Foo Fighters Headlining 2026 Bourbon & Beyond Festival

Band also announces Hollywood Bowl show with orchestra

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Foo Fighters have been announced as the headliner for the 2026 Bourbon & Beyond music festival in Louisville, Kentucky, taking place September 24-27. The lineup also includes other major acts like Queens of the Stone Age, Mumford & Sons, and Dave Matthews Band. Additionally, the band has revealed they will be performing a show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on August 22, accompanied by the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra.

Why it matters

Foo Fighters' inclusion as the headliner for the popular Bourbon & Beyond festival highlights the continued popularity and drawing power of the veteran rock band. Their Hollywood Bowl show with the LA Philharmonic also demonstrates their ability to put on large-scale, high-profile concerts that blend rock and classical music.

The details

The 2026 Bourbon & Beyond festival will feature a diverse lineup of rock, folk, and alternative acts over four days in Louisville. In addition to Foo Fighters, the bill includes Queens of the Stone Age, Mumford & Sons, Dave Matthews Band, and many other well-known artists. For their Hollywood Bowl show, Foo Fighters will be joined by the renowned Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra, led by conductor Gustavo Dudamel, who has previously collaborated with the band.

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

The players

Foo Fighters

An American rock band formed in 1994 by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl. They are one of the most popular and successful rock acts of the past three decades.

Los Angeles Philharmonic

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

Gustavo Dudamel

The Venezuelan conductor who leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic and has previously collaborated with Foo Fighters.

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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 us, and we can't wait to rock the festival alongside so many other great acts.”

— Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters Frontman (Bourbon & Beyond Festival Announcement)

“Performing with the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl is going to be an unforgettable experience. Gustavo and the orchestra are going to help us take our show to a whole new level.”

— Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters Frontman (Hollywood Bowl Show Announcement)

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' high-profile festival headlining slot and orchestral collaboration demonstrate their continued status as one of rock music's biggest draws, able to attract large audiences and put on ambitious, large-scale productions that blend genres and push the boundaries of their live performances.