{"slides":[{"media_title":"Disney On Ice Presents Mickey's Search Party","media_tagline":"","event_body":"\n\nJoin Mickey Mouse and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party, an adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts!\n\nEmbark on a quest with Mickey Mouse and pals as they follow Captain Hook’s treasure map for clues to find Tinker Bell after he attempts to capture her magic.  Explore the colorful spirit realm of Coco, sail away with Moana as she bravely saves her island, see Belle in the sky as the enchanted chandelier comes to life, and sing-along with Elsa in the icy world of Frozen. Make memories during Aladdin, Toy Story, and The Little Mermaid as the search party becomes an all-out celebration! Demonstrate the power of teamwork when Buzz Lightyear, Woody and Jessie recruit the Green Army Men for a daring rescue in Andy’s room. \n\nTickets are on sale now at the KFC Yum! Center Box Office and on Ticketmaster. \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/DOI-Thumb-705268a268.png","media_link":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/events\/detail\/disney-on-ice-presents-mickeys-search-party","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Apr<\/span> 10 - 12<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"home secondary","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/Web-Banner-864px-X-540px-d3e8123a2b.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts & Other Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Riley Green: Cowboy As It Gets Tour 2026","media_tagline":"With Special Guests Justin Moore, Drake White & Mackenzie Carpenter","event_body":"Riley Green is bringing his Cowboy As It Gets Tour 2026 to the KFC Yum! Center on Friday, April 17, with special guests Justin Moore, Drake White, and Mackenzie Carpenter!\n\nTickets are on sale now at the KFC Yum! Center Box Office and on Ticketmaster. \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/RG-864x540-7c62f1cfae.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/events\/detail\/riley-green","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Apr<\/span> 17<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"home secondary","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/RG-864x540-04ae90261e.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts & Other Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"2026 FUN-DER Viewing Party","media_tagline":"","event_body":"Louisville's Best Indoor View of the Fireworks & Air Show!\nSaturday, April 18, 2026 | 2:30-11 PM\n\nThe KFC Yum! Center's FUN-DER Viewing Party sits front-row to the nation's largest annual fireworks event and one of the top five air shows in the country! Enjoy indoor, panoramic views that are truly unbeatable and can't be experienced anywhere else.\n\nThis family-friendly event includes food (snacks, dinner, and dessert) and access to a private cash bar, activities for everyone to enjoy, opportunities to win tickets to upcoming events at the KFC Yum! Center, and access to amenities like clean restrooms and indoor comfort that sell themselves. You'll also be able to leave and re-enter the arena as you wish.\n\nOnly a limited number of seats are available for this event that can be purchased in tables of 10, 6, 4, and 2! Secure your spot today and get ready to enjoy Louisville's kick-off to Derby season like never before!\n\nMORE INFO + PURCHASE SEATS!\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/Generic-Web-75ddefd823.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/events\/detail\/2026-fun-der-viewing-party","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Apr<\/span> 18<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"home secondary","event_time":"2:30pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/Generic-Web-75ddefd823.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts & Other Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"2026 FREE FUN-DER Plaza Party","media_tagline":"Presented by Pepsi Zero Sugar","event_body":"The KFC Yum! Center is adding to the fun of Louisville's kick-off to Derby season! Join us during our FREE FUN-DER Plaza Party Presented by Pepsi Zero Sugar on Saturday, April 18 from 3 PM 'til 9 PM. This event is family-friendly and open for everyone to enjoy!\n\nThis FREE event will feature food trucks offering delicious eats, a beer garden with $5 draft beer provided by Coors, and a game yard full of exciting outdoor activities for all ages. B96.5 and Magic 101.3 will provide the music and entertainment, and they’ll be giving away tickets to upcoming events at the KFC Yum! Center, as well as prize packages from Boar's Head and Maeser Master Services.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/Funder-864x540-6ccb39b08e.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/events\/detail\/2026-free-fun-der-plaza-party","ticket_link":"","event_date":"Apr<\/span> 18<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"home secondary","event_time":"3:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/Funder-864x540-6ccb39b08e.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts & Other Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Brandon Lake - King of Hearts Tour","media_tagline":"With Special Guest Pat Barrett & Franni Cash","event_body":"Join Brandon Lake with special guest Pat Barrett & Franni Cash for the King of Hearts Tour. Hitting 48 cities across Fall of 2025 and Spring of 2026 including a stop in Louisville, Kentucky at the KFC Yum! Center on Friday, April 24, 2026. This tour will feature many of your favorite songs like Gratitude, Graves Into Gardens and COUNT ‘EM, as well as new songs from his newly announced album, King of Hearts (Hard Fought Hallelujah, That’s Who I Praise).