Things to DoTuesday, November 3
Lexington's new venue The Rail has announced its first 10 shows
The 5AM Nicholasville team
If you like live music, Lexington's newest venue just handed you a calendar. The Rail, a 2,200-capacity room under construction at The Commons Entertainment District, announced its first shows Monday ahead of its early 2027 opening. Lynyrd Skynyrd kicks things off Sat., Jan. 23, 2027, and the lineup runs from country to rap to electronic.
The Rail's first 10 shows run from January to June 2027
- Jan. 2027Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Feb. 2027Umphrey's McGee
- Feb. 2027Niko Moon
- March 2027Cole Swindell
- March 2027Gregory Alan Isakov
- April 2027Dexter and The Moonrocks
- April 2027BigXthaPlug
- April 2027The Dead South with Amigo the Devil
- May 2027BUNT.
- June 2027Billy Currington
Sources: FOX 56 News, LEX 18 News, WKYT
- Tickets: Fri., Nov. 6 at 10 a.m., The Rail's website or Ticketmaster
- Operator: Peachtree Entertainment, in partnership with The Commons
- Skynyrd previously played Lexington in 2024
“The diversity of this initial lineup reflects our commitment to offering something for every music fan.”
WKYT says the shows span the venue's first six months. Want a good spot? We suggest setting a reminder for Friday at 10 a.m.
The Rail by the numbers
- 10
- shows announced for its first six months
- 2,200
- capacity at the venue
- 6
- full-service bars
Source: WKYT
Sources: FOX 56 News, LEX 18 News, WKYT