LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The annual festival honoring the life and impact of boxing icon and philanthropist Muhammad Ali is back in Louisville for the eighth-straight year.
The Ali Festival kicks off on Saturday, June 1 and ends Sunday, June 9. It is packed with an itinerary of events inspired by Muhammad Ali’s six core principles – Confidence, conviction, dedication, giving, respect, and spirituality – as well as his enduring love for his hometown.
Here are the events and activities featured during Ali Fest 2024:
Ali Fest Carnival – Sunday, June 2 from noon to 5 p.m. Admission to the Muhammad Ali Center is free to the Ali Fest Carnival on Community Free Day. Guests can enjoy food, games, music, face painting and more. The carnival is meant to gather the community together to highlight Muhammad Ali's impact and celebrate the city he called him. If you want to skip the lines and pre-register for free tickets, click here.
Greatest Give Back – Thursday, June 6: Each year, the Muhammad Ali Center and Metro United Way partner to host “The Greatest Give Back,” a day of service honoring The Greatest and Louisville’s own humanitarian legend, Muhammad Ali. In honor of Ali’s legacy of humanitarianism, volunteers engage in service projects throughout the day, fulfilling Ali’s lifelong commitment of service to others and demonstrating that Louisville is a truly compassionate city. This year, a group of UFC Fighters will participate and work alongside volunteers and follow in Ali’s footsteps of community service.
Daughters of Greatness – Friday, June 7: This special edition of Daughters of Greatness event taking place during Ali Fest will recognize Whitney Austin, Executive Director, Co-Founder of WhitneyStrong Organization.
Music with Muhammad – Saturday, June 8: Eight-time Grammy winning Jazz artist Christian McBride will bring an evening of unforgettable jazz to the Muhammad Ali Center. Earlier that day, McBride will be meeting with Louisville Orchestra conductor Teddy Abrams for a taping of his Sirius XM show before his performance in the evening. Christian is a Grammy Award winning bassist, a board member of the Muhammad Ali Center, and a lifelong fan of Muhammad Ali. The Conversations with Christian event is free but you can reserve your spot here. To purchase tickets for the concert, click here.
Ali-Ville Trolley Tour – June 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. The Ali-Ville Trolley Tour will allow visitors to take a ride through the city that was home to Muhammad Ali. Guided by Muhammad Ali Museum Education and Curation staff, the trolley tour will take guests on a journey to explore the life and legacy of one of the greatest athletes and humanitarians of all time, including visits to his childhood home and his namesake Muhammad Ali Center. Along the way, there will be stories about Ali’s upbringing, his boxing career, and his impact on the world beyond the ring. Tickets are $50. Click here to purchase tickets.
For more information about Ali Fest 2024, please click here.
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