Louisville Events · July 23–29, 2026
Louisville Things To Do: July 23–29
Love Out Loud takes over Jubilee Field, the Louisville Street Food Festival rolls through Fourth Street Live all weekend, and the Bats are back home to close out the week. Here’s everything on the radar from Thursday through Wednesday.
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Thursday · July 23
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Love Out Loud Fest
“Love Big · Love Loud · Love Proud” — a full night of live music, food, and vendors celebrating queer love, with performances from Baby Grace, Just Joey, Tayzzy, Penny Margaux and more. Stick around for the Lovers & Friends Queer Speed Dating mixer on-site (two rounds, advance RSVP recommended) and bring a lawn chair.
More Info →🌿 Farmers Market
Gray Street Farmers Market
West Louisville Tennis Club @ Chickasaw Park
Free tennis instruction for the neighborhood, running through the end of July. Contact Ms. Aretha Fuqua at 551-8820 for details.
More info →Rainbow Craft Night
A weekly craft night for LGBTQIA+ folks, hosted by Ember. Free, low-key, and a good way to meet people. @rainbowcraftnight for details.
More info →The Blend “Create”
A curated evening for local creators, entrepreneurs, artisans, and changemakers to connect. Presented by F.L.Y. Girl x COAR Services.
Get Tickets →Positive Vibes @ Louisville Pride Center
A weekly peer support and community-building group at the Pride Center.
More info →Intersectionality Group
A discussion group centering the intersections of queer identity with race, disability, and more.
More info →Meesh Meesh x Copper & Kings
A brandy pairing dinner followed by a rooftop sunset viewing. Tickets at copperandkings.com.
Get Tickets →The Rendezvous: Dasia’s 3-Year Poetry Anniversary
Curated poets and spoken word artists celebrate three years of The Rendezvous, in partnership with Dasia Woods. A featured guest poet headlines the night.
Get Tickets →Yoga with Jocelyn @ Big Four Bridge
Free outdoor yoga on the Jeffersonville side of the bridge. All levels welcome, bring your mat.
More info →Wild Lights @ Louisville Zoo
Last few nights of the illuminated nighttime zoo walk before it wraps for the season on Sunday. louisvillezoo.org for tickets.
More info →Baila Conmigo: Salsa Night + Karaoke
Salsa lessons on the patio, karaoke inside, and a full night of Latin vibes. RSVP: 502-716-1120.
More info →Thursday Vibes @ The Reserve Lounge
Junior J x DJ Lifesaver on the ones and twos, drink specials, food available, and hookah-friendly.
More info →Friday · July 24
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Downtown Drive-In
Louisville’s free outdoor movie series is back at the waterfront for one of its confirmed July dates. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and catch a movie under the stars on the big screen.
More Info →Little Mania All Stars: Louisville, KY (Ages 13+)
A talent showcase for young performers ages 13 and up.
More info →Free Your Mind Fridays
Buy one get one fish until 8 PM, plus a full Friday night at the Reserve.
More info →Together for Life: Pride, Purpose & Pumps
Presented by Donate Life Kentucky Trust and Play Louisville — an evening supporting organ donation awareness.
More info →Line Dancing Fridays @ Platform
Free line dancing every Friday just across the river. DJ Keyvoko keeps it moving.
More info →Karaoke Night @ The House Lounge
Weekly karaoke night at one of Louisville’s LGBTQ+ nightlife staples.
More info →Usher Silent Disco
A full night of Usher’s catalog through 3-channel headphones. Presented by Louisville Silent Disco. No refunds.
Get Tickets →555 Fridays @ Lakeside Lounge
$5 entry, $5 shots, $50 tables — hosted by Junior J plus a rotating guest DJ every week.
More info →Pre Kick-Off: Leo Bash — Chapter I
Ladies free until midnight, Leos free all night. Sounds by Whereismeechie & Friends.
More info →R&B Night @ Spinelli’s
Presented by Master of the Craft Music, with DJ Slimlord on the set.
More info →Saturday · July 25
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Louisville Street Food Festival
The 4th annual Street Food Festival brings 20+ food vendors serving up bites at $5 or less, plus live entertainment, axe throwing, a mechanical bull, a kids zone, and an artisan market. First drink is included with general admission. Presented by A Taste of Your Town — it runs into Sunday too.
More Info →2026 Black Men’s Wellness Day
Free health screenings, a kids zone, a senior pavilion, and entertainment for all ages. No refunds needed — it’s free.
More info →🌿 Farmers Market
Eastwood Village Farmers Market
🌿 Farmers Market
South End Community Market
🌿 Farmers Market
Jeffersonville Farmers Market
🌿 Farmers Market
Old Louisville Farmers Market
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Westport Road Baptist Farmers Market
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Douglas Loop Farmers Market
🌿 Farmers Market
Beulah Church Farmers Market
🌿 Farmers Market
New Albany Farmers Market
Sip & Chip: Ladies Golf Clinic & Social
Final Saturday of this run — mimosas and wine included, clubs and equipment provided, plus all-day range access and prizes.
More info →Golden Girls: Drag Brunch
A Golden Girls–themed drag brunch. Tickets at lemoodragbrunch.com.
Get Tickets →Hip Hop in the Park
Performances from Donny Cash, Vibe Like Ty, Ivry, 1stshft, Shloob, and Prestigious Ent (Kentucky Soul Steppaz), with sounds by Dom Haley.
More info →Louisville Girls Room x Simple Enhancements: 3rd Meetup + Pop-Up Shop
Vintage clothes, crafts, food, and vendors.
More info →Levi & Lucas DSL Team Cruise In
A free community car cruise-in — all vehicles welcome. 15% of sales during the event benefit Team Levi & Lucas.