\n\nTickets are on sale now at the KFC Yum! Center Box Office and on Ticketmaster.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/Brandon-lake-Headshot-e3a69fef02.png","media_link":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/events\/detail\/brandon-lake-king-of-hearts-tour","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Apr<\/span> 24<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"home secondary","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/KOH_864x540-9b5528846a.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts & Other Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents The Greatest Show On Earth","media_tagline":"","event_body":"Step inside The Greatest Party On Earth – Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth®! Reimagined for a new generation, this larger-than-life production bursts into Louisville playing at the KFC Yum! Center from May 15-17, 2026 with new acts, jaw-dropping talent, and the high-flying excitement that has defined The Greatest Show On Earth® for more than 150 years. \n\nThe Greatest Show On Earth® is back with a high-energy, music-driven experience with bold circus performances, unforgettable characters, and a nonstop party vibe.  This new production moves at the speed of today’s world: fast-paced, dynamic, and full of energy – bringing audiences closer than ever to the talent and heart that make The Greatest Show On Earth® unforgettable.  It’s an adrenaline-packed celebration of human talent, where world-class athletes and performers from around the globe showcase extraordinary, jaw-dropping skills that make Children Of All Ages feel like they’re part of The Greatest Party On Earth!    \n\nMusic powers every moment of the tour with beat drops, live drumming, dance battles, and DJ-led moments, driving the action from start to finish. The soundtrack features a blend of chart-topping pop hits and original Ringling fan-favorite songs.  Complemented by a reimagined stage design featuring a massive LED screen and cameras that capture seemingly impossible angles to enhance the live performances, the show also spotlights fan reactions in real-time, transforming every seat in the arena into a front-row experience. \n\nBefore the first act even begins during the pre-show, the all-new Ringling Hype Crew sets the tone by dancing and engaging the audience, turning the arena into an instant celebration.  From the first beat to the final bow, the arena is instantly leveled up into a high-energy, good time with laugh-out-loud, joy-filled experiences that prove The Greatest Show On Earth® is more alive than ever. \n\nThe Greatest Party On Earth is a celebration of global talent and never-before-seen acts brought live to audiences nationwide in their hometown. The Ringling cast features 65 performers from 17 countries, including Mongolia, Chile, Colombia, Ukraine, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and China, many performers making their U.S. debut appearances. \n\nThis all-new production is highlighted by several new jaw-dropping acts and performers including: \n\n\n\t\n\tAcro-Salsa Troupe (Colombia): A seven-member group that will bring a dynamic blend of acrobatics and traditional salsa packed with passion, movement, and power. \n\t\n\n\n\n\t\n\tContortion (United States): A world-renowned contortionist making her Ringling debut, redefining flexibility with artful, unbelievable control. \n\t\n\n\n\n\t\n\tAcrobatic Bikes & Hoop Diving (China): A group of performers who create human pyramids on moving bicycles and perform gravity-defying acrobatics with fearless flair. \n\t\n\n\n\n\t\n\tBailey the Robo Pup: The beloved Bailey the Robo Pup returns to the spotlight with endless energy, new dance moves, and her signature mix of mischief and high-tech charm. \n\t\n\n\nTickets are on sale now at the KFC Yum! Center Box Office and on Ticketmaster. \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/Ringling-Generic-864x540-23eb7ecc7f.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/events\/detail\/ringling-bros-and-barnum-bailey-presents-the-greatest-show-on-earth","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"May<\/span> 15 - 17<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"home secondary","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/251805389-R148-Louisville_Matthews-Venue_Static_Assets-864x540-9653439afb.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts & Other Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Megan Moroney: The Cloud 9 Tour","media_tagline":"with JP Saxe and Solon Holt","event_body":"Megan Moroney is bringing her highly anticipated The Cloud 9 Tour to the KFC Yum! Center on Friday, June 12, 2026 with JP Saxe and Solon Holt! Tickets are on sale now on AXS.\n\nPlease note that tickets for this show will be sold on AXS, and will not be available on Ticketmaster. There is a ticket purchase limit of four (4) per transaction. This is a mobile only show.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/2026_MeganMoroney_Venue-Localized_KFCYumCenter_0612_864x540-38fff14723.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/events\/detail\/megan-moroney-the-cloud-9-tour","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Jun<\/span> 12<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"home secondary","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/Meg-Gen-864x540-76f1ab4d1b.png","category":{"name":"Concerts & Other Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"\u201cWEIRD AL\u201d YANKOVIC: BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 TOUR","media_tagline":"Special Guest: PUDDLES PITY PARTY","event_body":"Weird Al brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to the concert stage with the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour, playing his iconic hits as well as some never-performed-live-before fan favorites. Al’s long-time band is joined by four additional players to create a super-sized concert experience.