A statewide initiative delivering free performances, school visits, and community partnerships across the Commonwealth.
The Louisville Orchestra’s In Harmony Tour brings world-class orchestral music directly to communities across the Commonwealth. Through free public performances, educational programs, and partnerships with local organizations, the tour connects Kentuckians of all ages with the power of live music.
Supported by the Kentucky General Assembly, the initiative represents one of the largest statewide investments in the arts in Kentucky’s history. Since launching in 2022, the tour has expanded access to orchestral music, strengthened community connections, and demonstrated the cultural and economic value of the arts throughout the state.
We invite you to join us for a celebration of great music and community spirit. Tickets are free, but seats are limited. RSVP today to secure seats and we’ll see you soon!
Looking ahead, the tour will include a special engagement featuring Yo-Yo Ma in 2027, bringing one of the world’s most celebrated musicians to communities across Kentucky as part of this statewide cultural effort.
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The In Harmony Tour brings the Louisville Orchestra beyond the concert hall and into communities across Kentucky, creating access to live orchestral music in places where residents can gather, connect, and participate, free of charge.
Supported by the Kentucky General Assembly, the tour is designed to ensure that the value of the Louisville Orchestra is felt statewide, not only in Louisville. Through public performances, educational visits, and partnerships with local organizations, the In Harmony Tour strengthens community life, expands access to the arts, and creates visible public benefit across the Commonwealth.
This is more than a tour. It is a statewide commitment to cultural access, local partnership, and shared Kentucky pride.
For many audiences, the In Harmony Tour provides their first opportunity to experience a live orchestra. By performing in parks, community centers, libraries, schools, and public gathering spaces, the program removes barriers to participation and welcomes audiences of all backgrounds.
Each tour stop is developed in collaboration with local partners, including arts organizations, educators, civic leaders, and community groups. These partnerships ensure that the performances reflect and celebrate the unique identity of each community.
In addition to public concerts, the tour includes school visits, workshops, and educational activities that introduce students to orchestral music and the musicians who perform it. These programs help inspire the next generation of artists, audiences, and creative thinkers.
The In Harmony Tour showcases Kentucky as a state that values artistic innovation and cultural engagement. By connecting communities across the Commonwealth through shared musical experiences, the initiative strengthens Kentucky’s cultural landscape and national reputation.
The In Harmony Tour has visited communities across Kentucky, from Western Kentucky to the Appalachian region.
Each stop reflects a simple idea, Kentucky deserves access to extraordinary cultural experiences in every region of the Commonwealth. By traveling statewide and partnering locally, the Louisville Orchestra is creating a broader, more connected cultural footprint for Kentucky.
A central goal of the In Harmony Tour is to connect young people with live music. These programs provide meaningful arts education experiences that many schools would otherwise be unable to offer.
Our official In Harmony Tour merch is now online! Celebrate the tour and show your support with our exclusive collection. From stylish apparel to must-have accessories, there's something for every fan. 100% of all proceeds go back to support the mission of the Louisville Orchestra. We can't thank you enough for making a difference.
Order now to get your gear in time to wear while we're on tour!
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For more information about the In Harmony tour, including tour stops, concert locations, and how we're reaching communities across Kentucky, please contact:
Elizabeth Etienne | Senior Tour Manager
502-585-9418 or eetienne@louisvilleorchestra.org
The Kentucky “In Harmony” tour is made possible through a partnership with the
Kentucky General Assembly in conjunction with the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet.
Additional support from:
Eleanor Bingham Miller
Brook and Pam Smith
Lindy B. Street
Anonymous
Creators Corps Support Provided By:
Andrew Mellon Foundation
Oswley Brown II Family Foundation
Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
Aaron Copland Fund for Music
William M. Wood Foundation
Edie Nixon
