Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, Chris Stapleton, and Dave Matthews Band to Headline Bourbon & Beyond

The eighth annual Bourbon & Beyond festival in Louisville, Kentucky will feature over 100 acts across five stages from September 24-27.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Bourbon & Beyond, the annual music and bourbon festival in Louisville, Kentucky, has announced its 2026 lineup. The four-day event will be headlined by Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, Chris Stapleton, and Dave Matthews Band, with over 100 additional acts performing across five stages. The festival will also feature an expanded Fork & Flask curated by Kroger experience, the Kroger Big Bourbon Bar with bluegrass music, and exclusive access to amusement rides at the adjacent Kentucky Kingdom.

Why it matters

Bourbon & Beyond has become one of the premier music festivals in the Southeast, drawing tens of thousands of attendees each year to experience a unique blend of music, bourbon, food, and entertainment. The 2026 lineup features some of the biggest names in rock, country, and Americana, solidifying the festival's reputation and likely driving strong ticket sales and economic impact for the Louisville region.

The details

The 2026 Bourbon & Beyond festival will take place from September 24-27 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. In addition to the four headliners, the lineup includes acts such as Queens of the Stone Age, Goose, Kacey Musgraves, Foster the People, The Red Clay Strays, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Hootie & the Blowfish, and Counting Crows. The festival will also feature an expanded Fork & Flask curated by Kroger experience with local restaurants and bars, the Kroger Big Bourbon Bar with bluegrass music, and exclusive access to amusement rides at the adjacent Kentucky Kingdom.

  • Bourbon & Beyond 2026 will take place from September 24-27.
  • The festival has been held annually since its inception in 2018.

The players

Danny Wimmer Presents

The producer and promoter of the Bourbon & Beyond festival.

Foo Fighters

American rock band and one of the four headliners for Bourbon & Beyond 2026.

Mumford & Sons

British folk rock band and one of the four headliners for Bourbon & Beyond 2026.

Chris Stapleton

American country music singer-songwriter and one of the four headliners for Bourbon & Beyond 2026.

Dave Matthews Band

American rock band and one of the four headliners for Bourbon & Beyond 2026.

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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, Festival Producer (americansongwriter.com)

“You can ride roller coasters at Kentucky Kingdom, discover new artists and see your favorites, sip great spirits, and eat incredible food—and it all just works. At its core, it's about creating memories. It's a vacation inside a vacation. This lineup reflects everything Bourbon & Beyond stands for. And I say this with humility and confidence—there is nothing else quite like it in this space. It truly is the best weekend you can have at a festival of this scale.”

— Danny Wimmer, Festival Producer (americansongwriter.com)

What’s next

Festival passes for Bourbon & Beyond 2026 are on sale now.

The takeaway

Bourbon & Beyond has solidified its reputation as one of the premier music festivals in the Southeast, offering a unique blend of music, bourbon, food, and entertainment that attracts tens of thousands of attendees each year. The 2026 lineup, featuring some of the biggest names in rock, country, and Americana, is sure to drive strong ticket sales and economic impact for the Louisville region.