Your Quick & Easy Guide To The Louisville Palace Theatre

Louisville Palace History

The elegance and style of Kentucky’s Louisville Palace extend all the way back to its 1928 opening as the Loew’s and United Artists’ State Theatre, one of the fabulously appointed movie palaces of that era, with a detail-rich Spanish Baroque flavor to its design. The theater hosted both films and live music for decades, and in 1994 it was given a restoration that brought back all the glory of its halcyon days as it became a venue for not only music but touring theatrical shows, comedy and more.

Louisville Palace Performers

The Louisville Palace has hosted iconic performers of every period, from pre-WWII superstars to the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Tom Waits and James Taylor. More recently, the theater has been the site of concerts by Wilco, Lizzo, Rob Zombie, David Gray and countless other giants of rock, pop, country and R&B.

Planning Your Visit to the Louisville Palace

You can buy drinks and snacks onsite to keep things simple. But if you’re after something more, you can score sandwiches, burgers and beer at the Bluegrass Brewing Co. or nab yourself some tacos, pizza or even Hawaiian BBQ at The Limbo, both of which are only a short hop away. And there are plenty more restaurants right within walking distance to choose from.

Louisville Palace Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Louisville Palace parking options?

The theater doesn’t have its own parking. But there’s no shortage of lots within striking distance of the Palace. You’ll find three right along the venue itself, on the W. Chestnut St., S. Third St. and S. Fourth St. sides. Venture a few blocks farther down each of those streets to find more.

Does the Louisville Palace serve food?

The Palace offers alcohol, soft drinks and snacks, but there are plenty of restaurant options right nearby.

What are the seating options at the Louisville Palace?

Orchestra, loge and balcony are the three main seating levels in the 2,800-capacity Palace, and you can get your tickets here. Premium seating options are also often available.

What are the Louisville Palace safety & security guidelines?

The Palace maintains a clear bag policy for anything larger than a hand-size clutch bag. The venue’s COVID safety regulations include mandatory masking, social distance, contactless payment options and sanitizing. For more info on their COVID-19 regulations, go here.

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