October 29, 2026. Louisville, KY. – Louisville’s favorite springtime traditions are just a ticket away! Tickets for all 2027 Kentucky Derby Festival events go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. From fireworks and bourbon and wine tastings to a steamboat race, parade and fashion show, there’s an event for everyone. Tickets can be purchased online at KDF.org.
“The Kentucky Derby Festival has something for everyone, from favorite traditions to new experiences that make spring in Louisville special,” said Matt Gibson, Kentucky Derby Festival President & CEO. “We’re excited to have another packed lineup of events in 2027 and encourage fans to get their tickets early, as many of our ticketed events sell out each year.”
Tickets for these events will be on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 6
- Dillard’s Spring Fashion Show on Thursday, March 25
- Republic Bank BourbonVille on Thursday, April 8
- Fillies Derby Ball Presented by Courtesy Cadillac on Saturday, April 10
- They’re Off! Luncheon Presented by BAE Systems on Friday, April 16
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Thunder Over Louisville VIP Rooftop Party Presented by Kentucky Proud on Saturday, April 17
- Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade on Sunday, April 25
- Commonwealth Credit Union WineFest on Tuesday, April 27
- Shepherd Insurance Great Steamboat Race on Wednesday, April 28
- Kentuckiana Honda Dealers Festival Day at the Downs on Thursday, April 29
Tickets can be purchased online at KDF.org. For questions or more information, call the Derby Festival at (502) 584-FEST.
