October 22, 2025. Louisville, KY. – Derby Festival season is calling! Tickets for all 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival events go on sale this week. From fireworks to bourbon and wine tastings, plus the steamboat race, parade and fashion show, there’s an event for everyone. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, and can be purchased online at KDF.org.
“Derby Festival season is right around the corner, and we’re already looking forward to celebrating our favorite time of year with the community,” said Matt Gibson, Kentucky Derby Festival President & CEO. “Many of our ticketed events sell out quickly, so we encourage fans to make plans now and purchase tickets early to be part of the 2026 Festival celebration.”
Tickets to these events will be on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct 24:
- Dillard’s Spring Fashion Show on Thursday, March 26
- Fillies Derby Ball Presented by Courtesy Cadillac on Saturday, March 28
- Republic Bank BourbonVille on Thursday, April 2
- They’re Off! Luncheon Presented by BAE Systems on Friday, April 17
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Thunder Over Louisville VIP Rooftop Party Presented by Kentucky Proud on Saturday, April 18
- Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade on Sunday, April 26
- Commonwealth Credit Union WineFest on Tuesday, April 28
- Shepherd Insurance Great Steamboat Race on Wednesday, April 29
- Kentuckiana Honda Dealers Festival Day at the Downs on Thursday, April 30
Tickets can be purchased online at KDF.org. For questions or more information, call the Derby Festival at (502) 584-FEST.
