The monarch is a special place for Music, Art & Community

What makes The Monarch so special? Lots of different things… our mission, the people, the intent behind all we do, the sound, the vibe, the place itself and the love we put into carefully curating a special place for music, art and community to be shared. It really is unlike any other. 

Community over commerce. It’s family style around here and you can Bring Your Own refreshments. For real! We’re genuinely not a bar and we don’t sell anything at all. Instead of purchasing from us, we encourage you to directly support the music and artists that enrich all our lives. That’s what matters most to us. 

It feels like home. It’s comfy ‘n cozy like Grandma’s house but it’s outfitted as a communal hub and creative workspace for Louisville artists, musicians, and creatives of all sorts. We’re also an essential destination for artists visiting and touring through our city. 

This is OUR PLACE. We keep our doors open through the support of people who believe Louisville needs a space like this. Those supporters are our members, who enjoy daily access to our facility, also the tools and creative magic that happens here. We share it with the broader community through special events several days each week. 

The best listening room this side of the Mississippi. (Maybe the other side too) We know how important music is. It makes us better as people. We provide folks with a special place for musical experiences that’ll fill their cup and more. 
Music brings us together, and together we make a difference.