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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A Conversation with Laura Coates

Sunday, June 10 at 3 pm
The Ali Center and the University of Louisville invite you to hear from CNN’s Laura Coates about her connection to Muhammad Ali and her life spent speaking truth to power.

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

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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.

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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

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The Greatest Give Back

June 6, 2023 | 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.

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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.

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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!

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