Live music in Richmond, KY

Michael Robinson Acoustic performs live on the patio at The Cellar At Signature Club.

Thick as Thieves takes the stage for the Summer Music Series at Richmond Centre, showcasing a blend of classic rock, blues rock, and southern rock. Based in Richmond, Kentucky, the band has performed for audiences throughout central Kentucky for several years. The series is presented by the Richmond Area Arts Council and Richmond Centre, and all concerts are free.

Richmond Centre hosts a Summer Concert Series filled with live music and a welcoming community atmosphere, presented with the Richmond Area Arts Council. The season features performances by The Faded Blue Band, Branch Water Kin, Bent Penny Bend Revival, Three Men and a Banjo, Boogie G & The Titanics as part of Taste of Richmond, The Dooley Gang, The Bob Stamper Band, The Lauren Mink Band, Rhythm Phoenix, and One More Round, then concludes with Thick As Thieves. It is a relaxed way to enjoy summer sounds with neighbors and friends.

At Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, Allegro Dance Project marks twelve years of inclusive and accessible dance with a new performance that explores how people visualize, voice, and share their innermost feelings. The program celebrates free expression while investigating the many shapes and effects of censorship through a vibrant blend of contemporary dance, aerial circus arts, and live original music. Debuting alongside the show is Allegro’s Apprenticeship program, created to expand skills, nurture representation and accessibility, and support the journey from student to artist. Performers from the organization’s Inclusive Dance Outreach and Adaptive Dance programs will appear with the professional company in two pieces as a salute to inclusion. A silent auction in the Encore Room benefits Allegro’s Inclusive Dance Outreach Program, which delivers free outreach to 1,650 individuals with disabilities across central Kentucky each season. Food trucks will be on site, including Spotz Gelato and Tacos el Tio/Olmeda’s Mexican Grill on Wheels. Tickets are available through the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center Box Office, with sliding-scale prices of $15, $20, $25, or $30. For box office assistance, call (859) 425-2550.

Five Below Band performs at Banners.

Rc Outlaw Cowboy will be playing a music show at Home Town Furniture on Lexington Road in Athens, Georgia.

This concert focuses on the works of Anthony Philip Heinrich, known in Kentucky as the “Beethoven of America.” Voices, piano, and a variety of instruments come together to bring his music to life. The lineup includes University of Kentucky Music Professor Emeritus Ron Pen, performers from the Eastern Kentucky University School of Music, and other regional musicians.

A rolling bike night brings riders together for a group ride from Man O’ War Harley-Davidson to Great Spirits 23. After the ride, the fun continues with live music from THOUSAND FOUR. Country Boy Brewing will be pouring cold drinks, and Redneckers Food Truck will keep the food coming. Expect motorcycles, music, and time spent with the riding community.

Catch The Local Honeys for a live set at Berea City Park Expansion Skate Park in Berea, Kentucky. The show starts at 5:00 PM, with ticket availability listed through Bandsintown.

Admission is free for this event on the Welcome Center patio. Reservations are optional, though recommended, and can be made through the website.

Head out for an acoustic country performance featuring Savannah Dean Reeves at Chenault Vineyards. The show is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM.

Grace Leer is performing at the Lexington Opera House as part of a country-focused night of music. The show starts in the evening, with local venue time listed for the performance.

Celebrate country music with a symphonic twist as an orchestra performs fresh arrangements of classic and contemporary hits from Nashville. Hear favorites made famous by artists such as Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Kasey Musgraves, Reba McEntire and more, all reimagined for a full symphonic sound. This concert spotlights beloved songs across generations, blending the heart of country with the power of an orchestral performance.

The inaugural Motorfest presents a showcase of classic cars and bikes with food, live music, and plenty of fun. Many Shriners will be in attendance.

Mac-a-Tude brings an evening of great food, refreshing drinks, live music, and a friendly community atmosphere to Irvine Mcdowell Park for Tasty Tuesday. The menu features loaded bowls of mac and cheese, fresh wraps, handmade flavored lemonades, energy drinks, bubble teas, dirty sodas, loaded cheesecakes, and more.

Nonpoint, along with Spineshank and (Hed) P.E., will take the stage for an evening of industrial metal, rock, rap rock, and nu metal at Manchester Music Hall in Lexington. Doors are scheduled for a 7:30 PM showtime.

Brothers of the Heart bring together Jimmy Fortune, Bradley Walker, Mike Rogers, and Ben Isaacs for a lively country and bluegrass performance. Doors open in the evening, with the show starting shortly after. Tickets are available in a range of prices.

Enjoy a multi-day Bluegrass Festival featuring performances by Hugh Kincannon. The festival takes place at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

This free-entry event is hosted by Nic Cassetta in the Welcome Center. Sign-ups begin inside the Welcome Center.

Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering 2026 is a city-wide celebration of Celtic music, song, and dance. It’s a relaxed, friendly, grassroots event focused on live performances and community togetherness, featuring a large lineup of musicians, singers, and dancers coming in from across multiple states. The gathering runs over several days with plenty of all-ages entertainment, and there is free parking available on-site.

Bluegrass Acoustic Jam Night transforms the Chenault Vineyards Welcome Center into a relaxed circle of traditional bluegrass, country, and acoustic favorites. There is no stage and no pressure, just good music and friendly company. Musicians of any skill level are welcome to jump in, and listeners can settle in and enjoy. Bring an instrument if you like, or simply take a seat and soak up the tunes. Wine, cocktails, and food are available to make it a comfortable, music-filled evening.