We like our rock on the rocks,
Louisville, KY’s annual Bourbon and Beyond Festival just announced their 2026 lineup and once again poured a double.
This time around, the four-day extravaganza will host big-name hard rockers, folk icons, jam bands, country stars and ’70s, ’80s and ’90s heroes from Sept. 24-27 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
Just a few of the most notable acts set to take the stage include Millennial favorite Mumford & Sons, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Foo Fighters, 12-time Grammy winner Chris Stapleton, tireless vets Dave Matthews Band and subversive singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves.
They’ll be joined by The Red Clay Strays, Queens of the Stone Age, Hootie and the Blowfish, Counting Crows and Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit.
As for the throwback artists, Cheap Trick, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Violent Femmes, 4 Non Blondes and Squeeze are all slated to lend their talent to Bourbon and Beyond.
Plus, one of the world’s most essential live bands, Flaming Lips, is on the bill.
In total, 104 (!) bands are set to take the stage over the long weekend along with “curated cocktails, culinary experiences, and the thrills of Kentucky Kingdom theme park,” Bourbon and Beyond shared via Instagram.
“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 wrote about their 2025 experience.
“What I had estimated to be a 5-7 minute walk between the main and rear stages was, in actuality, only about 3 minutes.”
Not bad especially when there’s so much to see.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the 2026 Bourbon and Beyond Festival below.
Bourbon and Beyond Festival tickets
Inventory to attend the 2026 Bourbon and Beyond Festival is available on all verified ticketing sites.
We recommend checking out StubHub, Ticketmaster and Vivid Seats to find the seats that makes the most sense for you.
Bourbon and Beyond Festival 2026 schedule
A complete calendar including all single and multi-day Bourbon and Beyond Festival passes can be found here:
Bourbon and Beyond 2026 lineup
As you likely notice above, 104 (!) artists are slated to take the stage at this year’s Bourbon and Beyond. If you want to do a deep dive and squint to find your favorites, you can find the 2026 festival poster here:
Huge 2026 music festivals
Even though we’re still a ways out from Groundhog Day, many of the major festivals have generously already gifted us with their sweet, sweet 2026 lineups. Below, you’ll find just five we’re already drooling about.
| Can’t-miss 2026 music festivals |
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| Treefort Music Festival March 25-29 at the Treefort Music Festival in Boise, ID Father John Misty, Magdalena Bay, flipturn, Geese, St. Paul & The Broken Bones |
| Coachella Music and Arts Festival April 10-12 and April 17-19 at Empire Polo Field in Indio, CA Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Turnstile, Sombr, The Strokes |
| BottleRock Music Festival May 22-24 at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa Valley, CA Backstreet Boys, Foo Fighters, Lorde, LCD Soundsystem, Lil Wayne |
| Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival June 11-14 at the Manchester Farm in Bonnaroo, TN The Strokes, Skrillex, Noah Kahan, Turnstile, Teddy Swims |
| Hinterland Music Festival July 30 through Aug. 2 at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, IA Lorde, Mumford and Sons, The Format, Geese, Suki Waterhouse |
Need even more live music in your life? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2026 to find the show that makes the most sense for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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