Galt House Thunder Bash on the Pool Deck

Join us on the Waterfront Pool Deck for the air show and firework display, take in the best views for Thunder Over Louisville 2026

Thunder Over Louisville on the Galt House Pool Deck

Thunder is BACK, and we’re ready to celebrate bigger than ever. After last year’s event was cancelled due to catastrophic flooding, the city is set to light up the sky once again, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Join us for an exclusive adults-only pool deck party to celebrate Thunder Over Louisville, one of the nation’s largest fireworks displays! Get ready to soak up the excitement at the Galt House Hotel, the official Command Center for Thunder. With exclusive access to the pool deck, guests will enjoy delicious food, live music, and a front-row seat to all of the events on Thunder day.

Saturday, April 18, 2024 from 2:30pm-11:00pm

On the Galt House Pool Deck (West Tower - 3rd Floor)

$120 per person, Includes: Entry into the event and access to the buffet

$1,500 to reserve table at a prime location on the pool deck (seats up to 8 people) - Table includes two bottles of Kendall Jackson Wine, a dedicated server, and a reserved table with seating on the upper pool deck level

Enjoy an acoustic band from 3pm-6pm, and a DJ from 6pm-9pm (Cash Bars will be available)

Outdoor seating will be available

Buffet Menu:

Smoked Chopped Pork Shoulder

Pulled Chicken with Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Homestyle Chicken Tenders with Ranch and Honey Mustard

Molasses Baked Beans

Dill Potato Salad

Walker’s Chopped Salad

Spicy Slaw

BBQ Fixin’s (Sliced Red Onion, Pickles, Buns, Bread, BBQ Sauce, Mayonnaise and Mustard)

Dessert

Chocolate Chip and Sugar Cookies, Chocolate

Chunk Brownies, Blondies and Raspberry Bars

Looking to skip the post-Thunder Traffic?

Book a room night at the hotel! Two night stay minimum is required for Thunder Weekend.

Book your Kentucky Derby Festival Room at the Galt House Hotel

Ticket Pickup

Tickets may be picked up at the West Tower Lobby Check-in desk the day of the event. You must show your ticket confirmation to enter the building. You must show your ID to receive your wristband. Please advise, that no outdoor guests may enter the building without a wristband or ticket confirmation. You will only be allowed to access the pool deck area with the Pool Deck Party wristband.

Event Guidelines:

You must be 21+ to enter the event. This is a rain-or-shine event; no refunds will be issued for inclement weather. No outside chairs, umbrellas, coolers, food, or drinks are permitted. No reservations of spaces on the pool deck for viewing the fireworks. Clear bags or purses only.

The Galt House Staff reserves the right to refuse entry or remove individuals from the event for violating guidelines or disruptive behavior.