Just when you thought Derby weekend couldn’t be any more of a party, Janet Jackson announced she will play Lynn Family Stadium’s first-ever, large-scale concert on Sat., May 7 after the 148th Run for the Roses.
That’s the way love goes, and she’ll be bringing along R&B group New Edition — composed of its six original members, Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant, Michael Bivins, Ronnie Devoe + Ricky Bell. The show will begin at 7 p.m.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Fri., March 25 + start at $35.98.
Lynn Family Stadium opened in 2020 + can seat 11,700 fans with the capacity to expand and accommodate up to 15,304. Lynn Family Stadium made its first broadcast appearance on CBS in November when it hosted the Women’s Cup soccer tournament. The Derby Day concert could mark the beginning of more world-class entertainment acts booking the venue.
Here are a few other happenings at Lynn Family Stadium coming up:
- 2022 Challenge Cup | Fri., March 18-Sat., April 16 | Multiple times | $14+ | Racing Louisville FC competes at home three times during this preseason tournament culminating in a Sat., May 7 final.
- Indy Eleven at Louisville City FC | Sat., March 26 | 7:30 p.m. | $19+ | The boys in purple take on this Indianapolis-based team.
- Thunder Over Louisville | Sat., April 23 | Gates open 12 p.m. | $19+ | Catch the 3 p.m. airshow + the 9:30 p.m. fireworks show from this prime downtown location.
- 2023 NCAA College Cup | Dates TBA | Times TBA | Prices TBA | Division I men’s soccer will play its semifinal + final rounds with the University of Louisville acting as the host school for the tournament.
