Live. In Person. The phenomenal bands and solo artists from the first round of Louisville Sessions, our series celebrating Kentucky’s dynamic music scene, will come together for an energetic, one-day-only outdoor concert at Actors Theatre of Louisville’s Paul Owen Production Studio. Come join the party, hear some extraordinary local musicians, and close out the summer with us!
Featuring live performances from Bridge 19, Coyia, JONJOHN, Sun Kings Quartet, Rob Lee, Tez of 2Deep, Tiny Tiny and Unusual Heat, with virtual sessions by Chanson Calhoun and Sasha Renee.
In honor of Paul Owen, prolific scenic designer and longtime Actors Theatre of Louisville staff member, we are inviting people to experience a live performance at the facility bearing his name for the first time.
Thanks to our underwriters.
Red/Purple Member Tickets: $16/no fees
Blue Member Tickets: $20/no fees
Green Member/General Tickets: $20/plus fees
Members get advance access to tickets and a range of benefits, including discounts to Louisville Sessions Full Jam and other productions.
Your membership supports all that we do—from empowering young people through our Learning and Creative Engagement residencies, to building transformative community partnerships, to making our artistic work more accessible than ever through our growing library of digital experiences.
All information listed below is subject to change. Please check back closer to August 28 for the most up-to-date guidelines.
All attendees should bring a face mask and are encouraged to wear throughout the event. Please wear your mask if you are unvaccinated or if you can't maintain 6 feet of distance. Portable hand-washing stations and hand sanitizer stations will also be available around the viewing area.
To care for yourself and protect others, please DO NOT come if you have experienced COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to the virus in the past 14 days. Please contact BoxOffice@actorstheatre.org for more information.
We will continue to monitor the state of COVID-19 in our area and update these guidelines accordingly; check back closer to the day of the event for the most up-to-date information.
Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. Performances begin at 4 p.m. and will finish by 8 p.m.
LOUISVILLE SESSIONS FULL JAM is an outdoor concert in the parking lot of our Paul Owen Production Studio at 9th Street and Magnolia. Most of the viewing area is paved and unprotected from the sun, so you may want to bring a hat, sunblock, or other protection from the sunshine. We invite you to bring your own folding or lawn chair.
Guests are welcome to bring small bags. For your safety and the safety of all guests, all bags are subject to search upon entering.
Prohibited items
No bags larger than 20 inches
No outside beverages, except sealed plastic bottles of water. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
No firearms, weapons, or explosives
No pets (Service animals are permitted.)
No umbrellas (Rain jackets and other protective gear are permitted.)
No coolers or picnic baskets
No professional photographic or audio recording equipment
Allowed items
Folding or lawn chairs
Sealed plastic water bottles
Hats, sunblock, or other protection from the sunshine
Log in to your Actors Theatre account and go to your account home page. Click on “My Upcoming Events” on the left side. Select “Louisville Sessions Full Jam” to find your digital ticket. If you selected “Print at Home” during checkout, you’ll need to print your ticket before arrival. If you selected “Mobile Ticket” at checkout, you can show it on any mobile device at the entrance gate.
Free parking is available on site, but space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Once on-site parking has filled, guests can find street parking on 10th Street, behind the Production Studio. We encourage carpooling, ride-sharing, walking, and biking. Guests are welcome to lock their bikes to the fence around the perimeter of the event area.
Smoking will be permitted in designated areas only.
Yes. The concert’s main viewing area is a paved parking lot. There will be no wheelchair-accessible parking, but a drop-off area is available near the entrance. There will also be wheelchair-accessible portable restrooms on site.
Yes. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available to purchase by credit or debit from:
Alchemy Food Truck
JuJu’s Treats
Mia’s Miracle-Ade
Philly’s Best Frozen Desserts
LOUISVILLE SESSIONS FULL JAM will take place rain or shine, unless there is severe weather or lightning in the area. There is no indoor area where guests can take cover from rain, but we invite you to bring a rain jacket or other protective gear. (Umbrellas are prohibited.)
If rain or severe weather is in the forecast, keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates. Actors Theatre will notify ticketholders both via Facebook and email if the concert must be cancelled or delayed due to severe weather. Because weather patterns can change rapidly, Actors Theatre will not cancel the event before 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 28.