\n\n\n“Weird Al” Yankovic is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history. A 5-time Grammy Award winner, he is best known for his parodies of the biggest musical artists over the last 4 decades, including Madonna, Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, Queen, U2 and Lady Gaga, all with their personal blessings. His many hits include “Amish Paradise,” “Eat It,” “Like a Surgeon,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” “Word Crimes,” and the platinum-selling “White & Nerdy.”\n\nHis last album Mandatory Fun is the only comedy album in history to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200. Yankovic’s live shows have entertained audiences across the globe for generations, including appearances at such iconic venues as Radio City Music Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks, Carnegie Hall, Wolf Trap, The Kennedy Center and Madison Square Garden. In 2022, Yankovic produced and co-wrote the Emmy-winning biopic WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, starring Daniel Radcliffe in the title role.\n\n\nVIP Meet & Greet and Backstage Tour Packages are available for this show. Click here for more information on VIP packages.\n\nSpecial Guest: PUDDLES PITY PARTY\nPuddles Pity Party, the 7-foot sad clown whose golden voice is “comparable to any Grammy winner” (Los Angeles Times), has amassed over 900K YouTube subscribers and performed sold out shows around the globe including San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, London’s Soho Theatre and a residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. He has performed on stage with such legends as Eric Idle, Nick Offerman, Jack Black, Maynard James Keenan and Primus. Puddles’ one-of-a-kind “textured voice laced with melancholy” (NY Times) has been hailed as “operatic” (Boston Globe) and his show both “life-affirming” (Herald Scotland) and “hysterically funny” (LA Weekly).\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/Wierd-Al-Web-0a940c7088.png","media_link":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/events\/detail\/weird-al-yankovic-the-bigger-weirder-2026-tour","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Jun<\/span> 14<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"home secondary","event_time":"7:30pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/Static_Digital-EventListing_864x540_WeirdAl_2026_Regional_KFCYumCenter_0614-4fa173e462.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts & Other Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Kosair Live: Dan + Shay, Bailey Zimmerman, & More","media_tagline":"With Richard Marx, Gabby Barrett, Richard Page, Hannah Harper, John Elefante, & Louisville's Own, The Crashers","event_body":"Dan + Shay & Bailey Zimmerman headline Kosair Live - an all-star benefit concert featuring Gabby Barrett, Hannah Harper, Richard Page (Mr. Mister), John Elefante (former lead singer of Kansas), and special guest – GRAMMY winner, Richard Marx. Louisville’s own, The Crashers named the official house band.\n\nKosair Live proudly supports Kosair for Kids and Kosair Shriners.\n\nTickets are on sale now at the KFC Yum! Center Box Office and on Ticketmaster.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/Kosair-Web-26cf55bc72.png","media_link":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/events\/detail\/kosair-live","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Jul<\/span> 18<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"home secondary","event_time":"7:30pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/EVENTLISTING2-1newDS-26a39a99b5.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts & Other Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Forrest Frank: The Jesus Generation Tour","media_tagline":"With Tori Kelly, Cory Asbury, & The Figs","event_body":"GRAMMY-nominated and GMA DOVE Award-winning artist Forrest Frank is bringing The Jesus Generation Tour with special guests Tori Kelly, Cory Asbury, and The Figs to the KFC Yum! Center on July 28th!\n\nTIckets are on sale now at the KFC Yum! Center Box Office and on Ticketmaster.\n\n\n \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/FF-864x540-02f8f1e6f6.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/events\/detail\/forrest-frank-the-jesus-generation-tour","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Jul<\/span> 28<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"home secondary","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/0728-Louisville_ForrestFrank_2026_864x540-57edd636ef.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts & Other Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Thomas Rhett - The Soundtrack to Life Tour 2026","media_tagline":"With Special Guests Vincent Mason & Emily Ann Roberts","event_body":"Diamond-certified superstar Thomas Rhett is set to bring his “must- watch” (OutKick) live show back to the road this summer with THE SOUNDTRACK TO LIFE TOUR. Promoted by Live Nation, the tour will launch in July, and stop in Louisville Kentucky  at the KFC Yum! Center on September 10 while delivering the “bombastic, good-time energy” (Esquire) that fans have come to expect from one of music’s most dynamic entertainers. Rising star Vincent Mason will join Thomas Rhett with Emily Ann Roberts kicking off each night of the tour.