Danny Wimmer Presents has unveiled the biggest lineup in the eight-year history of Bourbon & Beyond, the self-described World’s Largest Bourbon, Food & Music Festival, set for September 24-27 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The four-day event will feature more than 100 artists across five stages alongside premium spirits experiences and culinary programming.
Headliners include Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age on Thursday, Mumford & Sons and Kacey Musgraves on Friday, Kentucky native and 2026 Grammy winner Chris Stapleton on Saturday, and Dave Matthews Band and Hootie & the Blowfish on Sunday.
“Bourbon & Beyond is built to be the best weekend of your year. Plain and simple,” said Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents. “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.”
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READ THE STORYWimmer added: “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.”
The festival will roll out a revitalized Fork & Flask curated by Kroger experience for 2026. The programming will highlight bold spirit and food pairings, unexpected flavor combinations, and a mix of talent reflecting Louisville’s evolving food and drink scene. The experience will showcase local restaurants, speakeasies, and standout bars.
The Kroger Big Bourbon Bar will return as home to The Bluegrass Situation Stage, featuring bluegrass bands and line dancing.
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“Bourbon & Beyond captures the spirit of Kentucky like no other music festival,” said David S. Beck, president and CEO of Kentucky Venues. “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.”
Festival partners for 2026 include Angel’s Envy, Bud Light, Cutwater, Jack Daniel’s, Kroger, Old Forester, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and White Claw.
Attendees again receive free access to amusement rides at Kentucky Kingdom, which joined the festival footprint in 2025.
The festival won Pollstar’s Global 2025 Festival of the Year award. In 2025, Bourbon & Beyond and companion festival Louder Than Life generated over $43 million in local economic impact and drew more than 450,000 combined attendees.
All pass types are on sale now, starting at $1 down via layaway, with options including 4-Day and Single Day GA, Mint VIP, and Angel’s Envy Beyond VIP.
