Foo Fighters Headlining 2026 Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival

Band also announces Hollywood Bowl show with LA Philharmonic orchestra

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Legendary rock band Foo Fighters will headline the 2026 Bourbon & Beyond music festival in Louisville, Kentucky from September 24-27. The festival lineup also includes other major acts like Queens of the Stone Age, Mumford & Sons, and Dave Matthews Band. Additionally, Foo Fighters have announced a special show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on August 22, where they will be accompanied by the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra.

Why it matters

The Bourbon & Beyond festival is one of the premier music events in the Midwest, drawing fans from across the region. Foo Fighters' headlining slot is a major coup for the festival organizers and will likely drive strong ticket sales. The Hollywood Bowl show with the LA Philharmonic also represents an ambitious artistic collaboration that will appeal to Foo Fighters' longtime fans as well as classical music enthusiasts.

The details

The 2026 Bourbon & Beyond festival will take place over four days in late September in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to Foo Fighters, the lineup includes other major rock, alternative, and jam bands like Queens of the Stone Age, Mumford & Sons, Dave Matthews Band, Foster the People, and many others. Foo Fighters' Hollywood Bowl show on August 22 will feature the band performing alongside the renowned Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra, under the baton of conductor Gustavo Dudamel.

  • The 2026 Bourbon & Beyond festival will take place from September 24-27, 2026.
  • Foo Fighters' Hollywood Bowl show with the LA Philharmonic is scheduled for August 22, 2026.

The players

Foo Fighters

A legendary American rock band formed in 1994 by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl.

Los Angeles Philharmonic

One of the premier symphony orchestras in the United States, based in Los Angeles and led by renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel.

Bourbon & Beyond

An annual music festival held in Louisville, Kentucky that features a mix of rock, alternative, and jam bands.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to be headlining Bourbon & Beyond this year. Louisville has always been a special place for the Foo Fighters, and we can't wait to rock out with all our fans there.”

— Dave Grohl, Founder and Lead Singer, Foo Fighters (98online.com)

“Performing with the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl is a dream come true. Gustavo is such an incredible talent, and we can't wait to create something truly special for the fans.”

— Dave Grohl, Founder and Lead Singer, Foo Fighters (98online.com)

What’s next

Tickets for both the Bourbon & Beyond festival and the Foo Fighters' Hollywood Bowl show will go on sale to the general public on March 1, 2026.

The takeaway

Foo Fighters' headlining slots at two major music events - the Bourbon & Beyond festival and a special show with the LA Philharmonic - demonstrate the enduring popularity and artistic ambition of the iconic rock band. Fans in Louisville and Los Angeles can look forward to unforgettable live music experiences in 2026.