Things to do in Louisville

25 events, 8 tours to book, 25 local favourites and 4 walks and hikes in Louisville this week.

This week

Where locals eat

Local favourites in Louisville

Hot Brown at The Brown HotelDowntown · $$$Jack Fry'sHighlands · $$$Logan Street MarketShelby Park · $$Feast BBQNuLu · $$Pizza LupoClifton · $$Proof on MainDowntown · $$$Biscuit BellyLouisville · $Hi-Five DoughnutsHighlands · $Quills CoffeeLouisville · $Ramsi's Cafe on the WorldHighlands · $$

Going out

Bars, live music and nights out

Tue 8pmWillow Avalon: Pink Pocket Pistol TourTue 20 October, 8pm · Mercury Ballroom Wed 7pmLouisville Orchestra: The Nightmare Before ChristmasWed 21 October, 7pm · The Kentucky Center Wed 8pmMorrisseyWed 21 October, 8pm · The Louisville Palace Wed 8pmShawn James - Flew Too Close to the Sun Tour w/ Evan BartlesWed 21 October, 8pm · Headliners Music Hall Thu 7pmWe Came As RomansThu 22 October, 7pm · Mercury Ballroom ThuJourney: Final Frontier TourThu 22 October · KFC Yum! Center Fri 8pmEmmaline: Sinatra, My Sweetheart TourFri 23 October, 8pm · Mercury Ballroom Sat 8pmSheryl Rouse: Ten Years Of TinaSat 24 October, 8pm · Headliners Music Hall Sat 8pmThe Subliminal Verses - A Midwest Tribute To SlipknotSat 24 October, 8pm · Mercury Ballroom Sun 7:30pmRumours of Fleetwood MacSun 25 October, 7:30pm · The Louisville Palace

Tours

Walks, shows and day trips

Mammoth Cave National ParkSelf-drive, about 1.5 hours from Louisville Buffalo Trace Distillery ToursSelf-drive, about 1 hour from Louisville · Free Jim Beam Distillery TourSelf-drive, about 30 minutes from Louisville Shaker Village of Pleasant HillSelf-drive, about 1 hour 30 minutes from Louisville Bardstown, Bourbon Capital of the WorldSelf-drive, about 50 minutes from Louisville · Free Bernheim Forest and ArboretumSelf-drive, about 30 minutes from Louisville Maker's Mark Distillery TourSelf-drive, about 1 hour 15 minutes from Louisville Falls of the Ohio State ParkSelf-drive, about 15 minutes from downtown Louisville

Louisville: what's on, answered

What's on in Louisville this weekend?

This weekend (24 October and 25 October) there are 10 events listed in Louisville, including Via Colori Street Painting Festival, Louisville City FC vs Detroit City FC and Dave Chappelle: Karmageddon.

Are there free things to do in Louisville?

Yes: 4 free events this week.

What tours can I do in Louisville?

There are 8 tours and day trips to book, including Mammoth Cave National Park and Buffalo Trace Distillery Tours.

Where should I eat in Louisville?

Local favourites include Hot Brown at The Brown Hotel, Jack Fry's, Logan Street Market and Feast BBQ, and for a drink, Bourbons Bistro and Copper & Kings Rooftop Bar.

Where can I go hiking near Louisville?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Louisville include Big Four Bridge Walk, Cherokee Park Scenic Loop and Urban Bourbon Trail.

How is this page put together?

It covers 19–26 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Louisville. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.

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