University of Missouri Volleyball

Louisville · KFC Yum! CenterThu, Sep 10Sport
Twilight Thursday - Reserved Seating

Twilight Thursday - Reserved Seating · Sep 10

Louisville · Churchill DownsFri, Sep 11Sport
Twilight Thursday - General Admission

Twilight Thursday - General Admission · Sep 10

Louisville · Churchill DownsFri, Sep 11Sport
Twilight Thursday - Dining

Twilight Thursday - Dining · Sep 10

Louisville · Churchill DownsFri, Sep 11Sport
Thomas Rhett: The Soundtrack to Life Tour

Thomas Rhett: The Soundtrack to Life Tour

Louisville · KFC Yum! CenterFri, Sep 11Music
CANN PRESENTS: YACHT ROCK REVUE- PRIMETIME

CANN PRESENTS: YACHT ROCK REVUE- PRIMETIME

Louisville · Iroquois AmphitheaterFri, Sep 11Music
Day At The Races - General Admission

Day At The Races - General Admission

Louisville · Churchill DownsFri, Sep 11Sport
Day At The Races - Reserved Seating

Day At The Races - Reserved Seating

Louisville · Churchill DownsFri, Sep 11Sport
84 - Van Halen Tribute

84 - Van Halen Tribute

Louisville · Mercury BallroomSat, Sep 12Music
Road to the Kentucky Derby Kickoff - General Admission

Road to the Kentucky Derby Kickoff - General Admission

Louisville · Churchill DownsSat, Sep 12Sport
Road to the Kentucky Derby Kickoff - Dining

Road to the Kentucky Derby Kickoff - Dining

Louisville · Churchill DownsSat, Sep 12Sport
Road to the Kentucky Derby Kickoff - Reserved Seating

Road to the Kentucky Derby Kickoff - Reserved Seating

Louisville · Churchill DownsSat, Sep 12Sport
An Evening with Joanne Shaw Taylor presented by 91.9 WFPK

An Evening with Joanne Shaw Taylor presented by 91.9 WFPK

Louisville · Mercury BallroomSun, Sep 13Music
Peaches- No Lube So Rude Tour

Peaches- No Lube So Rude Tour

Louisville · Iroquois AmphitheaterWed, Sep 16Music
Herb Alpert w/ The Tijuana Brass

Herb Alpert w/ The Tijuana Brass

Louisville · W. L. Lyons Brown TheatreWed, Sep 16Music
Louder Than Life

Louder Than Life · Sep 17

Louisville · Kentucky Expo CenterThu, Sep 17Music
Twilight Thursday - Reserved Seating

Twilight Thursday - Reserved Seating · Sep 17

Louisville · Churchill DownsFri, Sep 18Sport
Ashley McBryde: Into The Wild Tour

Ashley McBryde: Into The Wild Tour

Louisville · The Louisville PalaceFri, Sep 18Music
Louder Than Life

Louder Than Life · Sep 18

Louisville · Kentucky Expo CenterFri, Sep 18Music
Louder Than Life

Louder Than Life · Sep 19

Louisville · Kentucky Expo CenterSat, Sep 19Music
Downs After Dark - General Admission

Downs After Dark - General Admission

Louisville · Churchill DownsSun, Sep 20Sport
Downs After Dark - Dining

Downs After Dark - Dining

Louisville · Churchill DownsSun, Sep 20Sport
Downs After Dark - Reserved Seating

Downs After Dark - Reserved Seating

Louisville · Churchill DownsSun, Sep 20Sport
Louder Than Life

Louder Than Life · Sep 20

Louisville · Kentucky Expo CenterSun, Sep 20Music
The Bacon Brothers - People In The World Tour presented by 91.9 WFPK

The Bacon Brothers - People In The World Tour presented by 91.9 WFPK

Louisville · The Louisville PalaceMon, Sep 21Music
Phantogram - presented by 91.9 WFPK

Phantogram - presented by 91.9 WFPK

Louisville · Mercury BallroomTue, Sep 22Music
Pixies: Presented By 91.9 WFPK

Pixies: Presented By 91.9 WFPK

Louisville · Iroquois AmphitheaterWed, Sep 23Music
Bourbon & Beyond

Bourbon & Beyond · Sep 24

Louisville · Kentucky Expo CenterThu, Sep 24Music
Twilight Thursday - General Admission

Twilight Thursday - General Admission · Sep 24

Louisville · Churchill DownsFri, Sep 25Sport
Twilight Thursday - Dining

Twilight Thursday - Dining · Sep 24

Louisville · Churchill DownsFri, Sep 25Sport
Bourbon & Beyond

Bourbon & Beyond · Sep 25

Louisville · Kentucky Expo CenterFri, Sep 25Music
United We Dance: Festival Energy. All Night (18+ event)

United We Dance: Festival Energy. All Night (18+ event)

Louisville · Mercury BallroomSat, Sep 26Music
Bourbon & Beyond

Bourbon & Beyond · Sep 26

Louisville · Kentucky Expo CenterSat, Sep 26Music
Bourbon & Beyond

Bourbon & Beyond · Sep 27

Louisville · Kentucky Expo CenterSun, Sep 27Music
Louisville Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Women's Volleyball

Louisville Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Women's Volleyball

Louisville · L&N Federal Credit Union Arena (Formerly Cardinal Arena)Thu, Oct 1Sport

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Back to culture

September is when indoor culture typically returns in force — theatre, gallery and concert seasons reopen alongside the last open-air events of the year.

  • Look for season-opening concerts, theatre premieres and gallery shows
  • Catch harvest festivals and the last open-air markets before autumn
  • Book ahead for autumn arts and film festivals that often launch this month