Downtown
Downtown Lexington concentrates an unusually wide range of live-music formats within walking distance. At the top of the scale, Rupp Arena at the Central Bank Center is Lexington's primary destination for large-scale concerts, where nationally recognized artists and major tours make their stop in the city. Concert capacity reaches 23,000. Recent bookings have included Chris Stapleton, Lizzo, Journey, and Blink-182. Within the same complex, the Lexington Opera House is one of the region's premier performing arts centers. Opera, musical theater, ballet, and symphonic orchestras share the calendar alongside contemporary pop artists and touring talent. It is nationally recognized as the most intimate theater in the country to host Broadway touring companies. At the Fifth Third Bank Pavilion, the Thursday Night Live series is a fan-favorite, weekly post-work concert in the heart of downtown with food trucks and beverage booths. Red Barn Radio, recorded before a live audience, spotlights bluegrass and traditional Kentucky musicians on Wednesday evenings. Bluegrass Tavern on Cheapside pairs live music with a deep bourbon selection, with music tending toward a mix of pop and classic rock.
Venues15
- Bluegrass Tavern115 Cheapside, Lexington
- Central Bank Center430 W Vine St, Lexington
- Ethereal Brewing Public House102 W Vine St, Lexington
- Fifth Third Bank Pavilion at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park251 W Main St, Lexington
- Gatton Park on the Town Branch795 Manchester St, Lexington
- Henry Clay's Public House112 N Upper St, Lexington
- Kentucky Theatre214 E Main St, Lexington
- Lexington Opera House401 W Short St, Lexington
- Lexington Public Library – Central Library140 E Main St, Lexington
- Phoenix Park100 E Main St, Lexington
- Red Barn Radio161 N Mill St, Lexington
- Rupp Arena430 W Vine St, Lexington
- Sidebar Grill147 N Limestone, Lexington
- Stagger Inn269 W Main St #50, Lexington
- The Jockey Bar131 Cheapside, Lexington
Upcoming shows30
Tomorrow · Fri, Oct 2 · 1 show
Tue, Oct 6 · 2 shows
Fri, Oct 9 · 1 show
Thu, Oct 15 · 1 show
Fri, Oct 16 · 1 show
Sat, Oct 17 · 2 shows
Sun, Oct 18 · 1 show
Sun, Oct 25 · 1 show
Fri, Oct 30 · 2 shows
Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds - Mutiny for the Masses 2026 Tour
Southern rock · Country
Tue, Nov 17 · 1 show
Thu, Nov 19 · 1 show
Throwdown Thursday
(collecting food for God’s Pantry)
Fri, Dec 4 · 1 show
Tue, Dec 8 · 1 show
Thu, Dec 17 · 2 shows
String Roots + Kids camp kids
(collecting toys for Toys for Tots)
Thu, Jan 21 · 1 show
Brad Kaylor & Mineral Bluff
(collecting hats/coats/gloves etc for Nathaniel Mission)
Fri, Jan 29 · 1 show
TOBYMAC with Jeremy Camp, Seph Schlueter, Katy Nichole: Hits Deep Tour
Christian rock · Contemporary Christian
