ROARchestra
Saturday, July. 05, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Louisville Orchestra and the Louisville Zoo

ROARchestra

ROARchestra is back! The Louisville Orchestra and your Louisville Zoo have partnered together again to present a wildly entertaining musical evening.

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Showings

Saturday, July 05
8:30 PM Runtime: 1.5 Hours
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Program

John Stafford Smith/Francis Scott Key
Gioachino Rossini
Aaron Copland
Carlos Simon
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Oswald Huỳnh
Creators Corps Alum
Richard Rodgers
Antonio Vivaldi
John Williams
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Artists

Composers
John Stafford Smith/Francis Scott Key
Gioachino Rossini
Aaron Copland
Carlos Simon
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Richard Rodgers
Antonio Vivaldi
John Williams
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Additional Info

ROARchestra is back! The Louisville Orchestra and your Louisville Zoo have partnered together again to present a wildly entertaining musical evening. Bring your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy live music under the stars at the Zoo’s renovated Oasis stage.

Experience the spirit of America in this unforgettable summer concert! The evening kicks off with “The Star-Spangled Banner” and dives into iconic works that reflect the heart and soul of American culture. Enjoy Copland’s vibrant El Salón México and Carlos Simon’s stirring The Block, a tribute to Black American life. Patriotic flair meets classical power with selections from Beethoven, Vivaldi, and Gulda, while Hollywood favorites like John Williams’ Jurassic Park and Star Wars themes add blockbuster excitement. The night ends with the thunderous finale of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. A bold, family-friendly celebration of American music and more!

FAQs

When is ROARchestra?

ROARchestra will be presented on Saturday night, July 5th and July 19th.  The concert is expected to start at 8:30 p.m.  After regular daily hours end, the Louisville Zoo will re-open at 7 p.m. for ticket buyers.

Is ROARchestra a family-friendly event?

ROARchestra is concert for everyone to enjoy!  It is ideal for a family outing, night out with friends or as a special date night.

What can I expect from the concert?

The Louisville Orchestra, under the baton of Teddy Abrams, will present a vibrant mix of classical and contemporary pieces. 

When will the concert end?

The run time of the concert is subject to many factors. The anticipated time is between 60 and 90 minutes.

Can I bring food, drinks, or alcohol?

Guests can bring food and non-alcoholic beverages.  Alcohol may not be brought into the Louisville Zoo.  Food and beverages will also be available for sale in the concert area. Note: anyone attempting to bring in alcohol will be barred from entry.

Can I see the animals?

The Louisville Zoo will re-open at 7 p.m. following regular daily hours. ROARchestra ticket buyers are welcome to venture to the Oasis Field for the concert or enjoy the collection of animals until 8 p.m. At 8 p.m., all ticket buyers must make their way to the Oasis Field for the concert.

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