Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews Band to Headline Bourbon & Beyond 2026
Louisville, KY – The 2026 Bourbon & Beyond festival is set to return to the Kentucky Exposition Center from September 24-27, boasting a lineup of over 100 artists headlined by Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, Chris Stapleton, and Dave Matthews Band. The festival, known as the World’s Largest Bourbon, Food & Music Festival, will feature performances across five stages.
Lineup Highlights
Foo Fighters will kick off the festival on Thursday, September 24, sharing the stage with Queens of the Stone Age and Goose. Friday, September 25, will see Mumford & Sons capture the headlining spot, alongside Kacey Musgraves and Foster the People. Chris Stapleton, The Red Clay Strays, and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will headline on Saturday, September 26. Closing out the festival on Sunday, September 27, will be Dave Matthews Band, with support from Hootie & the Blowfish and Counting Crows.
The extensive lineup too includes performances by The Flaming Lips, Gary Clark Jr., Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Father John Misty, Cheap Trick, Angus and Julia Stone, Noah Cyrus, Fitz and the Tantrums, and many more.
Festival Experience
Danny Wimmer, of Danny Wimmer Presents, emphasized the festival’s immersive experience, stating, “Bourbon & Beyond is built to be the best weekend of your year. Plain and simple… It’s an escape with soul — a place where you can unplug from real life, let loose, be a kid again, and really live in the moment.” Attendees can also enjoy bourbon tastings, diverse food options, and access to nearby attractions like Kentucky Kingdom.
Ticket Information
Weekend and single-day passes, including general admission and VIP options, are currently available for purchase on the official Bourbon & Beyond website: https://bourbonandbeyond.com/.
Economic Impact
Bourbon & Beyond and its companion festival, Louder Than Life, generated over $43 million in local economic impact in 2025 and drew more than 450,000 attendees, booking over 60,000 hotel room nights The Rock Revival.