— Best Music Venue
- And the winner is...
- Louisville Palace
The Basics
Opened: 1928
Neighborhood: Downtown
Self-Description: “The star of South Fourth Street.”
Website: louisvillepalace.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total Nominations: 10
Total Wins: 5
First win: 2014, Best Music Venue
Also won: 2008, Best Architectural Terra CottaThe Voting Academy Says
“It’s the most beautiful building in Louisville.”
- And the other nominees are...
Headliners Music Hall
The Basics
Opened: 1998
Neighborhood: Irish Hill
Self-description: “Old-school charm, great acoustics, amazing lineup of talent.”
Website: headlinerslouisville.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 8
Total wins: 4
First win: 2005, Best Music VenueThe Voting Academy Says
“Diverse range of music, including local bands. Fair drink prices and good pours.”
Iroquois Amphitheater
The Basics
Opened: 1938
Neighborhood: Iroquois Park
Self-description: “Designed to harmonize with the natural surroundings of Frederick Law Olmsted’s park system.”
Website: iroquoisamphitheater.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 2
First nomination: 2011, Best Outdoor Music VenueThe Voting Academy Says
“A true treasure. Love being outdoors, and love that this south Louisville venue is close to so many restaurants for a pre-show dinner.”
Mercury Ballroom
The Basics
Opened: 2014
Neighborhood: Downtown
Self-description: “With its rock-royalty memorabilia, this eclectic venue boots a cool, Southern charm.”
Website: mercuryballroom.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 3
First nomination: 2016, Best Music VenueThe Voting Academy Says
“Hate live music venues that make you sit.”
Paristown Hall
The Basics
Opened: 2019
Neighborhood: Paristown
Self-Description: “Imagine a performing arts venue with the energy of a nightclub.”
Website: paristown.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total Nominations: 1
The Voting Academy Says
“Was there for the first show, Trombone Shorty, in 2019. Wow.”
Zanzabar
The Basics
Opened: 1938 (as Zanzibar), current iteration since 2009
Neighborhood: Germantown/Schnitzelburg/St. Joseph
Self-description: “One of Louisville’s oldest neighborhood gems.”
Website: zanzabarlouisville.comBest of Louisville Stats
Total nominations: 7
Total wins: 3
First win: 2010, Best Music Venue
Also won: 2016, Best Place to Play Old-School ArcadesThe Voting Academy Says
“The best hole-in-the-wall bar and live music spot in the city. And equally deserving of love as a restaurant — from vegetarian to pub grub. Check to see what entree and soup are on special each day.”