KFC Yum! Center to Celebrate 15th Anniversary with Free Happy Hour Event on the Plaza and Official Concert Featuring Zach Top
Louisville, KY (October 6, 2025) – The KFC Yum! Center is turning 15, and the community is invited to join the celebration this Friday, October 10 with a full evening of festivities, including a free outdoor Happy Hour event and the arena’s official 15th anniversary concert featuring rising country star Zach Top.
The celebration kicks off with the Cold Beer Happy Hour on the Pepsi Plaza from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, free and open to the entire community. The plaza party will feature live music, games, drink specials, and a festive atmosphere to commemorate the arena’s 15th anniversary.
Following the plaza festivities, Zach Top will headline the official anniversary concert inside the arena as part of his Cold Beer & Country Music tour. Known for his traditional country sound and breakout success, Top’s performance will mark a special moment in the venue’s history. Tickets for the concert are still available at the KFC Yum! Center box office and axs.com.
“We’re incredibly proud to celebrate 15 years of unforgettable moments at the KFC Yum! Center,” said Eric Granger, KFC Yum! Center General Manager. “This weekend is not just about the building, it’s about the fans, the artists, and the community that have made this venue such an important part of Louisville. We’re excited to mark the occasion with a fun, free event on the plaza and an exciting anniversary concert with Zach Top.”
Since opening in 2010, the KFC Yum! Center has welcomed more than 13 million fans and hosted some of the biggest names in music and sports. This week’s celebration is all about honoring 15 years of unforgettable moments and the incredible community that made them possible.
For more information about the anniversary celebration and upcoming events, visit kfcyumcenter.com
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
Plaza Event: KFC Yum! Center 15th Anniversary Cold Beer Happy Hour
Date/Time: Friday, October 10 5:30-7:00 PM
Location: KFC Yum! Center Outdoor Pepsi Plaza
Tickets: This event is free to attend. No ticket required.
CONCERT INFO
Show Name: Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music Tour 2025
Show Date/Time: Friday, October 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Location: KFC Yum! Center | 1 Arena Plaza | Louisville, KY 40202
How to Purchase Tickets: Tickets on sale at the KFC Yum! Center Box Office and online at axs.com.
About Zach Top
Raised in Sunnyside, WA, Top grew up on classic country music around the family farm. At the age of seven, he formed a band with his siblings which set the stage for his musical ambitions. Throughout his teenage years and early twenties, Top honed his craft by playing in various bluegrass bands before moving to Nashville in 2021, where he has been building a reputation as one of country music’s most promising new voices.
About KFC Yum! Center
The KFC Yum! Center is a multi-purpose arena that overlooks the Ohio River in downtown Louisville and attracts approximately 1 million fans to ticketed events annually. It boasts a total of 721,762 square feet while offering an arena bowl exceeding 22,000 seats and nine bars and lounges all within walking distance of more than 6,000 hotel rooms in downtown Louisville. It is home to the University of Louisville men’s and women’s basketball programs and attracts several top grossing concerts and events annually. The KFC Yum! Center is a state-of-the-art facility with advance technology capabilities that is owned by the Louisville Arena Authority and managed by Legends Global. For more information, visit www.kfcyumcenter.com.
