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About Kentucky Exposition Center
Located at 937 Phillips Lane in Louisville, Kentucky, the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) is a large, multi-use campus that hosts major conventions, exhibitions, concerts, and sporting events. The campus features two arenas—Freedom Hall and Broadbent Arena—and expansive exhibit space, making it a central hub for regional and national events. Whether you’re planning a trade show, a concert, or a big equestrian event, KEC offers scalable venues, robust parking, and convenient transit access to help you secure your seats with ease.
Our team highlights key seating capacities, parking details, transportation options, and nearby hotels and dining choices to help you plan a seamless visit. We’ve got you covered with insider knowledge on accessibility, crowd flow, and the latest renovations to enhance your experience at this Louisville staple.
Venue highlights include ongoing renovations and expansion projects to enhance the overall experience. The Kentucky State Fair, NAILE, National Farm Machinery Show, and the VEX Robotics World Championship are among the notable events hosted here. For the latest event-specific details, the best available price availability, and nearby accommodations, rely on our easy, no-fuss booking process. We’ve got you with trusted connections for tickets, hotels, and dining close to the action.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209-1398.
- Venue type: large multi-use convention center campus with two arenas (Freedom Hall and Broadbent Arena) and extensive exhibit space.
- Main seating capacity: Freedom Hall seats 18,865 for basketball and up to about 19,200 for concerts; Broadbent Arena seats about 6,600.
- Parking: over 19,000 on-site parking spaces.
- Transit: served by Louisville’s Transit Authority (TARC); gates and Phillips Lane access support crowd movement; special transit arrangements used for large events.
- Notable events hosted: Kentucky State Fair, North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE), National Farm Machinery Show, VEX Robotics World Championship.
- Renamed/demolition history: renamed in 2006 from Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center to Kentucky Exposition Center; East Wing demolished in 2006 and North Wing completed in 2007.
- Phase I renovation: Phase I announced in 2024, adding a 350,000 sq ft multi-purpose building as part of Phase I & II renovations.