Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, Chris Stapleton Lead 2026 Bourbon & Beyond Festival Lineup

The four-day festival in Louisville will feature over 100 acts across five stages.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The 2026 Bourbon & Beyond Festival in Louisville, Kentucky will feature a star-studded lineup headlined by Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, Chris Stapleton, and Dave Matthews Band. The four-day event from September 24-27 will host over 100 musical acts across five stages.

Why it matters

Bourbon & Beyond has become one of the premier music festivals in the Midwest, drawing tens of thousands of attendees each year to experience a diverse lineup of rock, country, and Americana acts. The 2026 edition promises to continue that tradition, offering music fans a long weekend of top-tier entertainment.

The details

The Thursday, September 24 lineup will be led by Foo Fighters, along with Queens of the Stone Age and Goose. Friday, September 25 will feature Mumford & Sons, Kacey Musgraves, and Foster the People. Chris Stapleton, the Red Clay Strays, and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will headline Saturday, September 26. Dave Matthews Band, Hootie & the Blowfish, and Counting Crows will close out the festival on Sunday, September 27.

  • Bourbon & Beyond Festival will take place September 24-27, 2026.
  • The festival will run for four days over that weekend.

The players

Foo Fighters

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

Mumford & Sons

British folk rock band formed in 2007, known for their acoustic guitar-driven sound.

Chris Stapleton

American country music singer-songwriter who has found success as both a solo artist and songwriter for other artists.

Dave Matthews Band

American rock band formed in 1991, known for their eclectic sound blending rock, jazz, and world music influences.

Danny Wimmer

Founder of Danny Wimmer Presents, the company that organizes 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.”

— Danny Wimmer, Founder, Danny Wimmer Presents (rollingstone.com)

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 Bourbon & Beyond Festival will go on sale to the general public on March 1, 2026.

The takeaway

The stacked lineup for the 2026 Bourbon & Beyond Festival in Louisville promises to deliver an unforgettable long weekend of live music, bourbon tastings, and other entertainment for fans of rock, country, and Americana music.