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WFPK Waterfront Wednesday
One event on May 28, 2026 at 5:00 pm
One event on June 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm
One event on July 29, 2026 at 5:00 pm
One event on August 26, 2026 at 5:00 pm
One event on September 23, 2026 at 5:00 pm
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.
This season, WFPK Waterfront Wednesday is giving fans more of what they come for — headliners will take the stage earlier and perform a longer set, following a spotlight on Louisville’s favorite local and regional artists.
Additionally, in April, June and July, The Monarch Living Room Stage will spotlight some of Louisville’s finest musicians. Music is always better together, so bring your instrument, find your people and make music together from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at The Living Room Stage 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, located next to the Big Four Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge. 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.
April 22: Main Stage: Deep Blue Something and Small Time Napoleon
Monarch Living Room Stage: Jazz Jam with Jon Anthony Floyed-Jackson Quintet & special guests
May 28: MODISTE headlining (8:30pm) alongside Routine Caffeine (7:15pm) and Kiana Del (6pm).
The Monarch Living Room Stage Bluegrass Jam, originally scheduled for May 27, will be moved to a later date.
June 24: Main Stage: The War & Treaty and Second Story Man Monarch Living Room Stage: Songwriters Showcase
July 29: Over the Rhine (with full band), Abby Hamilton
Monarch Living Room Stage: Bluegrass Evolution Jam
August 26: Old 97’s, Cait Justice, and LPM Young Artist Showcase winner
September 23: Houseplant, DOOM GONG, and LPM Young Artist Showcase winner
New this year – Split the Pot Raffle, click HERE to learn more!
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.