Here's your lineup of summer music concerts, free movies at Iroquois Amphitheater

Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal
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The Trey Anastasio Band performed on the Barrel stage at Bourbon & Beyond on Sept. 21, 2019
The Trey Anastasio Band performed on the Barrel stage at Bourbon & Beyond on Sept. 21, 2019

In the summertime, music, and entertainment are just better outside. In that department, Louisville's Iroquois Amphitheater has you covered — literally.

On Monday, the venue announced its season lineup for performances, kicking off April 26 with indie rock band Modest Mouse. It also announced the return of its free summer movie series and the return of the Jack O' Lantern Spectacular, now in its 10th year, which will take place at the park from Oct. 4-31. This year's theme is “Fan Favorites,” where fans can vote for favorite scenes from the past 10 years of the popular show.

New in 2022, the fourth year of Winter Woods Spectacular at the park in south Louisville is going to become a walk-through event. Around 500 Christmas trees will line the same paths as used for the Jack O' Lantern Spectacular put on by Parks Alliance of Louisville.

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Iroquois Amphitheater has a long history of providing a space for entertainment for the Louisville community. The venue was constructed in 1938 during President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration initiative. Today it is a state-of-the-art, handicapped-accessible theater nestled in beautiful Iroquois Park, 1080 Amphitheater Road. With seats for over 2,000 fans, it is 100% outdoors with the added advantage of a roof.

Billy Strings performs during the Railbird music festival at Keeneland on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Billy Strings performs during the Railbird music festival at Keeneland on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky.

“There are some incredible events coming to the theater this summer,” said Mayor Greg Fischer. ”It’s another great piece of evidence that exciting in-person events are returning”

The free summer movie series events start on May 27. The free series, includes "Jungle Cruise," on May 27, "Respect" on June 6, "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" on June 13, "Grease," on June 20, and closes with "Jaws" on June 27. Movies begin at 8:30 p.m.

All advance concerts and performance tickets and information are available at iroquoisamphitheater.com. COVID-19 protocol may be enforced at the performer's request. Call 502-368-5865 for additional details.

"People love this place. If you go out on a summer night, there isn't a bad seat in the house and it's just amazing," said Jon Reiter, Metro Parks spokesman. "If you haven't been to a show at Iroquois, you really need to make it a point to get there this summer."

Here is the full lineup of concerts and performances at the Iroquois Amiptheater for spring and summer 2022.

Iroquois Amphitheater's 2022 summer concerts

All concerts take place at Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road. Additional details can be found at iroquoisamphitheater.com.

Modest Mouse

WHEN: Tuesday, April 26, 8 p.m.

COST: $39-154.50

Louisville Youth Orchestra

WHEN: May 1, 4 p.m.

COST: Free admission with a Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Pin

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Mark Wood: Spotlight tour with Westport Middle School

WHEN: Wednesday, May 11, 7 p.m.

COST: $16-$26

Ben Rector: The Joy of Music Live

Singer-songwriter Ben Rector performs Nov. 3, 2021, at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Singer-songwriter Ben Rector performs Nov. 3, 2021, at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.

WHEN: Sunday, May 15, 7 p.m.

COST: $37-$198

Louisville Winds

WHEN: May 21, TBD

COST: Free

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will perform at Iroquois Amphitheater in Louisville.
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will perform at Iroquois Amphitheater in Louisville.

WHEN: Sunday, May 22, 8 p.m.

COST: $32-$92

Martina McBride

Martina McBride
Martina McBride

WHEN: Sunday, June 5, 7 p.m.

COST: $36-$246.50

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Trey Anastasio

Trey Anastasio smiled to the crowd at the Barrel stage at Bourbon & Beyond on Sept. 21, 2019
Trey Anastasio smiled to the crowd at the Barrel stage at Bourbon & Beyond on Sept. 21, 2019

WHEN: Friday, June 17, 7 p.m.

COST: $35-$285

Deep Roots Music Festival

Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers: L-R: Cody Pearman, Gary Brewer, Wayne Brewer, Mason Brewer.
Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers: L-R: Cody Pearman, Gary Brewer, Wayne Brewer, Mason Brewer.

WHEN: June 18, 6 p.m

COST: Free

My Morning Jacket

My Morning Jacket
My Morning Jacket

WHEN: Friday, June 24, 6 p.m.

COST: SOLD OUT

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Louisville Philmarnoia

WHEN: June 25, 7:30 p.m.

COST: Free

Billy Strings

Billy Strings performs during the Railbird music festival at Keeneland on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Billy Strings performs during the Railbird music festival at Keeneland on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky.

WHEN: July 22-24, 8:30 p.m.

COST: SOLD OUT

Ru Pauls' Drag Race

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WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m.

COST: $32-$246

'Weird Al' Yankovic

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m.

COST: $36-$329

Louisville Youth Orchestra

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 10, 8 p.m.

COST: Free

Reach Kirby Adams at kadams@courier-journal.com or Twitter @kirbylouisville.

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