Bourbon & Beyond Festival Announces Stacked 2026 Lineup

Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Kacey Musgraves and over 100 other acts to perform at Kentucky's premier music and bourbon festival.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Kentucky's Bourbon & Beyond festival is set to return for its eighth year from September 24-27, 2026 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. The lineup features a diverse array of musical talent spanning country, rock, Americana and more, including headliners Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, and Kacey Musgraves. Over 100 artists will perform across five stages during the multi-day event.

Why it matters

Bourbon & Beyond has become one of the premier music festivals in the region, drawing thousands of attendees each year to experience a unique blend of live music, bourbon tastings, local cuisine, and amusement park rides. The festival's diverse lineup and immersive experience make it a must-attend event for music and bourbon enthusiasts alike.

The details

In addition to the headliners, the 2026 Bourbon & Beyond lineup includes performances from The Red Clay Strays, Queens of the Stone Age, Dave Matthews Band, Goose, Mumford & Sons, Foster The People, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Hootie and the Blowfish, Of Monsters and Men, The Flaming Lips, Counting Crows, and many others. The festival will also feature the Kroger Big Bourbon Bar housing the Bluegrass Situation Stage, as well as the Fork & Flask curated by Kroger highlighting local restaurants, speakeasies and bars. Attendees will also have free access to the amusement rides at the adjacent Kentucky Kingdom.

  • Bourbon & Beyond will take place September 24-27, 2026.
  • This will mark the eighth year of the festival.

The players

Chris Stapleton

A Grammy-winning country music singer-songwriter who is one of the headliners for the 2026 Bourbon & Beyond festival.

Foo Fighters

The rock band led by Dave Grohl is another headliner for the 2026 Bourbon & Beyond festival.

Kacey Musgraves

The country singer-songwriter is the third headliner announced for the 2026 Bourbon & Beyond festival.

Danny Wimmer

The founder of Danny Wimmer Presents, the company that organizes the Bourbon & Beyond festival.

David S. Beck

The president and CEO of Kentucky Venues, which partners with Danny Wimmer Presents to host the Bourbon & Beyond festival.

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What they’re saying

“Bourbon & Beyond is built to be the best weekend of your year. Plain and simple. From the second you arrive, everything is designed so you can fully experience what a music festival should be. 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.”

— Danny Wimmer, Founder, Danny Wimmer Presents (Billboard)

“Bourbon & Beyond captures the spirit of Kentucky like no other music festival. Last year's move to the heart of the Kentucky Exposition Center set a new standard, and together with Danny Wimmer Presents, we're proving the Commonwealth is the premier destination for world-class events.”

— David S. Beck, President & CEO, Kentucky Venues (Billboard)

What’s next

Passes for the 2026 Bourbon & Beyond festival are now available for purchase on the event's website, bourbonandbeyond.com.

The takeaway

Bourbon & Beyond has solidified its reputation as one of the premier music festivals in the Midwest, offering a unique blend of live music, bourbon tastings, local cuisine, and amusement park rides that creates an immersive experience for attendees. The stacked 2026 lineup, featuring some of the biggest names in country, rock, and Americana, is sure to draw thousands of music fans to Louisville for an unforgettable weekend.