Louisville Events in May 2027

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Louisville, KY.

Updated: September 10, 2026
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Find 23 events in Louisville, KY this May 2027, headlined by May 1, 2027 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from May 1 through May 30, with listings updated as of September 10, 2026.

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May 1
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$951
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Kentucky Derby
May 1 · 9:00 AM · Louisville, KY
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Upcoming Events: 23
  • May
    01
    2027
    9:00 AM
    Sat
    Horse
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Kentucky Derby
    Churchill Downs • 50,000 seats
    Churchill Downs
    location40208, 700 Central Ave  Louisville, KYlocation40208, 700 Central Ave Louisville, KY, US
    From $110Avg. price ~ $951Tickets Remaining: 29
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  • May
    07
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    OPERA
    Salome
    Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center • 2,406 seats
    Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center
    location40202, 501 West Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 501 West Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $84Tickets Available: 615
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  • May
    08
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Salome
    Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center • 2,406 seats
    Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center
    location40202, 501 West Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 501 West Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $87Tickets Available: 331
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  • May
    11
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Louisville Bats vs. Toledo Mud Hens
    Louisville Slugger Field
    Louisville Slugger Field
    location40202, 401 East Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 401 East Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $46Tickets Remaining: 10
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  • May
    11
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center • 2,406 seats
    Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center
    location40202, 501 West Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 501 West Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $181Tickets Available: 137
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  • May
    12
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Louisville Bats vs. Toledo Mud Hens
    Louisville Slugger Field
    Louisville Slugger Field
    location40202, 401 East Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 401 East Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $49Tickets Remaining: 10
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  • May
    12
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center • 2,406 seats
    Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center
    location40202, 501 West Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 501 West Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $174Tickets Available: 140
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  • May
    13
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Louisville Bats vs. Toledo Mud Hens
    Louisville Slugger Field
    Louisville Slugger Field
    location40202, 401 East Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 401 East Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $46Tickets Remaining: 10
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  • May
    13
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center • 2,406 seats
    Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center
    location40202, 501 West Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 501 West Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $36Avg. price ~ $177Tickets Available: 142
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  • May
    14
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Louisville Bats vs. Toledo Mud Hens
    Louisville Slugger Field
    Louisville Slugger Field
    location40202, 401 East Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 401 East Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $46Tickets Remaining: 10
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  • May
    14
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center • 2,406 seats
    Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center
    location40202, 501 West Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 501 West Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $30Avg. price ~ $178Tickets Available: 176
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  • May
    15
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Weekend Event
    Louisville Bats vs. Toledo Mud Hens
    Louisville Slugger Field
    Louisville Slugger Field
    location40202, 401 East Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 401 East Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $46Tickets Remaining: 10
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  • May
    15
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center • 2,406 seats
    Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center
    location40202, 501 West Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 501 West Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $24Avg. price ~ $123Tickets Available: 273
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  • May
    15
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center • 2,406 seats
    Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center
    location40202, 501 West Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 501 West Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $34Avg. price ~ $142Tickets Available: 173
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  • May
    16
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Weekend Event
    Louisville Bats vs. Toledo Mud Hens
    Louisville Slugger Field
    Louisville Slugger Field
    location40202, 401 East Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 401 East Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $49Tickets Remaining: 10
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  • May
    16
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center • 2,406 seats
    Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center
    location40202, 501 West Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 501 West Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $149Tickets Available: 180
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  • May
    16
    2027
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hell's Kitchen - The Musical
    Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center • 2,406 seats
    Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center
    location40202, 501 West Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 501 West Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $35Avg. price ~ $163Tickets Available: 117
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  • May
    25
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians
    Louisville Slugger Field
    Louisville Slugger Field
    location40202, 401 East Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 401 East Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $46Tickets Remaining: 10
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  • May
    26
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians
    Louisville Slugger Field
    Louisville Slugger Field
    location40202, 401 East Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 401 East Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $49Tickets Remaining: 10
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  • May
    27
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians
    Louisville Slugger Field
    Louisville Slugger Field
    location40202, 401 East Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 401 East Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $46Tickets Remaining: 10
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  • May
    28
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians
    Louisville Slugger Field
    Louisville Slugger Field
    location40202, 401 East Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 401 East Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $46Tickets Remaining: 10
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  • May
    29
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Weekend Event
    Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians
    Louisville Slugger Field
    Louisville Slugger Field
    location40202, 401 East Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 401 East Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $46Tickets Remaining: 10
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  • May
    30
    2027
    Time TBA
    Minors (AAA)
    Weekend Event
    Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians
    Louisville Slugger Field
    Louisville Slugger Field
    location40202, 401 East Main Street  Louisville, KYlocation40202, 401 East Main Street Louisville, KY, US
    From $37Avg. price ~ $46Tickets Remaining: 10
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Things to Do This Month

May 2027 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Louisville and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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Venues With Events in May

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Churchill Downs
Louisville, KY
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Louisville Slugger Field
Louisville, KY
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 12
Next Event: May 11, 2027
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Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center
Louisville, KY
Arena
Upcoming Events: 10
Next Event: May 07, 2027
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Event Categories in May

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SPORTS
13 Upcoming Events
THEATRE
10 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
Events Coming Soon
COMEDY
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January
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February
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March
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April
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34 Upcoming Events
May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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