Modest Mouse, Kevin Bacon, Anderson East & 20 other concerts coming to Louisville in June
Outdoor music season is now in full swing in Louisville.
Besides the always free WFPK Waterfront Wednesday, look for outdoor concerts coming to Iroquois Amphitheater, plus some great shows at the Louisville Palace, Mercury Ballroom and Old Forester's Paristown Hall.
And there's tons of great events around the state, too.
The ROMP Festival (also known as the River Of Music Party) is held in Owensboro at Yellow Creek Park. The annual bluegrass music festival, held this year June 25-28 and hosted by the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, draws over 20,000 attendees. Headliners at the 2025 festival include Del McCoury Band, Sam Bush, The Dillards, Molly Tuttle, Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country, The SteelDrivers and more.
For those of you feeling "footloose," The Bacon Brothers, which is comprised of actor Kevin Bacon and his brother, Michael, are playing a concert at Jeptha Creed Distillery on June 21.
More: The Big Stomp Music Festival announces its 2025 lineup. Here's who is performing
Finally, it's the 15th year for the free Germantown Schnitzelburg Blues Festival. Held June 6-7 at the corner of Hickory Street and Burnett Avenue, the Blues Society and Check's Cafe host both indoor and outdoor stages with multiple performances each day.
Here are more of the major acts headed to Louisville in June:
WHAT: WFPK Waterfront Wednesday presents Anderson East, The Kentucky Gentlemenand Candi Jenkins as part of the free monthly concert series held at Waterfront Park. The event includes food, beverages and activities for the kids. Bring a blanket or chair. No pets.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 25
WHERE: Big Four Lawn at Waterfront Park
COST: Free
MORE INFORMATION: lpm.org
More: Waterfront Wednesday is back! Here's the 2025 lineup for the free Louisville concert series
WHAT: Before a co-headlining jaunt with The Flaming Lips beginning in August, Modest Mouse plays Louisville's Old Forester's Paristown Hall. The Grammy-nominated indie rockers are currently on tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the album "Good News for People Who Love Bad News," including playing the album front to back at shows.
WHEN: Thursday, June 19
WHERE: Old Forester's Paristown Hall, 724 Brent St.
COST: Tickets start at $90.
MORE INFORMATION: kentuckyperformingarts.org
WHAT: Actor John Cusack will host an intimate screening of "Grosse Pointe Blank," followed by a discussion about his career, the making of the film and a Q&A session.
WHEN: Friday, June 20
WHERE: Louisville Palace, 625 S. Fourth St.
COST: Tickets start at $27
MORE INFORMATION: louisvillepalace.com
More: Here are 11 free concert series taking place around Louisville this summer
Here are more major concerts coming to Louisville in June:
301 W. Broadway, kentuckyperformingarts.org
Desi Banks: The Elevation Tour: Friday, June 6
Justin Willman: Illusionati Tour: Friday, June 13
Boney James: Slow Burn Tour: Sunday, June 15
1080 Amphitheatre Road, iroquoisamphitheater.com
Justin Moore & Joe Nichols: Saturday, June 7
625 S. Fourth St., louisvillepalace.com
Dropout Improv: Thursday, June 5
Ledisi: Tuesday, June 10
611 S. 4th St., mercuryballroom.com
Jackyl: Tuesday, June 3
Lil Poppa: Wednesday, June 4
Panchiko: Thursday, June 5
Dexter and The Moonrocks: Thursday, June 19
Jesse Reyez: Friday, June 20
The Aquabats!: Monday, June 23
The Disco Biscuits: Tuesday, June 24
724 Brent St., kentuckyperformingarts.org
Dance Gavin Dance: Tuesday, June 3
The Secret Sisters: Sunday, June 8
Watchhouse: Sunday, June 22
Fred Armisen: Tuesday, June 24
Reach features reporter Kirby Adams at kadams@courier-journal.com.
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