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Rupp Arena Events & Tickets

Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY has 29 upcoming events: 3 concerts, 23 sports events, 1 comedy show, 1 theatre show, and 1 experience. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About Rupp Arena

Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center is an arena located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is part of Central Bank Center, a convention and shopping facility owned by an arm of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. It is located next to the Lexington Hyatt and Hilton hotels. Rupp Arena also serves as home court to the University of Kentucky men's basketball program, and is named after former Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp. It has an official capacity of 20,500 and also regularly hosts concerts, conventions and shows.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • Lextran Transit CenterBus station670 m · 11 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Multi-storey car park160 m · 3 min walk
  • Victorian Square parking garageMulti-storey car park180 m · 3 min walk
  • Multi-storey car park190 m · 3 min walk
  • Multi-storey car park250 m · 4 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • Pines & PintsRestaurant90 m · 1 min walk
  • BlueFire Bar & GrilRestaurant · bar and grill100 m · 2 min walk
  • HopCatPub140 m · 2 min walk
  • Paulie's Toasted BarrelBar140 m · 2 min walk
  • Agave & RyeRestaurant · mexican150 m · 2 min walk
  • Mama TequilaRestaurant · mexican200 m · 3 min walk
  • Buddha LoungeRestaurant · asian220 m · 4 min walk
  • Green Tree Tea RoomRestaurant220 m · 4 min walk

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Rupp Arena: FAQs

What's on at Rupp Arena?

Rupp Arena has 29 upcoming events. Next up: Kentucky Wildcats Men's Basketball vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Men's Basketball on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Where is Rupp Arena?

Rupp Arena is located at 432 W Vine St, Lexington, KY, 40507.

How big is Rupp Arena?

Rupp Arena has a capacity of around 23,500.

Is there parking at Rupp Arena?

Rupp Arena Parking sells pre-paid parking for most arena events through Ticketmaster, visit the below URL and click the "Add On" tab. Accessible permit parking spaces are limited and available on a first come first serve basis. Additional parking is available in a variety of surrounding garages and lots. Fees vary. https://www.ticketmaster.com/rupp-arena-tickets-lexington/venue/180350

Does Rupp Arena have accessible seating?

Rupp Arena is handicap accessible. Seating is available at the Box Office and through Ticketmaster. For more personalized assistance please contact the Box Office at 859-233-3535. For University of Kentucky Basketball, call 800-928-2287.

When is the Rupp Arena box office open?

The Box Office hours are: Phones: Tuesday through Friday - 10AM to 4PM. Walk Up Wednesdays and Fridays from 12PM to 4PM. Event Day Hours Vary.

What is the nearest station to Rupp Arena?

The nearest station is Lextran Transit Center (Bus station), about 670 m from Rupp Arena.

Which hotels are closest to Rupp Arena?

The closest places to stay are Hilton Lexington/Downtown (120 m), Hyatt Regency Lexington (120 m), and 21c (370 m).

When did Rupp Arena open?

Rupp Arena opened in 1976.

Which teams or companies are based at Rupp Arena?

Rupp Arena is the home of Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball.