A City of Fans
Music is woven into the fabric of Lexington, where intimate listening rooms, neighborhood venues, and major stages keep the city’s soundtrack playing year-round. From bluegrass and Americana to rock, jazz, and beyond, Lexington’s music scene celebrates both rising talent and nationally acclaimed artists. It's also the hometown stage that helped launch Kentucky favorites like Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, and Chris Stapleton, making Lexington a place where music lovers can experience the next big thing and the legends who inspired them.
Upcoming Live Music Events
Lexington Green Lakeside Live
Come sit lakeside and enjoy a free outdoor concert series with live music, food, drinks, and fun!...
Tahlsound Concert Series
The Tahlsound Concert Series is a summer-long concert series that takes place on the lawn behind...
Southland Jamboree
Southland Jamboree is a free Bluegrass music concert held at 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings during the...
Summer Nights in Suburbia
Each summer, Summer Nights in Suburbia offers free jazz, bluegrass, indie rock, blues and folk as a...
From the Front Porch Concert Series
Located at the footprint of Isaac & Lucy Murphy’s home, From the Front Porch is a free summer...
Big Band and Jazz Series
The return of spring means the return of one of Lexington's longest-running and most beloved concert...
Lexington’s Live Music Venues
The Burl
Hosting local and national talent of all genres, The Burl is Lexington’s newest entertainment...
Manchester Music Hall
A historic event venue with a modern edge for music lovers in Lexington’s Distillery District,...
Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center
Originally opened in 1948, the Lyric Theatre was a thriving cultural centerpiece for Lexington's...
Central Bank Center and Rupp Arena
This newly renovated downtown complex features 100,000 square feet of contemporary exhibit space, 16...
Travel Guides
#ShareTheLEX
Did you capture that incredible guitar solo on camera? Share your Lexington live music experience on social media with #ShareTheLEX.

