Third Thursdays

April through October Annually, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

If you're not in Downtown Danville on Third Thursdays, you're missing out! Enjoy special discounts, deals, drinks and activities with a different and exciting theme each month! AND Look for Kids Night Out events from Art Center of the Bluegrass, perfect activities for the kiddos while you enjoy a night on the town. 
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*Third Thursday events are hosted and sponsored by varying businesses and organizations in Downtown Danville. Please contact primary contact to connect with organizers.*

Coming Up: 

Witches Night Out - October 16th
Where the witches at? Visit Downtown Danville on October 16th - Costumes encouraged - and celebrate the season with local retailers, craft vendors, and more. Sip a spooky cocktail while you shop because Danville's Entertainment District will be activated for this special night. 
Catch a Broom-making demonstration in front of the Hub between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and be at Weisiger Park at 7:00 p.m. to enter into the Best Witches Contest with prizes for Best Overall Witch Costume, Best Laugh, and Best Wart! 

Danville's Small Town Christmas

December 6th, 2025

Danville's Small Town Christmas helped Danville make its way on to the Top Ten Best Christmas Towns in the South by Southern Living. This one-day event is filled with all the family-fun and holiday cheer you can handle. With crafts, inflatables, live music and, of course, SANTA, this will be your best holiday event this year! End the evening with Danville's Annual Christmas Parade on Main Street. 

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*this event is hosted by an independent non-profit organizations "Danville's Small Town Christmas"*

Great American Brass Band Festival

June 25-27, 2026

The Great American Brass Band Festival is a FREE, family event held annually in beautiful Danville, Kentucky on the campus of Centre College and downtown Danville. The festival features brass bands from across the country! Guests look forward to events like "Bayou and Brass" and the Great American Picnic during the festival each year.

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*The Great American Brass Band Festival is a local non-profit organization*

Downtown Downbeat

1st Thursday each month - May thru October at Weisiger Park

Brought to you by the Great American Brass Band Festival, Downtown Downbeat gives you another chance to enjoy live music in Downtown Danville. Every 1st Thursday, May through October, you'll find local acts at Constitution Square starting at 6:00 p.m. and a headliner performance kicks off at Weisiger Park stage at 7:00 p.m. - Grab a bite, a drink and enjoy the tunes!

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Constitution Square Festival

September 13, 2025

Hosted by the Arts Commission of Danville-Boyle County, the Constitution Square Festival celebrates the rich history, culture and art in Danville-Boyle County. Enjoy live music, craft vendors, food vendors and more! 

Gallery Hop

Spring & Fall Events

Gallery Hop, organized by the Arts Commission of Danville-Boyle County, transforms Downtown Danville into an art gallery! While you're strolling around Downtown Danville, visiting your favorite shops & restaurants, you'll encounter local artists and performers around every corner. Look for the Fall Gallery Hop in November 2025!

Typically First Weekend in August - 2026 Dates to be determined.