A new Bourbon & Beyond lineup poster — shared on r/riotfest — is making the rounds, and it’s a pretty wild mashup of arena rock, alt nostalgia, and country-rooted headliners. The poster lists Bourbon & Beyond at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, set for September 24–27, 2026, with weekend-topping names that should get a lot of people talking.
Top-billed days and headliners
– Thursday: Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age
– Friday: Mumford & Sons, Kacey Musgraves
– Saturday: Chris Stapleton, The Red Clay Strays
– Sunday: Dave Matthews Band, Hootie & The Blowfish
Beyond the headliners you’ll find a big stack of festival staples and throwback favorites: Counting Crows, Foster the People, Goose, Jason Isbell, The Flaming Lips, The War on Drugs, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Portugal. The Man, Jessie Murph, Of Monsters and Men, Cheap Trick, Adam Ant, Lindsey Stirling, Violent Femmes, Better Than Ezra, The Return of Jackie & Judy, Our Lady Peace, Tonic, Cracker and a whole lot more.
What fans on r/riotfest are saying
Reaction skews toward “nostalgia tour but actually fun” — plenty of people called the board “loaded” with second-tier but high-value names who don’t tour nonstop these days. A few standout takes from the thread:
– Some users loved the throwback vibe and touted acts like Better Than Ezra and Counting Crows as genuine live highlights.
– Others flagged Jessie Murph as a divisive pick — one commenter called her the worst new artist they’d heard, while others didn’t mind the mix.
– A recurring wish list included Joan Jett, Adam Ant, and more Queens of the Stone Age appearances; multiple fans said QOTSA could headline every year and they’d still be happy.
Quick take
This lineup reads like a festival for people who want both arena-class headliners and a deep bench of ’90s/’00s alt and roots acts. If you’re into genre-hopping weekends — rock, country, Americana and a dash of nostalgia — Bourbon & Beyond looks like it could be a strong option. If you hate lineup variety and only chase one sound, your mileage may vary.
We’ll update when the festival makes this official or posts ticketing info. In the meantime — favorite wild card pick from the poster? Drop it in the comments.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/RiotFest/comments/1r88t5m/bourbon_and_beyond_lineup/