Get ready to rock Louisville. Bourbon & Beyond has announced its 2026 return, and the rock roster is absolutely stacked. The 8th annual festival takes over the Kentucky Exposition Center from September 24-27, headlined by 15x Grammy winners Foo Fighters and the Dave Matthews Band.
This year’s lineup is a dream for rock fans, featuring major anniversary celebrations and rare appearances. Dave Matthews Band will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of their seminal album, Crash, while the Foo Fighters return to a city that helped put them on the map during their earliest days.
The Rock & Alt Heavy Hitters:
- Thursday: Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, and Goose.
- Friday: Mumford & Sons (their first Louisville show in a decade!) and Foster The People.
- Sunday: Dave Matthews Band, Hootie & The Blowfish, and Counting Crows.
- Deep Cuts: The lineup also features The Flaming Lips, The War on Drugs, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Portugal. The Man, and Cheap Trick.
Special Event: Look out for The Return of Jackie and Judy, a special Ramones tribute supergroup featuring Sleater-Kinney and Fred Armisen.
Attendees also get FREE access to the amusement rides at Kentucky Kingdom located right inside the festival footprint.
Pro-Tip: If you want the ultimate rock vacation, check out the Exacta Pass, which grants GA entry to both Louder Than Life (Sept 17-20) and Bourbon & Beyond (Sept 24-27).
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