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Your Weekend Guide to Louisville
October 16 – October 18, 2026 · 77 events
This weekend in Louisville, Kentucky brings 77 live events across the city — from community to music to arts & culture. 18 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.
Louisville's live events scene is anchored by its bourbon culture, horse racing heritage, and a thriving independent music community. The Louisville Palace, a stunning 1928 movie palace, hosts major concerts and events in a 2,700-seat theater dripping with ornate Spanish-Baroque detail. Mercury Ballroom and Headliners Music Hall book national touring acts. Zanzabar anchors the indie and eclectic circuit in the Shelby Park neighborhood. The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts presents Broadway tours and cultural programming. Forecastle Festival each July brings a major outdoor music festival to Waterfront Park. Louisville's Bardstown Road corridor buzzes with live music nightly.
Events in Louisville This Sunday
20 events are listed for Sunday, including Boo at the Zoo (2026) at Louisville Zoo, Louisville October Outdoor Art & Craft Festival at The TurfMutt Foundation Great Lawn (9:00 AM), Louisville October Craft Fair & Artisan Market at Nunnlea House at Nunnlea House (9:00 AM), Family Weekend 2026 at Bellarmine University Black Box Theatre (5:00 PM). Events that start earlier in the weekend may still be running Sunday; open an event for its current schedule.
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Fri, Oct 16
CommunityTauren Wells - Air1 Worship Now Tour
Louisville Palace Theatre · Louisville
Sun, Oct 18 · 1:00 PM
SportsLouisville Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. North Carolina Tarheels Volleyball
L&N Federal Credit Union Arena (Formerly Cardinal Arena) · Louisville
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What's happening in Louisville this weekend?
- There are 77 events happening in Louisville this weekend (October 16 – October 18, 2026), including Boo at the Zoo (2026) at Louisville Zoo, Cherokee Road at Gerstles, Karaoke & Cup Night Thursdays at Tin Roof, Weekly Meetup at Louisville Think Tank Meetup. (8:00 AM). Browse the full lineup on VenuNite.
- Are there free things to do in Louisville this weekend?
- Yes — 18 events in Louisville this weekend are explicitly listed as free. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.
- What events are happening in Louisville this Sunday?
- 20 listed events are happening in Louisville this Sunday, including Boo at the Zoo (2026) at Louisville Zoo, Louisville October Outdoor Art & Craft Festival at The TurfMutt Foundation Great Lawn (9:00 AM), Louisville October Craft Fair & Artisan Market at Nunnlea House at Nunnlea House (9:00 AM), Family Weekend 2026 at Bellarmine University Black Box Theatre (5:00 PM).
- Where can I find things to do in Louisville, Kentucky?
- VenuNite aggregates live events from venues across Louisville. Browse by date, venue, or event type to find what's happening near you.
