The lineup for the 2026 Bourbon & Beyond Festival has been officially unveiled, with major acts including Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters and Kacey Musgraves among the artists set to headline the multiday event in Kentucky. The annual music, food and spirits festival is scheduled to return to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville from Sept. 24 through Sept. 27.

Organizers confirmed that the 2026 edition will feature more than 100 artists performing across five stages, marking one of the festival’s biggest lineups to date. Headliners also include Mumford & Sons and Dave Matthews Band, alongside performances by Queens of the Stone Age, Hootie & the Blowfish and Counting Crows.

The festival will open on Sept. 24 with Foo Fighters leading the day’s bill, joined by Queens of the Stone Age and Goose. Mumford & Sons and Kacey Musgraves are scheduled to headline the second day on Sept. 25, followed by Chris Stapleton’s top billing on Sept. 26 alongside The Red Clay Strays and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. The event will close on Sept. 27 with Dave Matthews Band, Hootie & the Blowfish and Counting Crows.

Additional performers announced for the event include artists spanning rock, country, Americana and alternative music, such as The Flaming Lips, Gary Clark Jr., Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Portugal. The Man and Fitz and the Tantrums. Organizers said the wide-ranging lineup reflects the festival’s focus on blending multiple genres with Kentucky’s cultural and musical roots.

The Bourbon & Beyond Festival, produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, combines live music with curated culinary programming and bourbon-focused experiences, including tastings, chef demonstrations and interactive panels highlighting Kentucky’s heritage. The four-day event has grown into a major destination festival that celebrates music alongside food and spirits.

Passes for the 2026 edition are currently on sale, with organizers continuing preparations for what they describe as one of the festival’s largest gatherings to date.