Bourbon & Beyond 2026: Foo Fighters, DMB Headline Largest Lineup Yet

Bourbon & Beyond has unveiled its full lineup for the 7th annual edition of the festival, running September 24–27, 2026, at the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.

Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, Chris Stapleton, and Dave Matthews Band will headline the four-day event, billed as the world’s largest bourbon, food, and music festival.

The 2026 edition features more than 120 artists across 5 stages. Danny Wimmer Presents frames it as the largest lineup in the festival’s history. The stacked bill is anchored by a headliner roster that leans heavily on veteran rock and country acts with proven arena-scale draws.

Day-by-Day Headliners

Foo Fighters close out opening night on Thursday, September 24, with support from Queens of the Stone Age and Goose.

Mumford & Sons top Friday, September 25, joined by Kacey Musgraves and Foster the People.

Chris Stapleton headlines Saturday, September 26, with The Red Clay Strays and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit rounding out the bill.

Dave Matthews Band caps the festival on Sunday, September 27, alongside Hootie & the Blowfish and Counting Crows.

The supporting cast runs deep, including Jesse Welles, Jessie Murph, Of Monsters and Men, The Flaming Lips, The War on Drugs, Charley Crockett, 4 Non Blondes, Portugal.

The Man, Gary Clark Jr., Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Father John Misty, Max McNown, The Fray, Squeeze, Cheap Trick, Marcus King Band, Angus and Julia Stone, Cameron Whitcomb, Adam Ant, Amos Lee, Fitz and the Tantrums, Violent Femmes, Maddox Batson, Maoli, Lindsey Stirling, Noah Cyrus, St.

Paul & The Broken Bones, The Devil Makes Three, Better Than Ezra, Durand Jones & The Indications, Jet, and Plain White T’s.

Fork & Flask Refresh

The festival’s culinary and bourbon programming gets a refresh in 2026. The revitalized Fork & Flask experience, curated by Kroger, will spotlight bold spirit and food pairings, unexpected flavor combinations, and a dynamic mix of Louisville’s local restaurants, speakeasies, and standout bars.

The programming is designed to mirror the city’s evolving food and drink scene, blending established names with rising talent.

Festival organizer Danny Wimmer Presents has positioned Bourbon & Beyond as a hybrid event. It competes with destination music festivals on lineup strength while leaning into its regional identity through bourbon tastings and chef-driven food pairings.

Tickets and Venue

The festival is held at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Philips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209. Four-day passes are available through Event Tickets Center, with prices starting at approximately $911 for general admission.

Shuttle passes have been listed at $175 through other ticket outlets. Full pricing tiers and the complete artist roster have not been fully published.

Sources

• Courier-journal