\n\nTickets are on sale now at the KFC Yum! Center Box Office and on Ticketmaster. \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/Thomas-Rhett-Web-d2b01ee307.png","media_link":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/events\/detail\/thomas-rhett-the-soundtrack-to-life-tour-2026","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Sep<\/span> 10<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"home secondary","event_time":"7:30pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/Static_Digital-EventListing_864x540_ThomasRhett_2026_Regional_KFCYumCenter_0910-4e35fb61cd.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts & Other Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire","media_tagline":"","event_body":"Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live returns to the KFC Yum! Center with three epic performances on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18!\n\nThe tour that lit up last year returns bigger and hotter than ever — with even more flames, more glow, and more high-octane action. Fans can expect the same edge-of-your-seat thrills they love, now supercharged with enhanced pyro effects, dazzling lighting, and jaw-dropping stunts!\n\nGet ready to cheer on your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks — Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, HW 5-Alarm™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, and Skelesaurus™ — plus the all-new Rhinomite™, making its live debut this season! That’s not all: the epic transforming robot is back to wow the crowd, and the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Freestyle Motocross Team will once again deliver gravity-defying action.\n\nGo Big, Go Hot Wheels Pre-Show and VIP Experiences! More info can be found below.\n\nWith special kids pricing available at every event, it’s the ultimate family experience you won’t want to miss. Tickets are on sale now at the KFC Yum! Center Box Office and on Ticketmaster. \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/HW-GEN-864x540-0b613d9080.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/events\/detail\/hot-wheels-monster-trucks-live-glow-n-fire-1","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Oct<\/span> 17 - 18<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"home secondary","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/HWMTL26_864x540_Louisville-KY-b06441c47b.jpg","category":{"name":"Concerts & Other Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"Leanne Morgan: The Time Of Our Lives Tour","media_tagline":"","event_body":"Leanne Morgan is bringing her signature Southern sass back to stages across the U.S. including Louisville, Kentucky on Friday, November 20. This highly anticipated comedy tour will hit major venues coast to coast. Leanne makes child-rearing, a long marriage and midlife crises cheerful comedy that makes you feel good about yourself.\n\nTickets are on sale now at the KFC Yum! Center Box Office and on Ticketmaster. \n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/Leanne-ARtist-Web-3e6baa6f17.png","media_link":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/events\/detail\/leanne-morgan-the-time-of-our-lives-tour","ticket_link":"Buy Tickets<\/a>","event_date":"Nov<\/span> 20<\/span>, 2026<\/span>","promos":"home secondary","event_time":"7:00pm","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/LeanneMorgan-Web-6b5290f0f9.png","category":{"name":"Concerts & Other Events","id":"1"}},{"media_title":"First & Second Rounds - 2027 NCAA Men\u2019s Basketball Tournament","media_tagline":"","event_body":"\n\nExperience the excitement in Louisville March 19 & 21, 2027 at the KFC Yum! Center! The University of Louisville hosts the First and Second Rounds of the NCAA ® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.\n\nTickets will be available for NCAA subscribers in October - sign up here to hear about it first.\n\n\u200b\u200b\n\n \nCOMING SOON! The NCAA Fan Experience powered by On Location is designed to bring fans closer to the action than ever before. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or attending your first Championship, our premium packages deliver once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Enjoy VIP seating, exclusive access, and unmatched hospitality – all while creating memories you’ll cherish forever.\n\nExclusive Luxury Suite Experience: For an unparalleled game day experience, elevate your NCAA experience in the ultimate style with a Luxury Suite. Enjoy personalized service, gourmet food and drinks, and a private, comfortable atmosphere in the heart of the action.\n\nVisit NCAA.com\/VIP to learn more and signup to be notified when NCAA Fan Experience and Luxury Suite products are available.\n   \n\n\n \n\n\nNCAA, March Madness and NCAA Fan Experience are trademarks owned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. All other licenses or trademarks are property of their respective holders.\n","media_file_type":"img","media_file_placeholder":null,"media_file_name":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/MM-864x540-175d92123b.jpg","media_link":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/events\/detail\/2027-ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament","ticket_link":"On Sale TBA<\/a>","event_date":"Mar<\/span> 19 - 21<\/span>, 2027<\/span>","promos":"home secondary","media_thumb":"https:\/\/www.kfcyumcenter.com\/assets\/img\/MM-864x540-175d92123b.jpg","category":{"name":"U of L Men's Basketball","id":"2"}}]}