# Events & Things To Do In Lexington on 8th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Lexington on 8th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Lexington on 8th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Lexington

- **Event Name**: Greyline Social - Kickoff Party!
  - **Description**: Greyline Social is a free, monthly series happening on the second Friday of each month. This series features a different activity each month plus live music, specials, and more. 

The kickoff is happening MAY 8th, powered by Traditional Bank!

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  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 143
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/greyline-social-kickoff-party/200029884156728
  - **Venue**: Greyline Station, Lexington KY
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, parties, live-music, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Dedrick Flynn - May 8-10, 2026
  - **Description**: Stand-Up Comedian and newest full-time regular on K*ll Tony! “The Dark Storm” makes his Lexington debut!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/dedrick-flynn-may-8-10-2026/200029812531348
  - **Venue**: Comedy Off Broadway
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  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Born Cross Eyed: A Grateful Dead Tribute (Outdoor Show)
  - **Description**: Born Cross Eyed: A Grateful Dead Tribute
5/8/2026
OUTDOOR SHOW
All ages
Doors 6:30 PM | Show 8:00 PM

RAIN OR SHINE 
TICKET SALES ARE FINAL 
*ATTENTION: We do NOT partake in any secondary reselling of tickets
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 330
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/born-cross-eyed-a-grateful-dead-tribute-outdoor-show/200029811627906
  - **Venue**: The Burl
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- **Event Name**: Standup Comedy at Blue Stallion Brewing! (Lexington, KY)
  - **Description**: looking for something fun to do? Love great comedy and great beer? This comedy show is for you! Come see the best comics from all around KenAbout this Eventooking for something fun to do? Love great comedy and great beer?
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/standup-comedy-at-blue-stallion-brewing-lexington-ky/100001985514131215
  - **Venue**: Blue Stallion Brewing Co.
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  - **Price**: USD 13
  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, art, literary-art, kentucky-derby
- **Event Name**: 859 FEST - 2 Day Fest
  - **Description**: 859 FEST is a two-day punk, emo, & hardcore festival happening May 8–9 at Al’s Bar in Lexington, KY.About this Event859 FEST is a two-day punk, emo, & hardcore festival happening
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 11:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/859-fest-2-day-fest/100001980649737683
  - **Venue**: Al's Bar
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  - **Price**: USD 20 to 35
  - **Categories**: festivals, entertainment, performances, music, kentucky-derby
- **Event Name**: Monterey Bay FC at Lexington SC at Lexington Sporting Club Stadium
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Monterey Bay FC at Lexington SC at Lexington Sporting Club Stadium, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Lexington Sporting Club Stadium in L
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 11:59 pm – Sat Aug 01 2026 at 11:59 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/monterey-bay-fc-at-lexington-sc-at-lexington-sporting-club-stadium/2400029623606933
  - **Venue**: Lexington Sporting Club Stadium
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: 2026 MOM is my HERO! Mother-Son Dance
  - **Description**: MOMS (and anyone who takes on the mothering role) are true HEROS! We have an evening of fun planned for you and your son(s).About this EventWe hope you will join us for our MOM is my HERO! Mother-Son Dance
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 04:30 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/2026-mom-is-my-hero-mother-son-dance/100001982966735887
  - **Venue**: Signature Club of Lansdowne
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  - **Price**: USD 25 to 59
  - **Categories**: Kids
- **Event Name**: Velvet Revival
  - **Description**: Velvet Revival is an intimate sultry jazz lounge cabaret that brings the glamour of vintage nightlife into the black box. Inspired by the indulgence and intrigue of the Prohibition era, the evening invites audiences into a world of candlelight, velvet, sm
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/velvet-revival/200029878320301
  - **Venue**: 2520 Regency Rd, Lexington, KY 40503-3059, United States
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Parties, Music
- **Event Name**: ✨ Brushstrokes & Blessings Meet & Greet ✨
  - **Description**: Join us for a fun, creative hangout where art meets good vibes and new friends!About this Event✨ Brushstrokes & Blessings Meet & Greet ✨
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/brushstrokes-and-blessings-meet-and-greet/100001979573056300
  - **Venue**: Total Grace Church
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  - **Price**: USD 34
  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, meetups, meet-and-greet

