The Bourbon & Beyond 2026 lineup just landed and it’s a wild one. The Louisville festival (Kentucky Expo Center) is set for September 24–27, 2026 — and the poster mixes big rock, country, alt, and nostalgia acts across four stacked days.
Headliners and top-billed acts include:
- Foo Fighters (Thursday)
- Queens of the Stone Age (Thursday)
- Mumford & Sons (Friday)
- Kacey Musgraves (Friday)
- Chris Stapleton (Saturday)
- Dave Matthews Band (Sunday)
- Hootie & the Blowfish (Sunday)
Other notable names on the poster: Counting Crows, Foster the People, Goose, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Of Monsters and Men, The Flaming Lips, The War on Drugs, Violent Femmes, Cheap Trick, Paula Cole, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country and many more across genres and generations.
On r/festivals the reaction was a mix of excitement and scheduling dread — Redditors loved the range of acts (from Gen X alt rock to newer jam and country names) but warned that Thursday alone is stacked and will create a ton of conflicts. A few comments called this the best lineup in years and pointed out that, for value, multi-day GA still works out cheaper than buying several arena tickets.
Quick facts:
- When: September 24–27, 2026
- Where: Louisville, Kentucky (Kentucky Expo Center)
- Camping: Bourbon & Beyond is a city-based festival — no on-site camping like a campground fest
- Tickets: Expect day and multi-day options; check bourbonandbeyond.com for official on-sale details
Why it matters: Bourbon & Beyond has become a go-to for fans who want a cross-generational lineup without the camping logistics. This year’s poster doubles down on that strategy — big rock headliners, major country draws, indie/alt favorites, and a healthy dose of nostalgia acts make it an easy sell for mixed friend groups.
If you’re planning to go, start thinking about which days you can’t miss (Thursday looks brutal) and book early — Redditors are already talking conflicts and re-scheduling weekend plans around this bill. We’ll update when tickets go on sale and when the festival releases stage times.
Source: reddit.com/r/festivals + bourbonandbeyond.com
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/festivals/comments/1r88ml8/bourbon_and_beyond/