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About Iroquois Amphitheater
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Iroquois Amphitheater was constructed in the spring of 1938
through federal Works Progress Administration labor. The facility
has been a source of pride for South Louisville for decades,
although years of patchwork repair created problems in the
Amphitheater, taking it away from its original historic design.
After the 2000 performance season, Metro Parks began an ambitious
project to modernize the facility while preserving the Amphitheater’s
historic features and unique character. The original 1938
stagehouse was carefully restored, and historic materials
were saved and re-used in the renovated Amphitheater. The
renovated Iroquois Amphitheater offers greatly expanded opportunities
for the highest quality arts entertainment while staying true
to the historic spirit of the facility.
Then-Alderman George Melton, who represents the neighborhoods
around Iroquois Park, lined up a team of local and state leaders
to finance the project, which received funding from the Commonwealth
of Kentucky, as well as the City of Louisville and Jefferson
County Fiscal Court, both of which have since been replaced
by Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government. The Louisville
Olmsted Parks Conservancy provided private funds to support
the project.
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Iroquois Amphitheater
Before Restoration
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Renovation to the Iroquois Amphitheater was completed in
Summer 2003 and a first full season of productions took place
in 2004. Improvements include more seating, a partial roof
that protects performances from rainouts while still giving
the audience an open-air experience, a new stage, expanded
concession options, increased number of restrooms, and a year-round
room for community meetings. Some of the most dramatic changes
will be appreciated by performers and backstage personnel:
modern dressing rooms with heating and cooling systems, control
rooms, a green room, and more.
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