Celebrate Greatness

“I'm recognized all over the world now, but my greatness came and started in Louisville, KY.”

— Muhammad Ali (1942-2016)

When Muhammad Ali passed away on June 3, 2016, the city of Louisville came together in an unprecedented show of unity and support.

Every year in that spirit, we gather for the first week of June and remember the champion by celebrating his city. Join us for a week of activities that highlight his impact, his core principles, and the city he called home.

Featured Events

  • Daughters of Greatness: Whitney Austin

    Friday, June 7 at 8:30 am

    Join us as we honor Whitney Austin. In 2018 Austin survived a mass shooting in Cincinnati and was moved to cofound Whitney/Strong with her husand, focsed on finding common ground to end gun violence through data-driven, responsible gun ownership solutions.

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  • Ali Night at the Bats

    Saturday, June 1 at 6 pm

    Ali Fest will be taking over Louisville Slugger Stadium, with trivia, giveaways, and Muhammad bobbleheads!

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  • Christian McBride Jazz Concert

    Join Grammy Winner and Ali Center Board Member Christian McBride for a unforgettable night of music

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Free Events

  • Roses & Remembrance

    June 3, 2024 | 10 am – 3 pm

    Hear from Lonnie Ali and place a rose on the Champ’s grave to honor his legacy

  • Community Carnival

    June 2, 2024 | 12 – 5 pm

    The Ali Center will be open for a free day of family fun, including Carnival Games, Face Painters, an International Bazaar and more.

  • Sirius XM Podcast Recording

    June 8, 2024 | 1 pm

    Go behind the scenes while 7x Grammy winner Christian McBride records his Conversations with Christian podcast. Special guests to include Teddy Abrams

Join us at the Ali Center

Seeing the Other
Exhibition Opening

June 1 , 2024 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Explore the Ali Center’s newest temporary exhibition - Portraits in Faith: Seeing the Other, which is centered around dismantling the constructs that lead to “othering” people.

Trolley Tours

June 1 & 8, 2024 | 11 am

Join our curators as they take riders through Ali’s Louisville, stopping at sites including his childhood home, and Cave Hill Cemetery

The Greatest Give Back

June 6, 2024 | 10 am – 3:30 pm

Hosted in partnership with Metro United Way, the Greatest Give Back honors Muhammad's lifelong commitment to service with a day of volunteerism at the Center.

Christian McBride Concert

June 8, 2024 | 8 pm

Join us for a night of incredible music from seven-time Grammy winning Jazz legend and Newport Jazz Festival artistic director, Christian McBride.

Ali Center Store

Ali Center Store

Check out the Muhammad Ali Center online store for all your Ali gear, including collaborations with Roots of Fight, Superare, and launching their all new Ali collection, Actively Black!

Want to be part of the Festival?

Fill out our Community Partner form to share your information, be listed on our site, and receive the Ali Festival Brand toolkit

Become a Member!

Be a part of greatness and join our corner in the fight to inspire generations of changemakers, foster respect, and advance social justice. Members enjoy discounts, special days, and other exclusive benefits.

The Greatest stay

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