Picnic With The Pops: Back To The 80s at Keeneland – Lexington, KY

Get your tickets to see Picnic With The Pops: Back To The 80s in Lexington, KY. Happening on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Keeneland. Doors open at 8:00 PM.

We are excited to announce information for Lexington’s premier summerevent, marking the 45th performance of Picnic with the Pops! Get ready totravel back to the ’80s with an unforgettable performance, featuring adynamic band, powerhouse vocalists, and the full force of the LexingtonPhilharmonic, all led by Music Director, M?lisse Brunet! Back to the ’80s isa power-packed evening of the decade’s #1 hit songs, including “ThePower of Love,” “Time After Time,” “Material Girl,” “I’ve Had the Time of MyLife,” “Addicted to Love” and many others. Expect to hear songs from themost iconic stars of the ’80s, such as Madonna, Debbie Gibson, HueyLewis & The News, Phil Collins, Joe Cocker, and others. This is a SchirmerTheatrical/Greenberg Artists co-production with arrangements by Grammy-winner Jeff Tyzik.

Important! – Make sure to pre-print your tickets or contact the Rupp Arena Ticket Office prior to 4pm on Friday, August 8th with any ticket issues. The Ticket Office is closed on Saturday and will not be on site for this event. Gates open at 4pm, performance starts at dusk (approximately 8:30pm). Call (859)233-3535 for help with your tickets. General Admission inventory will be released for sale July 8th. Capacity is limited, buy early.

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