New Iroquois Amphitheater partnership will bring big acts to Louisville

Danny Wimmer Presents to bring higher profile performers to venerable South End venue.

An angular, wooden roof stands over an outdoor amphitheater.

The Iroquois Amphitheater opened in July of 1938.

Photo via Louisville Metro Government

It’s like they say — what is old is new again.

Danny Wimmer Presents, the group behind the Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life music festivals, has entered into a multi-year partnership with the Louisville Metro Department of Parks and Recreation to bring more nationally touring acts to Iroquois Amphitheater.

The deal includes a refresh of the 87-year-old venue’s branding, including a new logo and a new website.

A logo for an amphitheater.

The new logo prominently features an illustration of the Iroquois Amphitheater’s iconic roof.

Image via Danny Wimmer Presents

But the real headliners are on the 2025 schedule — which includes 29 scheduled concerts, up from just 10 in 2024. Here are a few highlights:

  • CAKE — April 21 + 22, tickets on sale now
  • Dwight Yoakam — April 25, standing room tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 31 at 12 p.m.
  • Bonnie Raitt — May 10, standing room tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 31 at 12 p.m.
  • Wilco — May 17, standing room tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 31 at 12 p.m.
  • Barenaked Ladies — July 29, ticket sales TBD

Longtime community-favorite events like the Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular and the free summer movie series — called, “Hollywood Classics Under the Stars” — are set to continue.

Fun fact: The 2,348-seat venue is the official amphitheater of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Learn more history.

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