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Things to do in Louisville, October 2026
Browse 47 upcoming events and things to do in Louisville during October 2026. Venues include Iroquois Amphitheater, The Louisville Palace, Mercury Ballroom. Highlights include Jack's Lantern Trail, Little Big Town - For The Art Of It Tour, Sunn O ))) and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.
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Little Big Town - For The Art Of It Tour
Sunn O )))
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour Starring Nell Campbell
Kidd G (18+ Event)
Jersey Boys (Touring)
Daniel In The Lions' Den featuring Queen Esther
Demon Hunter - Storm the Gates of Hell 20th Anniversary Tour
Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour
Louisville Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. California Golden Bears Volleyball
Giovannie & The Hired Guns - presented by ALT 105.1
Twisted Redemption Demolition Derby
PBR: Challenger Series
Chance The Rapper: Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Bayside
Chance The Rapper - Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour
The Temptations & The Four Tops
Louisville Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. Stanford University Cardinal Volleyball
Free Throw & Microwave: North America 2026
Outlander in Concert
Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen - Still Gettin' Away With It Tour
King's X
Clint Black & Midland - Live in Concert: 8 Nights Only
Louisville Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. Duke Blue Devils Volleyball
Tauren Wells - Air1 Worship Now Tour
Lucero - presented by 91.9 WFPK
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire · Oct 17
Sonic Live in Concert
Louisville Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. North Carolina Tarheels Volleyball
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire · Oct 18
Jack's Lantern Trail Sensory Night
Willow Avalon: Pink Pocket Pistol Tour presented by 91.9 WFPK
Morrissey
We Came As Romans
Journey
Emmaline: Sinatra, My Sweetheart Tour
The Crown Live in the Ville
Rescheduled
The Subliminal Verses - A Midwest Tribute To Slipknot
Family Adventure Day - Dining
Family Adventure Day - Reserved Seating
Family Adventure Day - General Admission
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
PUP: Tour 2026
Louisville Cardinals Women's Volleyball vs. Clemson University Tigers Women's Volleyball
Jon B.
Thundercat
William Shatner Live On-stage with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Autumn arts season
October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.
- Browse film festivals, theatre openings and live-music line-ups
- Look for Halloween-season events later in the month
- Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running