Bourbon & Beyond 2026 Lineup and Ticket Info for Louisville Festival
Bourbon & Beyond 2026 just dropped its biggest lineup yet, and Louisville is about to host four days of serious star power.
The festival returns September 24–27, 2026 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, bringing more than 100 artists across five stages along with premium bourbon and culinary experiences.
If you’ve ever wanted a music festival that understands both guitars and good whiskey, this is the one.
Tour Overview
Bourbon & Beyond 2026 features headliners spread across four nights:
Thursday: Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Goose
Friday: Mumford & Sons, Kacey Musgraves, Foster the People
Saturday: Chris Stapleton, The Red Clay Strays, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Sunday: Dave Matthews Band, Hootie & the Blowfish, Counting Crows
That is a stacked cross-genre lineup.
The full bill includes more than 100 artists, ranging from Father John Misty and Cheap Trick to Joan Osborne, The Steel Wheels and Kaitlin Butts.
This is the eighth year of the festival and the largest lineup in its history.
And yes, Kentucky native Chris Stapleton is anchoring Saturday night.
What You Need To Know
• September 24–27, 2026
• Kentucky Exposition Center – Louisville, KY
• 4-Day and Single Day GA passes available
• Mint VIP and Angel’s Envy Beyond VIP packages offered
• Layaway available starting at $1 down
• RV camping, car + tent camping and hotel packages available
• Student and GOVX discounted options available
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This is one of the few festivals that actually feels curated instead of crowded.
The mix works because it doesn’t try to stay in one lane. You can see Chris Stapleton on Saturday, then pivot to Jason Isbell and still grab a proper bourbon tasting between sets.
The Louisville setting matters too. Kentucky shows up for this event. It has built a reputation for being well-run, spacious and genuinely fun instead of chaotic.
If you’re traveling in, the earlier you secure passes and lodging, the better your overall experience will be.
How To Prepare for Onsale Day
• Decide early between GA and VIP tiers
• Coordinate with your group if booking 4-Day passes
• Review lodging and camping options in advance
• Use layaway if you want to spread payments out
• Secure hotel packages early before inventory tightens
Tickets
Official passes are available through verified festival ticketing platforms and trusted sources like Ticketmaster and SeatGeek.
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If you’ve been waiting for a festival that blends major headliners with bourbon-country culture, Bourbon & Beyond 2026 is already shaping up to be one of the strongest weekends of the year.
