The Louisville Memorial Auditorium has two features which make it unique throughout the world. First, it is the home of the World’s Largest Pilcher pipe organ. This historic
four-manual instrument with 5,288 pipes is still playing, just as it has been doing since 1929.
Second, it is also home to 144 world-famous flags. These historic flags from World War I and II are proudly displayed in six beautifully lit flag cases.
The Louisville Memorial Auditorium offers rich history and architectural beauty, while offering modern conveniences such as professional lighting and sound systems, new stage curtains, carpeting and renovated handicapped accessible restrooms.
Thousands use our stage annually for concerts, world-renowned performances, dance competitions and recitals, stage plays, student performances, religious gatherings, speaking engagements, fashion shows, community gatherings, weddings, private parties, meetings, memorials and graduations. Attendance exceeds 100,000 patrons per year.
On Memorial Day, May 27, 2019, the Louisville Memorial Auditorium honored veterans and celebrated the 90th Anniversary of the region’s only war memorial.
American Legion State of Kentucky Chaplain, Steve Orr, lead the prayer service, followed by city officials who spoke about the history and future of the auditorium.
A community concert featuring “The Thoroughbreds” was held. A historical presentation was shown on the movie screen, while listening to the majestic sounds of the world’s largest Pilcher Pipe Organ.
DIRECTIONS:
From the North
Take I-65 South to the St. Catherine Street Exit 135. Off the exit ramp you will be traveling one way on St. Catherine Street heading west. Follow St. Catherine Street for three blocks and then turn right onto Fourth Street. Proceed on Fourth Street for one block. Memorial Auditorium will be on your left at the corner of Fourth and Kentucky Streets.
From the South
Take I-65 North to the St. Catherine Street Exit 135. Off the exit ramp you will be traveling one way on St. Catherine Street heading west. Follow St. Catherine Street for three blocks and then turn right onto Fourth Street. Proceed on Fourth Street for one block, Memorial Auditorium will be on your left at the corner of Fourth and Kentucky Streets.
From the East
Take I-64 West to I-65 South. Travel approximately 1 mile on I-65 South and then take the St. Catherine Street Exit 135. Off the exit ramp you will be traveling one way on St. Catherine Street heading west. Follow St. Catherine Street for three blocks and then turn right onto Fourth Street. Proceed on Fourth Street for one block. Memorial Auditorium will be on your left at the corner of Fourth and Kentucky Streets.
From the West
Take I-64 East to the Ninth Street Exit 4. Proceed on Ninth Street for 9 blocks and then turn left onto Kentucky Street. Proceed on Kentucky Street for 5 blocks. Memorial Auditorium will be on your left at the corner of Fourth and Kentucky Streets.
PARKING:
The parking lot for Louisville Memorial Auditorium guests is located at 1024 South Fifth Street. The lot is physically located at the corner of Fifth and Kentucky Streets (adjacent to the Family & Children’s Place at 1000 South Fifth Street, Louisville KY 40203). Entrance to the lot is from the alley. Additionally, street parking is available. Please do not park in the Family & Children’s Place parking lot, unless after hours or on weekends when their business is not open.
Guests, please do not park in nearby business parking areas located near or around the auditorium. Remember, when parking in unauthorized areas, your vehicle is subject to being towed at owners’ expense.
