Kentucky Performing Arts

08/05/2026

📣 SUPPORT ADDED 📣 Jessie Frye joins The Midnight on the TIME MACHINES tour at Old Forester's Paristown Hall October 13! Get tickets now: https://bit.ly/OFPHTheMidnight.

08/05/2026

08/04/2026

🚨 JUST ANNOUNCED 🚨 Kentucky Performing Arts presents Stomp LIVE at The Brown Theatre November 15! The international percussion sensation returns to Louisville this fall with two performances -- 3PM & 7:30PM. 🎟️ Tickets on sale Friday at 10AM: https://bit.ly/KPAstomp.

08/03/2026

APPLY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2027 KPA BRADLEY AWARDS!

We are thrilled to announce the school participation application is now open! If you are a school representative interested in applying for your school to participate in The 2027 KPA Bradley Awards, please review the participation & eligibility requirements, school participation handbook, and program timeline on our website, then submit your application, by visiting: https://bit.ly/KPABradleyAwards

Applications are due by 11:59 PM ET on Friday, August 28, 2026.

Please email all questions to: [email protected]

08/03/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, August 16, come out to the Belvedere for an afternoon of FREE family fun. In addition to the outdoor activities, The Kentucky Center will also be open for art tours and backstage tours during the event. 🎶 Find more info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLpyK2noi/.

You're invited to a fun-filled afternoon at the Belvedere!

Be among the first to experience the vision for Louisville's new Belvedere at the Belvedere Family Picnic on Sunday, August 16, from 2–6 p.m. This free, family-friendly event is your chance to explore the first design renderings for the plaza transformation, ask questions, and share your ideas for the future of this iconic public space.

📍 FREE Admission
🗓️ Sunday, August 16 | 2–6 PM

Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🚒 A fire truck and family activities
🎨 Hands-on kids' crafts & public art tours
🎶 Live music from Scott T. Smith & the Hurricanes
🧺 Bring your own picnic or purchase food and drinks on-site

Learn more at louisvillebelvedere.com.

08/03/2026

𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐒
▪ Strolling with the Divine Nine (Darryl M. Tucker)
▪ The Outsiders (PNC Broadway in Louisville)
▪ Todd Rundgren: DAMNED IF I DO TOUR
▪ Jack Harlow: MONICA TOUR
🎟️ Get tickets: https://bit.ly/KPAShows

07/31/2026

✨ ON SALE NOW ✨ Cirque Dreams Holidaze is bringing festive magic and incredible acrobatics to The Brown Theatre this holiday season. Gather the whole family for an unforgettable experience when comes to Louisville December 17! 🎫 Find tickets at https://bit.ly/KPACirqueDreams.

07/31/2026

🎫 ON SALE NOW 🎫 91.9 WFPK presents Jim James: WOWED OUT SOLO ACOUSTIC TOUR at The Brown Theatre with special guest Grace Rogers Saturday, November 28! Get tickets: https://bit.ly/KPAJimJames.

07/30/2026

We were honored to host Leadership Kentucky in our building during their Louisville session last week! In addition to learning more about the work we do connecting our community to the arts, attendees were also invited to participate in a dance and movement class.