Forecastle Festival in Louisville: 2019 lineup includes The Killers, Anderson .Paak, Nelly
The Forecastle Festival returns for its 17th year with a three-day lineup packed with high energy rock, Grammy-winning hip-hop, one of the country’s hottest stars and a whole lot of funk and soul.
The top acts at this year’s festival, which will be held July 12-14 at Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kentucky, are The Killers, The Avett Brothers and 2019 Grammy winning Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals.
Additional music acts include Portugal. The Man, Maggie Rogers, Tyler Childers, Judah & The Lion, Nelly, Chvrches, Moon Taxi, First Aid Kit, Dawes and more.
General admission, Yacht Club and VIP passes as well as Bourbon Lodge memberships will go on sale at 10 a.m. EST Feb.13 at ForecastleFest.com, with a limited quantity starting at $164.50 plus fees.
All ticketing options including layaway plans start at $39 down and can be found at ForecastleFest.com/tickets.
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VIP weekend passes include special entrance lanes into the festival, exclusive viewing areas, plus an air-conditioned lounge in an exclusive VIP hang area with bar, restroom, free message and styling stations.
New this year, a VIP weekend pass will include a Forecastle Urban Bourbon Trail passport with exclusive offerings, discounts and opportunities at select restaurants and bars on Louisville’s Urban Bourbon Trail. You’ll also receive a copper flask, cocktail mixology tools and other bourbon swag.
The Yacht Club ticket option will offer guest access to the multi-level Mary M. Miller Steamboat with exclusive bathrooms and additional entertainment.
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It wouldn't be a music festival in Kentucky without a world class bourbon bar in Forecastle's Kentucky Bourbon Trail outpost. Dubbed the Forecastle Bourbon Lodge, the bar is a headliner in its own right and features a full lineup of bourbon offerings from across Kentucky, unrivaled local bourbon-inspired culinary experiences, exclusive access to rare slips and more, according to a news release announcing the festival.Of course, there is always more than just first-class music at Forecastle Festival. The experience includes Louisville’s rich culture by showcasing the city’s culinary and arts scene, Kentucky’s unique heritage and more, including The Gonzo Bar, which commemorates the legacy of legendary journalist and Kentuckian Hunter S. Thompson. Sustainability and conservation initiatives are always part of the festival’s nonprofit organization, the Forecastle Foundation.
The Forecastle Festival is produced by AC Entertainment. For the latest updates on Forecastle, fans can visit ForecastleFest.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and sign up for the Forecastle newsletter.
Forecastle Festival 2019 lineup
FRIDAY
The Killers
Portugal. The Man
Judah & The Lion
Highly Suspect
Chromeo
Jungle
Lucius
Noname
Shakehips
The Midnight
Hop Along
The Band Camino
Leikeli47
Liz Cooper & The Stampede
Julia Jacklin
Waax
GRLwood
The Artisanals
Spazz Cardigan
SATURDAY
Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals
Maggie Rogers
Playboi Carti
Midland
Moon Taxi
Nelly
Lauv
Big Wild
Calpurnia
Chelsea Cutler
Teddy Abrams & Friends
PJ Morton
Caamp
Penny & Sparrow
Israel Nash
The Marias
Bblasian
SUNDAY
The Avett Brothers
Tyler Childers
Chvrches
First Aid Kit
Andrew Bird
Dawes
Anderson East
Lettuce
Denzel Curry
Mt. Joy
Whethan
Yungblud
Sunflower Bean
The Ruen Brothers
Carly Johnson
BOA
Erin Rae
Evan Giia
Bendigo Fletcher
2019 FORECASTLE FESTIVAL
WHAT: The 2019 Forecastle Festival features headliners The Killers, The Avett Brothers, and Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals
WHEN: July 12-14
WHERE: Waterfront Park, Louisville, Kentucky
TICKETS: On sale at 10 a.m. EST Wednesday at ForecastleFest.com with a limited quantity starting at $164.50 plus fees.
MORE INFORMATION: ForecastleFest.com
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Forecastle Festival in Louisville: 2019 lineup includes The Killers, Anderson .Paak, Nelly