Planet of the Tapes

Planet of the Tapes Unique movie-themed bar/venue! Full Service Bar, Comedy, Live Music, Movies, Games, Whatever!

At Planet of the Tapes we take pride in being the most unique bar in the Louisville, KY area. Our bar has everything from beer and wine, to cocktails and hard liquor, to mocktails and non-alcoholic selections so you’re sure to find something you’ll love. We've got comedy events for you to watch while you enjoy your drinks. Stop in and join us today for drinks and entertainment!

Schedule change! Apologies for the inconvenience, there was a miscommunication on our end 😅 Based on a True Story will b...
08/06/2026

Schedule change! Apologies for the inconvenience, there was a miscommunication on our end 😅 Based on a True Story will be taking a break to regather their forces and come back better than ever! In its place tonight we’ll have a FREE Jackbox game night, so come play Drawful and more with your pals. (If you purchased tickets to Based on a True Story you should see a refund from SeatEngine soon)

Bar opens at 4.
Games at 8.
Be Kind, Unwind.

Next Wednesday at Tapes - Heather Shaw is back! We love being Heather’s workout room when she’s home from the road and c...
08/06/2026

Next Wednesday at Tapes - Heather Shaw is back! We love being Heather’s workout room when she’s home from the road and can’t wait to hear what she’s been working on 🤩 these shows are always electric and a ton of fun, don’t miss out! ⚡️

We’ve got Tom Feeney all the way from New York City to feature, and 2026 Derby City Comedy Festival semifinalist Peepaw hosting to make sure it’s a great night all night.

Tickets and showtimes at planetofthetapes(dot)biz 🎟️

Be Kind, Unwind 📼

This Saturday at Tapes - we’ve got a double header!At 8pm it’s the return of everyone’s favorite talk show starring the ...
08/06/2026

This Saturday at Tapes - we’ve got a double header!

At 8pm it’s the return of everyone’s favorite talk show starring the legendary resurrected Russian wizard and his cohost Zangief from Street Fighter. Attend or put your bloodline at risk of being cursed.

Then at 10pm it’s Pitch Please, a fun new show from Dalton Davis where comedians solve the world’s problems.

Tickets and showtimes at planetofthetapes(dot)biz 🎟️

Be Kind, Unwind.

This Friday at Tapes - we’ve got the one and only Hayden Johnson headlining! 🙌 “Hayden Johnson is a trans q***r comedian...
08/04/2026

This Friday at Tapes - we’ve got the one and only Hayden Johnson headlining! 🙌

“Hayden Johnson is a trans q***r comedian and writer based in Los Angeles. She’s performed at Moontower, Sketchfest, and Netflix is a Joke festival. In 2025, she was named one of Just for Laughs’ New Faces of Comedy. She’s been featured in Vogue, Funny or Die, and several threesomes.”

With Vidalia Unwin featuring and Ethan Rector hosting we’re in for a great night all night 💫

Tickets and Showtimes at planetofthetapes(dot)biz 🎟️
Be Kind, Unwind.

Apologies for being a couple days behind on the post this week, here’s what we’ve got going on!Sunday 8/2 - Sundays are ...
08/04/2026

Apologies for being a couple days behind on the post this week, here’s what we’ve got going on!

Sunday 8/2 - Sundays are for Gore Club

Monday 8/3 - Monday Mic

Tuesday 8/4 - Trivia w/Greg!

Wednesday 8/5 - Monster Monster!

Thursday 8/6 - Based on a True Story

Friday 8/7 - Hayden Johnson

Saturday 8/8 - Rasputin Talk Show (8pm), Pitch Please (10pm)

Tickets & Showtimes at planetofthetapes(dot)biz 🎟️

Be Kind, Unwind.

We can’t thank y’all enough for filling the room for a 10pm taxidermy puppet show. We seriously have the best crowds. Th...
08/02/2026

We can’t thank y’all enough for filling the room for a 10pm taxidermy puppet show. We seriously have the best crowds. Thank you all so much for making our first fest such a success! What an unbelievable month 🤩 We’re back to our normally scheduled Tapes activities next week! Planet of the Tapes forever 💫

Tonight at Tapes - it’s the final night of the 2026 Derby City Comedy festival and we’re closing it out strong!For the e...
08/01/2026

Tonight at Tapes - it’s the final night of the 2026 Derby City Comedy festival and we’re closing it out strong!
For the early show we’ve got our final AllStar showcase featuring some of our favorite local comedians and a killer guest all the way from Detroit showing off their best material 🔥 and for the late show we couldn’t be more excited to be out closing the 2026 fest with Maggie K presents: Taxidermy 🐀

Hungry? Mac’s next door makes killer pizza and we’ve got ordering cards at our bar 🍕 and of course we’ll have our full bar menu 🍹🍻

Bar opens at 4.
AllStar Showcase at 8.
Taxidermy at 10.

Be Kind, Unwind.

Tonight at Tapes - the festival’s party weekend rolls on! The early show is an allstar showcase featuring some of the be...
07/31/2026

Tonight at Tapes - the festival’s party weekend rolls on! The early show is an allstar showcase featuring some of the best rising comics from right here in Louisville as well as Denver, Boston, Cincinnati and beyond!
The late show will be Ben Collins’s crowd favorite “Very Serious Night of Comedy” where comedians compete to see who can go the longest without laughing.

Hungry? Mac’s next door has killer pizza and we’ve got ordering cards at the bar 🍕 and of course we’ll have our full bar selection 🍹🍻

Bar opens at 4.
AllStar showcase at 8.
Very Serious Night of Comedy at 10.

Be Kind, Unwind.

Tonight at Tapes - Derby City Comedy Festival Party Weekend!We’ve got some of the best talent from around the city and a...
07/30/2026

Tonight at Tapes - Derby City Comedy Festival Party Weekend!

We’ve got some of the best talent from around the city and across the country showcasing their talents on the early show, then Jax & Nathaniel are putting them through their hypothetical paces for This or That? on the late show.

Hungry? You can order one of the many killer pizzas from Mac’s next door via QR codes at our bar 🍕 and of course we’ll have our full bar selection🍹🍻

Bar opens at 4.
Doors at 7.
AllStar Showcase at 8.
This or That at 10.

Be Kind, Unwind.

This Thursday at Tapes - it’s the kickoff of the festival’s closing party weekend! Some of the best national and local c...
07/28/2026

This Thursday at Tapes - it’s the kickoff of the festival’s closing party weekend! Some of the best national and local comics on their grind today will be under one roof for a magical weekend of comedy, game shows and great vibes.

All Star Showcase at 8.
This or That? at 10.

Be Kind, Unwind.

Address

640 Barret Avenue
Louisville, KY
40204

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 12am
Tuesday 4pm - 12am
Wednesday 4pm - 12am
Thursday 4pm - 12am
Friday 4pm - 2am
Saturday 4pm - 2am
Sunday 4pm - 2am

Telephone

+15022607541

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