From Matt Rife to Tyler Childers, here are 10 concerts happening in Kentucky in December
We want to make sure you don't miss a beat when it comes to music headliners and top-tier performances stopping by Louisville this December. From the KFC YUM Center and Louisville Palace to the Kentucky Center, The Brown Theatre, and more — here are some of the major acts headed to town in our December concert calendar.
Andrea Bocelli at the KFC Yum Center
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WHAT: Iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will make his first-ever stop in Louisville. The concert will also feature The Louisville Orchestra, Famed Italian music icon Zucchero, and Andrea's daughter, Virginia Bocelli.
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m.
WHERE: KFC YUM Center, 1 Arena Plaza
TICKETS: Tickets start at $81 at kfcyumcenter.com
Matt Rife at the Louisville Palace
WHAT: Comedian Matt Rife stops in Louisville for two sold-out shows during his ProblemMATTic World Tour
WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 31, 7 and 10 p.m.
WHERE: Louisville Palace, 625 S. Fourth St.
TICKETS: Tickets are sold out. livenation.com
Tyler Childers at Rupp Arena
WHAT: Kentucky native and country music superstar Tyler Childers performs a special two-night concert with special guests Shovels & Rope. For every ticket sold, $1 will go to the Hickman Holler Appalachian Relief Fund.
WHERE: Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington, Kentucky
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 30 at 7:45 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m.
TICKETS: Tickets start at $72. rupparena.com
If that's not enough, here are other major acts performing around Louisville during December:
KFC Yum Center
1 Arena Plaza, kfcyumcenter.com
Old Dominion with special guests Chase Rice, Priscilla Block, and Kylie Morgan: Thursday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m.
Kodak Black with DaBaby and Big Charm: Saturday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m.
Louisville Palace
625 S. Fourth St., livenation.com
Comedian Chelsea Handler: Sunday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
Louisville Orchestra presents Nat King Cole Christmas: Wednesday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Kentucky Center
501 W. Main St., kentuckyperformingarts.org
"Tina: The Tina Turner Musical:" Friday, Dec. 1 through Sunday, Dec. 3
"The Brown-Forman Nutcracker:" Saturday, Dec, 9 through Sunday, Dec 24
Rupp Arena
430 W. Vine St. Lexington, Kentucky. rupparena.com
Jack Harlow: Sunday, Dec 3, 7:30 p.m.
Reach features reporter Kirby Adams at kadams@courier-journal.com.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: December concerts in Kentucky: Jack Harlow, Matt Rife, Tyler Childers
