Waterfront Park, the site of Forecastle Festival, in Louisville, Ky.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 17, 2018) – Embarking on its 16th year at sea, the Forecastle Festival will return this July 13-15, 2018, led by Grammy-winning and nominated artists, including Southern rocker and Kentucky native Chris Stapleton, prismatic indie rockers Arcade Fire and alt-rock icons Modest Mouse.
The three-day celebration of music, arts and activism will take place at the award-winning Waterfront Park, a sweeping green space on the banks of the Ohio River framed by the skyline of downtown Louisville, Ky..
Weekend passes will be available Friday, Jan. 19 at 10:00 a.m. via ForecastleFest.com and all Ticketmaster outlets, with a limited quantity starting at $149.50 plus fees. Payment plan options and full details for all ticket types can be found at ForecastleFest.com.
VIP weekend passes include a 2018 Forecastle merchandise item, special entrance lanes into the festival, exclusive Mast and Boom stage viewing areas, air-conditioned lounge in exclusive VIP hang area with bar and restrooms, and Bourbon Lodge membership* with a commemorative mug.
New to 2018, Forecastle will offer a Yacht Club ticket option, featuring access to the Mary M. Miller Steamboat and Boathouse with exclusive bar and experiences, a commemorative Yacht Club gift and special entrance lanes into the festival. The Yacht Club will replace the GA Plus ticket option from the 2017 festival. VIP weekend passes will also include exclusive access to the Mary M. Miller Steamboat and Boathouse, and the commemorative Yacht Club gift.
Forecastle Festival and Louisville’s Against the Grain are teaming up for a special Forecastle edition of The Local Lineup** on Wednesday, January 17 at Mercury Ballroom with music from DJ Sam Sneed of Night Visions Radio, Goodfellas and Bite My Wire, plus giveaways and surprises to come. Make sure to watch the Forecastle Festival Instagram story the day of the party for details. More information can be found on Facebook.