Kentucky Center to Host Thunder Over Louisville Celebration, 4/18

This year enjoy the excitement and spectacle of Thunder Over Louisville from the comfort of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. Take in the air show, fireworks, food and family fun from the convenience of the Center, where the main facility will be open with access to the North Terrace on the Belvedere. The Center will open its doors for Thunder Over Louisville on Saturday, April 18, at 2 p.m. The air show begins at 3 p.m. with the fireworks kicking off at 9:30 p.m.

Make the Kentucky Center your home base for the day while you stroll around and take in all the action. All guests will be able to take advantage of the Center's restrooms, have a drink at the bar and enjoy an a la carte picnic menu. Alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages will be available throughout the building. Draft beer, wine and mixed drinks will be available for purchase. There will be storytelling, art activities, face painting, dancing and a drumming circle.

Chairs will be allowed, though only for set-up outside. For safety, coolers, outside food or drink will not be allowed anywhere on the Kentucky Center premises. Pets (with the exception of service animals), weapons and alcohol are prohibited as well.

Tickets are only $40 for adults, and $20 for children 12 and under. Tickets are currently on sale and are limited. Derby Pins sold separately which will allow access to the Meijer Family Fun Zone, also located on the Belvedere. This year's media partner is Clear Channel. Kentucky Center Member tickets can be purchased by calling the Member Hotline at (502) 566-5144. Standard tickets available at www.kentuckycenter.org/presents, by phone (502-584-7777, 800-775-7777), and in-person at The Kentucky Center box office and drive-thru. Please call (502) 566-5111 (V) for information about the range of accessibility options we offer to enhance your performance experience.