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Morgan Wallen performs during The Dangerous Tour on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Concerts at Rupp: Morgan Wallen edition

Olivia Tader, Reporter March 27, 2023

Most people who go to UK think of Rupp Arena only as where Kentucky mens basketball games are played. But it is also a great space to hold events, considering its ability to hold roughly 23,500 people.  Since...

Pulse, a Christian evangelist group, hosts a “revival” on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

‘People are hungry.’ Christian organization hosts revival at Rupp Arena

Bryce Towle, Reporter March 2, 2023

Pulse, a Christian evangelist group, hosted a “revival” at Rupp Arena on Feb. 24. When doors opened, floods of people came in and participated in worship, prayer and music during the service.  The...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) brings the ball up court during the Kentucky vs. No. 10 Tennessee mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 66-54. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball takes down No. 10 Tennessee 66-54 at Rupp Arena

Brady Saylor and Travis Fannon February 18, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated No. 10 Tennessee 66-54 on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari argues a call during the Kentucky vs. Florida mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 72-67. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball defeats Florida 72-67 at Rupp Arena

Jack Weaver and Carter Skaggs February 5, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated the Florida Gators 72-67 on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) guards Kansas Jayhawks forward Jalen Wilson (10) during the Kentucky vs. No. 9 Kansas mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kansas won 77-68. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball suffers 77-68 loss to No. 9 Kansas at Rupp Arena

Jack Weaver, Photo Editor January 29, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball lost 77-68 to the No. 9 defending national champion Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Lance Ware (55) blocks a shot during the Kentucky vs. Texas A&M mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 76-67. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball overcomes halftime deficit, defeats Texas A&M 76-67 at Rupp Arena

Jack Weaver, Photo Editor January 21, 2023

After trailing by two points at halftime, Kentucky mens basketball made a comeback in the second half to defeat the Texas A&M Aggies 76-67 on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington,...

A view from the upper deck of President Donald Trumps stump rally in Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on November 4, 2019. Photo provided by Thomas Hart.  

A student’s perspective on Trump’s recent visit to Lexington

Thomas Hart November 18, 2019

Just a day before Kentucky’s general gubernatorial election on November 5, President Donald Trump visited Rupp Arena to encourage Kentuckians to vote straight republican and support Governor Bevin for...

WATCH: Hear from both sides of Trump’s latest visit to Lexington

Mackenzie Dixon November 5, 2019

Rally-goers and protesters alike flooded downtown Lexington on Monday, November 4, 2019, to enjoy and oppose President Donald Trump's stump visit for Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin.

President Donald Trump speaks from the podium at his Rupp Arena rally on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Photo by Ryan C. Hermens | Provided by the Lexington Herald-Leader

Trump energizes Lexington audience with Bevin endorsement right before Election Day

Editor's note: The following story is being re-published after running in the College Heights Herald, Western Kentucky University's independent student newspaper, and the photos are courtesy of the Lexington...

Thomas Rhett performs during the Life Changes tour at Rupp Arena on Thursday October 4, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Olivia Beach | Staff

Thomas Rhett rocks Rupp in front of ‘best crowd’

Michelle Knezovic October 5, 2018

“This building is on my bucket list to play in,” Thomas Rhett said in Rupp Arena on Thursday night. By 7 p.m., Rupp Arena was packed around the runway-shaped stage with a crowd awaiting some country...

Justin Timberlake performs for his The Man of The Woods tour at Rupp Arena on Wednesday September 19, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Olivia Beach | Staff

Justin Timberlake brings “Man of the Woods” tour to Rupp

Jade Grisham September 20, 2018

Last night, Justin Timberlake, one of the most famous male pop singers and entertainers of the 21st century, performed in Lexington. Timberlake and his band, The Tennessee Kids, put on an incredible show...

A sold out Rupp Arena for Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena on Friday, October 13th, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Olivia Beach | Staff

Chair-back seats, club areas: UK Athletics announces changes coming to Rupp Arena

Kernel Sports Staff May 25, 2018

New changes are coming to Rupp Arena, announced UK Athletics on Friday.Recently, Rupp got a new center-hung scoreboard, ribbon boards, a new sound system and better lighting. These upcoming renovations...

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