## Trending Events in Lexington

- **Event Name**: Tyler Childers Lexington
  - **Description**: Tyler Childers headlines Railbird Festival on June 7, 2026, bringing his celebrated Kentucky-rooted sound back home. Known for performances that balance emotional vulnerability with rugged musicality, Childers creates a festival experience that feels both
  - **Venue**: Lexington, KY
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- **Event Name**: ZZ Top with Dwight Yoakam at CommonSpirit Health Stage at Gatton Park
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at ZZ Top with Dwight Yoakam at CommonSpirit Health Stage at Gatton Park, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming CommonSpirit Health Stage at Gatton Park
  - **Venue**: CommonSpirit Health Stage at Gatton Park
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- **Event Name**: Railbird Festival: The Lumineers  Caamp & Mt. Joy (Time: TBD) - Saturday
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Railbird Festival: The Lumineers  Caamp & Mt. Joy (Time: TBD) - Saturday, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic The Red Mile in Lexington,
  - **Venue**: The Red Mile
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- **Event Name**: Railbird Festival - Sunday - with Tyler Childers, Zach Top, Ella Langley and more
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: The Red Mile
🏠 Address: 1200 Red Mile Road, Lexington, KY 40504
🌆 City: Lexington
📍 Location: 38.0426, -84.5198✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Railbird Festival - Sunday - with Tyler Childers, Zach Top, Ella Langley and more
  - **Venue**: The Red Mile
- **Event Name**: Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party Tour at Rupp Arena
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party Tour at Rupp Arena, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Rupp Arena in vibrant Lexington, KY
  - **Venue**: Rupp Arena
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Breeders Cup - Friday at Keeneland
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at 2026 Breeders Cup - Friday at Keeneland, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Keeneland in dynamic Lexington, KY, this event will become the
  - **Venue**: Keeneland
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- **Event Name**: Railbird Festival - 2 Day Pass - with The Lumineers, Tyler Childers, CAAMP and more
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: The Red Mile
🏠 Address: 1200 Red Mile Road, Lexington, KY 40504
🌆 City: Lexington
📍 Location: 38.0426, -84.5198✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Railbird Festival - 2 Day Pass - with The Lumineers, Tyler Childers, CAAMP and mor
  - **Venue**: The Red Mile
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/35671d20-f534-11f0-92d6-d568e2653d8f-rimg-w1200-h788-dc0202f1-gmir.jpg?v=1768826503
- **Event Name**: LSU Tigers at Kentucky Wildcats Football at Kroger Field
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to LSU Tigers at Kentucky Wildcats Football at Kroger Field, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Kroger Field in the heart of Lexington, KY
  - **Venue**: Kroger Field
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/546f75a0-0c4a-11f1-bef1-5f57dd5c1ffd-rimg-w1200-h514-dc4e2774-gmir.jpg?v=1771364881
- **Event Name**: Railbird Festival: Tyler Childers  Zach Top & Ella Langley (Time: TBD) - Sunday
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Railbird Festival: Tyler Childers  Zach Top & Ella Langley (Time: TBD) - Sunday, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of The Red Mile in vibrant
  - **Venue**: The Red Mile
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Lexington?
  - **A:** Greyline Social - Kickoff Party! (Fri May 08 2026 at 05:00 pm at Greyline Station, Lexington KY), Dedrick Flynn - May 8-10, 2026 (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at Comedy Off Broadway), Born Cross Eyed: A Grateful Dead Tribute (Outdoor Show) (Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Burl), Standup Comedy at Blue Stallion Brewing! (Lexington, KY) (Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 pm at Blue Stallion Brewing Co.), 859 FEST - 2 Day Fest (Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm at Al's Bar).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Lexington?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Lexington on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Lexington?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Lexington?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Lexington include Greyline Station, Lexington KY, Comedy Off Broadway, The Burl.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Lexington?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Lexington range from USD 13 to USD 59. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Lexington?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Lexington include Kentucky Event Company, Comedy Off Broadway, Born Cross Eyed.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Lexington?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Lexington.

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