Bourbon & Beyond just raised the bar. Danny Wimmer Presents has unveiled the full lineup for the 2026 edition of the Louisville festival, and it’s the most compelling slate the event has put together yet.
Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews Band, Queens of the Stone Age, Kacey Musgraves, The Red Clay Strays, and Hootie & The Blowfish are among the headliners leading more than 100 genre-spanning artists across 5 stages over 4 days, September 24-27 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, KY.
Mumford & Sons are making their first stage appearance in a decade. Hootie & The Blowfish return to Kentucky after 20 years. Those 2 bookings alone make this a festival worth circling on the calendar.
The 2026 edition also rolls out a revitalized Fork & Flask curated by Kroger experience, spotlighting bold spirit and food pairings, local restaurants, innovative speakeasies, and standout bars. The Kroger Big Bourbon Bar doubles as home to The Bluegrass Situation Stage, featuring the best bluegrass acts and line dancing.
Festival-goers also get free access to Kentucky Kingdom, the amusement park that joined the Bourbon & Beyond footprint in 2025 and is open exclusively to attendees during the festival weekend.
Single-day GA Lawn Chair passes are on sale now for $1 down. VIP, camping, and glamping options are available, as are single-day college student passes for $130 all-in with a .edu email. General Admission covers all festival stages, celebrity chef culinary demonstrations, exclusive bourbon workshops, the Wine Garden, and more.
New for 2026, the Bourbon & Beyond Group Reward Offer lets fans pool their purchases. Groups of 10 or more passes earn a $10 refund per pass, and the largest group of at least 50 takes home the Ultimate Bourbon & Beyond Experience.
2026 Festival Dates:
September 24-27 — Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, KY