Brad Paisley, BourbonCon, Pink Floyd tribute: Don’t miss these 10 Lexington events this month
It’s always good to plan ahead — so here are the 10 best local events in Lexington in the month ahead to put on your calendar. This list and guide of the best weekday and weekend events and happenings around Central Kentucky includes ticket prices for fun things like live music concerts, comedy and theatre shows and much more at local venues.
Comedian Eddie B at the Lexington Opera House
Teachers unite! Comedian Eddie B, whose act focuses on the frustrations of teachers, will be at the Lexington Opera House 8 p.m. Jan. 4. A former teacher himself, Eddie B went viral several years ago for his “What Teachers Really Want to Say” videos.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire at Rupp Arena
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live comes to Lexington’s Rupp Arena for the first time ever Jan. 11-12. The new Glow-N-Fire show has fan Hot Wheels Monster Trucks including Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot, Gunkster and a new favorite villain, Skelesaurus. The monster truck show will also feature a transforming robot a freestyle motocross team. Ticket prices for the three shows (12:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11; 2:30 p.m. Jan. 12) start at $10. centralbankcenter.com
Lexington Theatre Company: Concert With The Stars at the Opera House
Local theatre group, the Lexington Theatre Company, will celebrate 10 years with its annual “Concert with the Stars” show 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Lexington Opera House. The cabaret-style evening showcases rising sage stars and brings back those who have made it to Broadway. This year’s lineup includes performers with Broadway credits including “New York, New York,” “The Music Man,” “Wicked,” Hello, Dolly” and the Broadway National Tour of “The Lion King.” lexingtontheatrecompany.org
Harlem Globetrotters at Rupp Arena
World-renowned trick shot extraordinaires the Harlem Globetrotters will make an appearance at Rupp Arena when they take on the Washington Generals on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. From $25.25. 430 W Vine St. centralbankcenter.com/rupp-arena.
Brad Paisley Acoustic Concert at Opera House
Country music star Brad Paisley will be at the Lexington Opera House 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15. The singer, songwriter and guitarist will be there as part of the 98.1 The Bull #onenightonly Acoustic Concert Series. As a solo artist, Paisley has three Grammy’s, two American Music Awards and 15 Academy of Country Music Awards. Tickets start at $98. centralbankcenter.com
BourbonCon 2025 at Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott
Love bourbon? How about a convention dedicated all to bourbon? The third annual BourbonCon at the Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Resort Jan. 17-18 features bourbon tastings from 30+ Kentucky distilleries, cooking demonstrations, discussions and more. Tickets start at $139. Bourbonconlex.com
Lexington Philharmonic: The Music of Pink Floyd at the Singletary Center
Fan of Pink Floyd, particularly the “Dark Side of the Moon” album? Then the Lexington Philharmonic has a treat for you. The orchestra will perform the album and other highlights from the rock group 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Singletary Center for the Arts on the University of Kentucky Campus. And yes, there will be lasers. Tickets start at $28. https://lexphil.org/pink-floyd
Theatre Play, Broadway Live Series: ‘Clue’ at the Opera House
The 2024-25 Broadway Live Series continues Jan. 24-26 at the Lexington Opera House with “Clue.” There will be five performances for you to figure out if it was Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Or maybe Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? The comedy play is based on the 1985 movie and the classic board game. Tickets start at $53. centralbankcenter.com/events/detail/clue
Concert: Drive-By Truckers at Manchester Music Hall
Rock band Drive-By Truckers will have an 8 p.m., Jan. 24 concert at the Manchester Music Hall. Known for being the act that gave the world Jason Isbell, they specialize in songs that are far removed from what many think of as “Southern rock.” Their current tour is devoted to music from the band’s breakthrough album “Southern Rock Opera,” which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Tickets start at $35. https://www.manchestermusichall.com/
UK Women’s Gymnastics Excite Night vs. Auburn at Memorial Coliseum
The UK women’s gymnastics squad will host the Auburn Tigers for its popular Excite Night at Memorial Coliseum on Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $10 and kids five and under free. There will be giveaways, including custom, light-up cat ears and a chance to enter an American Girl Doll in an exclusive UK gymnastics leotard raffle. ticketmaster.com
This story was originally published January 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
