From Shania Twain to Jim Gaffigan and more, 15+ shows you must see in Kentucky this October

We want to make sure you don't miss a beat when it comes to music headliners and top-tier performances stopping by Louisville this October. From the Louisville Palace to the KFC YUM Center, Old Forester's Paristown Hall, Kentucky Center, and more, here are some of the major acts headed to town in our October concert calendar.

Know one we missed? Send a note to kadams@courier-journal.com.

Jim Gaffigan: Barely Alive Tour

WHAT: With all new material, stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan brings his quiet, family-friendly style of humor to the Louisville Palace for three performances.

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

WHERE: Louisville Palace, 625 S. Fourth St.

Rod Wave: Nostalgia Tour

WHAT: Hip-hop artist Rod Wave is touring in support of his fourth studio album "Nostalgia." Joining Wave on tour are special guests Ari Lennox and Eelmatic.

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m.

WHERE: KFC YUM Center, 1 Arena Plaza

Shania Twain: Queen of Me Tour

WHAT: Five-time Grammy Award winner and best-selling female artist in country music history Shania Twain will perform at Louisville's KFC YUM Center with special guest Lily Rose.

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: KFC YUM Center, 1 Arena Plaza

Here are other major acts coming to the area during October:

KFC Yum Center

1 Arena Plaza, kfcyumcenter.com

• Lauren Daigle: Thursday, Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m.

• Jason Aldean: Friday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.

Louisville Palace

625 S Fourth St., livenation.com

• Penn & Teller present The Foolers: Sunday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m.

• Emo Orchestra featuring Hawthorne Heights: Tuesday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m.

Old Forester's Paristown Hall

731 Brent St., kentuckyperformingarts.org

• Moon Taxi: Saturday, Oct. 14, 8 p.m.

• The Wood Brothers: Thursday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m.

Kentucky Center

501 W Main St., kentuckyperformingarts.org

• Pat Metheny: Friday, Oct. 6, 8 p.m.

Brown Theatre

315 W. Broadway: kentuckyperformingarts.org

• This Is Important Live! with Adam Devine, Anders Holm, Blake Anderson and Kyle Newacheck:  Friday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m.

• David Sedaris: Tuesday, Oct. 17, 7:30 pm

• Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse Live in Concert: Friday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.

Rupp Arena

432 W. Vine St., Lexington, Kentucky, rupparena.com

• Jelly Roll: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m.

• Kevin Gates: Saturday, Oct. 14, 8 p.m.

• Needtobreathe with special guest Judah and the Lion: Tuesday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m.

Singletary Center for the Arts

405 Rose Sr., Lexington, Kentucky, finearts.uky.edu/singletary-center

• Nick Carter: Wednesday, Oct. 4

Reach features reporter Kirby Adams at kadams@courier-journal.com.

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Shania Twain, Jim Gaffigan, Jelly Roll play Kentucky shows in October