Whitney Hall
Kentucky Center Whitney Hall
501 W. Main St. Louisville, KY 40202
A 2,377-seat, multipurpose concert facility, Whitney Hall can accommodate everything from the most elaborate touring Broadway extravaganzas to the more modest requirements of a chamber music ensemble. Named for the eminent former conductor of the Louisville Orchestra, Robert Whitney, this theater has exemplary acoustics, comfortable seats, and generally uninterrupted sight lines to ensure that every patron enjoys their theatrical experience to the fullest. The Kentucky Center has an operating budget of nearly $13 million, with about 90 full-time employees. It is financed through a combination of earned income (facility rentals, ticket sales, and concession revenues), charitable giving and foundation support, local hotel room taxes, and state appropriations.
The Louisville Orchestra rents this space for rehearsals and concerts including the Classics Series, Pops Series, Coffee Matinees, and some LO special events.
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PARKING OPTIONS
Kentucky Center Garage: 121 North 6th Street, Louisville KY 40202
Entrance on 6th Street with 341 Spaces
Event parking is $12 or more. Rates are set by and remit to the Kentucky Center.
(Fall 2018: Access to this parking structure is from the north only — from River Road — due to construction).
PARC Riverfront Garage: 141 North Sixth Street, Louisville KY 40202
Entrance on 6th Street
Event parking is $10 or more. Rates are set by and remit to the Parking Authority of River City
Muhammad Ali Garage
140 North 6th Street, Louisville KY 40202
Entrance on 6th and 7th Streets
Hourly and evening parking only. Evening parking is $4 or more.
Surface lots are available at these locations:
Cullen Lot at 111 South 6th Street
Old Depot Lot at 705 W. Washington Street
Kentucky Science Center Lot at Seventh Street and River Road
Rates vary.
Metered street parking
Some meters are inactive after 6pm.
Rates vary.
Please check the meter carefully for information.
Dining Options NEARBY
SCENE at the Center
Located inside the Kentucky Center
A small plates eatery that offers bar and food service two hours prior to most performances at Whitney Hall and the Bomhard Theater. Kitchen service ends as the curtain rises but beverage service continues throughout the performance and extends through midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.
PROOF ON MAIN
702 W. Main Street, Louisville KY 40202
502.217.6360
Offers a winning combination of inventive yet accessible food and beverage paired with warm, professional service.
BISTRO BAR & GRILLE Downtown
614 W. Main Street, Louisville 40202
502.582.1995
Enduring eatery serving green chile wontons & other American staples. Full bar and friendly service.
VINCENZO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
150 S. 5th Street, Louisville KY 40202
502.580.1350
An authentic gourmet Italian restaurant featuring both on-site and off-site catering.
SWIZZLE RESTAURANT and LOUNGE
140 N. 4th Street, Louisville KY 40202
502.568.4239
Offers a sophisticated dining experience that rises to new heights in Louisville with breathtaking views and a fabulous dining experience. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients are featured on the menu in the rooftop dining room on the 25th floor of the Galt House Hotel (West Tower).
HEINE BROTHERS COFFEE
514 W. Main Street, Louisville KY 40202
502.568.6338 (Closes at 6pm)
Ecologically-minded coffeehouse chain pouring organic & fair-trade brews & teas.
WILSHIRE PANTRY
605 W. Main, Louisville KY 40202
502.883.3398 (Weekdays; closes at 3pm)
Sunny cafe for American breakfast, lunch & snacks; coffee and tea; with sidewalk tables and a general store.
