Bourbon & Beyond will return to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky, from September 24–27, 2026, unveiling what organizers describe as the largest lineup in the festival’s history. According to Rolling Stone, more than 100 artists will perform across five stages during the four-day weekend.
The annual event, presented by Danny Wimmer Presents, continues to position itself as “the World’s Largest Bourbon, Food & Music Festival.”
Headliners by Night
Thursday, September 24 will be led by Foo Fighters, joined by Queens of the Stone Age and jam-rock mainstays Goose Friday, September 25 shifts toward indie folk and pop with Mumford & Sons headlining alongside Kacey Musgraves and Foster the People. Saturday, September 26 will be topped by Chris Stapleton,
with support from The Red Clay Strays and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.
The closing night, Sunday, September 27, features Dave Matthews Band and Hootie & the Blowfish, with additional support from Counting Crows.
Full Lineup Highlights
Additional artists confirmed for the 2026 edition include
Noah Cyrus,
Fitz and the Tantrums,
Jessie Murph,
Of Monsters and Men,
The Flaming Lips,
The War on Drugs,
Charley Crockett,
Portugal. The Man,
Gary Clark Jr.,
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts,
Father John Misty,
The Fray,
Cheap Trick,
Marcus King Band,
Violent Femmes,
St. Paul and the Broken Bones,
Durand Jones and the Indications,
and many more.
Festival producer Danny Wimmer described the event as an immersive escape experience in a statement reported by Rolling Stone, emphasizing the combination of live music, culinary offerings, bourbon tastings, and access to neighboring Kentucky Kingdom amusement park attractions.
Tickets
Weekend and single-day passes are currently available in general admission and VIP tiers via the official Bourbon & Beyond website. With more than 100 artists spanning rock, folk, country, indie, and jam scenes, Bourbon & Beyond 2026 reflects the continued festival trend of genre-blurring, multi-generational programming, anchored by legacy headliners and bolstered by a deep bench of touring mainstays.
