Forecastle 2018
Brian Hensley
By Angela Ash
Forecastle isn't your typical music festival, which is why it is definitely one of Louisville's favorites. Held every year in July, the lineup always includes an eclectic array of some of the best artists you will ever see - all in one place.
The lineup for 2018, on July 13-15, includes:
- Arcade Fire
- Modest Mouse
- T-Pain
- Vance Joy
- Jimmy Eat World
- The War on Drugs
- Father John Misty
- Oh Wonder
- Vic Mensa
- Courtney Barnett
- Chris Stapleton
- AJR
- NF
- Hippie Sabotage
- Louis the Child
- Jenny Lewis
- Punch Brothers
- Houndmouth
- PVRIS
- Quinn XCII
- Jai Wolf
- Lucero
- Rainbow Kitten Surprise
- Khruangbin
- Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
- Hiss Golden Messenger
- Colony House
- Sara Watkins
- Berhana
- SAINt JHN
- Dan Tyminski
- White Reaper
- Matt Maeson
- Margo Price
- Kurt Vile & The Violators
- Ron Gallo
- Brent Cobb
- Flagship
- Daphne Willis
- I'm With Her
- Morgan Saint
- Arlie
- The Spencer Lee Band
- Biyo
- Devon Gilfillian
- Westside Gunn & Conway
- Teddy Abrams
- Yardij
David Hatfield
Of course, Forecastle isn't all about the music. You can find a plethora of local food vendors, regional drinks and even a little bit of environmental activism. It's also a fantastic place to meet up with friends and make a circle of new ones. Don't miss a moment of this year's festival!