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ROARchestra 2026: Summer Breeze – Postponed to Sunday, July 12
ROARchestra tickets are available at the Zoo Ticket Windows Only
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We’re Moving To SundayDue to weather conditions, ROARchestra has been moved to the scheduled rain date on Sunday, July 12. Sunday Schedule All Saturday tickets will be honored on Sunday. Everything else about your ROARchestra experience remains the same. Just the date has changed. We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of Yacht Rock favorites with the Louisville Orchestra. Please note that the Oasis field has received several days of rain. For the most comfortable viewing experience, we recommend bringing lawn chairs with wide footpads. |
SUMMER BREEZE:
YACHT ROCK CLASSICS
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Louisville Zoo
Gates Open at 7 p.m. • Concert Begins at 8:30 p.m.
Rain Date: Sunday, July 12
Tickets On Sale
Presenting Hospitality Suite Sponsors Norman and Millicent Stiefler
Supporting Sponsor John and Sallie Cunningham
Ticket Prices
| Admission Type | Now through June 30 | July 1 – July 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult General Admission | $30 | $35 |
| Child (3–11) General Admission | $15 | $15 |
| Children 2 and under | FREE | FREE |
VIP tickets (SOLD OUT)
New VIP tickets include chair seating in our covered VIP tent. Seats are not assigned, first come first served.**
**If you wish to have an exclusive VIP Plus experience that includes a reserved table for 8 with 2 bottles of wine and snacks in a covered tent with fans please contact Morgan.mclaughlin@louisvilleky.gov. Limited number available.
Parking is included with all ROARchestra ticket levels.
Experience one unforgettable summer night under the stars as the Louisville Orchestra returns to the Louisville Zoo for ROARchestra: Summer Breeze — Yacht Rock Classics.
Food, drinks and adult beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy smooth summer favorites performed live by the Louisville Orchestra under the direction of beloved ROARchestra conductor Bob Bernhardt.
Featuring iconic hits including:
- Margaritaville
- Africa
- Escape (The Piña Colada Song)
- What a Fool Believes
- Sailing
- …and many more Yacht Rock favorites.
ALL ARRANGEMENTS LICENSED BY SCHIRMER THEATRICAL, LLC
Produced by Greenberg Artists and Schirmer Theatrical
MAKE IT A SUMMER TRADITION
Relax with friends and family on the Oasis lawn while enjoying one of Louisville’s favorite summer traditions. ROARchestra combines live music, the beauty of a summer night at the Zoo and the smooth sounds of Yacht Rock for a one-of-a-kind outdoor concert experience.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early to explore select Zoo areas before the performance begins.
Whether you’re a longtime Louisville Orchestra fan, a Zoo regular or simply looking for a fun summer night out, Summer Breeze offers the perfect soundtrack for a July evening under the stars.
WHAT TO BRING
Guests are encouraged to bring:
- Lawn chairs
- Blankets
- Outside food
- Non-alcoholic beverages
Outside alcohol is prohibited.
FOOD & DRINK
Concessions, snacks and adult beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy food and beverages before the concert begins.
ABOUT ROARCHESTRA
ROARchestra is a collaboration between the Louisville Zoo and the Louisville Orchestra that brings live symphonic music to one of Louisville’s most unique outdoor venues.
Originally launched in the late 1980s, ROARchestra has become a beloved Louisville summer tradition, combining great music, a relaxed outdoor setting and unforgettable evenings under the stars.
Conductor Bob Bernhardt
Beloved conductor Bob Bernhardt is thrilled to return to ROARchestra once again bringing his easygoing style, infectious enthusiasm, and outstanding musicianship to the Oasis Stage.
Refunds / Rain Date
Tickets for ROARchestra are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the rain date on Sunday, July 12. If weather forces the cancellation of both the scheduled event and the rain date, ticket holders will receive a refund.
