About Bourbon & Beyond

First launched in 2017, Bourbon & Beyond welcomed 50,000 fans over 2 days to see Stevie Nicks, Eddie Vedder, Steve Miller Band, and so many more in Louisville, Kentucky. With its massive stages, amusement rides, Bourbon & Culinary experiences, it quickly became one of the most anticipated events in the festival community. In 2024, the festival won Pollstar’s Music Festival of The Year (Global; over 30K attendance). This award recognizes the most artistically and commercially successful festival of the year providing the most rewarding experience for fans and artists. In 2025, B&B welcomed 210,000 fans over 4 days, 5 stages, with over 120 bands to it’s new home at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Bourbon & Beyond will return again September 24-27, 2026.

Bourbon & Beyond has hosted some of the biggest names in music, including Bruno Mars, John Mayer, Sting, Zach Bryan, Pearl Jam, Tyler Childers, Chris Stapleton, and many more. Explore the full Bourbon & Beyond 2026 lineup on our LINEUP page.

Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life together generated nearly $43 million in local economic impact in 2025.

The festival offers a wide range of ticketing options including General Admission, Single Days, Angel’s Envy Beyond VIP, Mint VIP, Hotel Packages, GOVX, and more. Visit our PASSES page for all available options and pricing to buy your passes now!

Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first time attendee, Bourbon & Beyond is the World’s Largest Bourbon, Food & Music Fest. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this one-of-a-kind experience in Louisville!