WFPK Waterfront Wednesday

91.9 WFPK Independent Louisville and Waterfront Park are delighted to announce the 24th season of WFPK Waterfront Wednesday. Proceeds from WFPK Waterfront Wednesday benefit two beloved local nonprofits, Louisville Public Media and Waterfront Park.

2026 Season Dates and Artists

April 22 Deep Blue Something, Small Time Napoleon

May 27 Arlo Parks, MODISTE

June 24 The War & Treaty, Second Story Man

July 29 Over the Rhine (with full band)Abby Hamilton, Young Artist Showcase winner (6:00 p.m.)

August 26 Old 97’s, Cait Justice, Young Artist Showcase winner (6:00 p.m.)

September 23 Houseplant,, DOOM GONG, Young Artist Showcase winner (6:00 p.m.)

This season, WFPK Waterfront Wednesday is giving fans more of what they come for — headliners will take the stage earlier and perform a full 90-minute set, following a spotlight on Louisville’s favorite local and regional artists. Additionally, in April, May and June, The Monarch Living Room Stage will feature a slew of local artists from 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and throughout the evening as an additional fan experience between set breaks. 

The free concerts take place on the Big Four Lawn in Louisville’s Waterfront Park. The lawn opens at 5:00 p.m., with music on the main stage beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. Food trucks and vendor booths will be available throughout the season beginning at 5:00 p.m. 

These events are made free thanks to the support of generous sponsors, on-site concession sales and donations. You can make a donation to support WFPK Waterfront Wednesday at lpm.org/wfw.

Fans of WFPK Waterfront Wednesday can also enter to win the Super Fan prize package – a reserved parking space at each 2026 concert, event swag and two VIP tickets to the 2026 Bourbon & Beyond September 24 – September 27 on the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Visit LPM.org/WaterfrontWednesday to enter for a chance to win. The winner will be drawn on April 20 at 1:00 p.m.

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday is produced by Louisville Public Media and Waterfront Park. The event is made possible by the generous support of presenting sponsors The Brook Hospitals and The Jack Harlow Foundation.

Parking Information

River Road near the event area closes for through traffic starting at 5:00 p.m., however street parking remains available on River Road between Preston and the Waterfront Park’s Lincoln Lot. Waterfront Park’s Green and Orange lots will also be open to guests (entering from Preston) on a first-come, first-serve basis. Additionally, we are pleased to partner with Riverside Parking and Lynn Family Stadium to offer pre-paid parking at Lynn Family Stadium’s Green Lot. Pre-paid parking can be purchased for the April 22 concert at this link. Parkside Bikes returns this year with bike parking on-site.

Full event details and FAQs can be found at LPM.org/WaterfrontWednesday.

Outside alcohol is prohibited. No coolers, no glass or pets allowed in the event area of the Big Four Lawn and the adjacent park areas.