Bourbon and Beyond Festival Announces 2026 Lineup: Mumford and Sons, Foo Fighters to Headline

The four-day music festival in Louisville, Kentucky will feature over 100 acts across multiple stages.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The annual Bourbon and Beyond Festival in Louisville, Kentucky has announced its 2026 lineup, featuring a star-studded roster of rock, folk, country, and throwback acts. Headliners include Mumford & Sons, Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews Band, and Kacey Musgraves, along with a diverse array of other popular artists. The four-day festival will take place from September 24-27 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

Why it matters

Bourbon and Beyond has become one of the Midwest's premier music festivals, drawing tens of thousands of attendees each year to experience a wide range of musical genres in a unique setting that celebrates Kentucky's bourbon culture. The 2026 lineup continues the festival's tradition of booking high-profile acts that appeal to a broad audience, solidifying its status as a must-attend event for music fans in the region.

The details

The 2026 Bourbon and Beyond Festival will feature 104 bands performing across multiple stages over the four-day event. In addition to the headliners, the lineup includes other notable acts such as The Red Clay Strays, Queens of the Stone Age, Hootie and the Blowfish, Counting Crows, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, Cheap Trick, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Violent Femmes, 4 Non Blondes, and Squeeze. Attendees can also expect 'curated cocktails, culinary experiences, and the thrills of Kentucky Kingdom theme park' as part of the festival experience.

  • The 2026 Bourbon and Beyond Festival will take place from September 24-27.
  • Ticket sales for the festival are now available on verified ticketing sites.

The players

Bourbon and Beyond Festival

An annual music festival held in Louisville, Kentucky that celebrates the state's bourbon culture and features a diverse lineup of rock, folk, country, and throwback acts.

Mumford & Sons

A popular British folk rock band known for hits like 'I Will Wait' and 'Little Lion Man'.

Foo Fighters

An American rock band formed by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, known for songs like 'Everlong' and 'My Hero'.

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What they’re saying

“Although the festival is fairly massive now, (for future reference; comfortable shoes are a must, as you can expect to be getting in 15-to-20k steps a day mostly on concrete), the way it was laid out allowed for excellent crowd flow and left more than enough room pretty much everywhere to take a break and spread out without having to be on top of other people.”

— Leo Weekly (Leo Weekly)

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 Bourbon and Beyond Festival are on sale now through verified ticketing sites like StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats.

The takeaway

Bourbon and Beyond continues to deliver an impressive and diverse lineup that caters to a wide range of music fans, cementing its status as one of the Midwest's premier music festivals. The 2026 edition promises to be another can't-miss event for those seeking a unique festival experience that blends great music with Kentucky's renowned bourbon culture.