More info →T-FEST
An all-trans lineup — Kitty St Vincent, Champagne, Lucy Fur, Kourtney Rose Starz, and Valentina — plus drag by GAG, a clothing swap, and trans vendors. All proceeds go to a trans Kentuckian in need. Hosted by Naomi Wayne.
More info →Louisville City FC vs. Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Team
LouCity takes on Trinidad and Tobago’s men’s national team in a one-off international friendly. Early bird pricing is available.
Get Tickets →Sunset Cruise @ Belle of Louisville
An evening cruise on the Ohio River as the sun goes down. Tickets at belleoflouisville.org.
Get Tickets →Signature Saturdays @ Canvas and Cocktails
Last Saturday of the month at Canvas and Cocktails, with DJ KSIVZ on the set.
More info →Sunday · July 26
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LGBTQ+ Sunday Funday
Legacy Said So’s monthly LGBTQ+ Sunday Funday closes out July with a House/Hip-Hop/R&B lineup at Tribe. This is our last-Sunday-of-the-month standing party — come through.
Get Tickets →🌿 Farmers Market
The Farmers Market at The Train Depot
🌿 Farmers Market
Riverside Farmers Market
Louisville Street Food Festival — Day 2
The Street Food Festival’s second and final day — same vendors, live entertainment, and kids zone as Saturday.
More info →🌿 Farmers Market
Norton Commons Farmers Market
🌿 Farmers Market
Rock Creek Farmers Market
Speed Slow Down: Rest + Restore
A weekly slow-paced rest and restoration session at the Speed. speedmuseum.org.
More info →Family Reunion: Summer Rodeo
Live DJs, a mechanical bull, a line dancing instructor, food vendors, and a full bar. Western attire encouraged.
Get Tickets →Free Outdoor Yoga @ Paristown
Free outdoor yoga, part of Paristown’s summer series. No experience necessary.
More info →Monday · July 27
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Mindful Mondays: Sound Bath Meditation
A midday reset — free sound bath meditation in the park.
More info →Buti Yoga of Louisville
High-energy yoga meets dance and conditioning. butiyogalouisville.setmore.com.
More info →Tuesday · July 28
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Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians
The Bats open a home series against the Indianapolis Indians. First game of a peanut-allergy-friendly night at the ballpark.
Get Tickets →🌿 Farmers Market
Phoenix Hill / NuLu Farmers Market
Pink Door Pinball Club @ Zanzabar
A sapphic pinball club with food, bar, and pinball, presented by @derbycitybadcats. Weekly noodle specials from Chef Connie of Poco. All skill levels welcome.
More info →Taco Tuesday @ The Reserve Lounge
$8 taco flights, $3 tequila shots, and half-off sunset margs all night.
More info →Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays @ Metztli
$2.99 tacos, $2.99 tequila shots, margarita and beer bucket specials, music by DJ Seizure.
More info →West Louisville Tennis Club @ Chickasaw Park
Free tennis instruction, final week of this run. Contact Ms. Aretha Fuqua at 551-8820.
More info →Phat Tuesdays @ Lakeside Lounge
Tacos, DJ Phats, and drink specials before 9 PM. A Tuesday night staple.
More info →AA / Trans Haven / Out of the Ice: CMA
Three weekly support and community groups meeting back to back at the Pride Center.
More info →Wednesday · July 29
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Waterfront Wednesday
Louisville’s free summer concert series at the waterfront continues. Free, rain or shine, lawn chairs welcome — it’s the Wednesday-night move that never gets old.
More Info →🌿 Farmers Market
Gray Street Farmers Market
Food Truck Wednesday @ Plaza on Fourth
Midweek lunch sorted — food trucks at Plaza on Fourth every Wednesday through October.
More info →Uncorked & Unwind Wednesdays @ The Reserve Lounge
Wine specials all night, signature cocktails, full kitchen, and smooth R&B/neo soul vibes. Elevated dress code enforced.
More info →Drunken Karaoke @ The Palm Room
Hosted by Junior J — $1 shots, 2-for-$5 margs, $5 L.I.T.’s, and 75¢ wings.
More info →Louisville City FC vs. Birmingham Legion FC
LouCity closes out the week at home against Birmingham Legion FC.
Get Tickets →Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians
Game two of the Indianapolis homestand at Slugger Field.
Get Tickets →R&B Wednesdays @ The Lounge
“All Wednesday R&B Night” — New Age vs. Classics R&B, presented by Splashbros, music by Splashbros.
More info →Louisville Nightlife
Your weekly spots — open late, no calendar required.
Tribe
LGBTQ+ Bar
430 S 3rd St
430 S 3rd St
The Reserve Lounge
Nightly specials
1578 Bardstown Rd
1578 Bardstown Rd
Midnight Club
Fri & Sat nights
651 S 4th St
651 S 4th St
Lakeside Lounge
Weekend nights
10000 Linn Station Rd
10000 Linn Station Rd
Joe’s Palm Room
Classic Louisville spot
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The Grüv
Fri & Sat · 10pm–close
434 W Market St
434 W Market St
Club Cedar
Weekend nightlife
416 S 26th St
416 S 26th St
Double Deuces
Weekend nightlife
2529 W Broadway
2529 W Broadway
Atomic Sound Club & Gameyard
Live music + gameyard
1125 Bardstown Rd
1125 Bardstown Rd
Coming Up Next Week
The Bats stay home through Aug 2 against Indianapolis, Downtown Drive-In returns to the waterfront Jul 31, and Josephine and the Amazing Technicolor Lacefront opens at Play Louisville (Jul 30–Aug 9). Full lineup next Wednesday.
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