Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Kacey Musgraves & More to Headline Kentucky’s Bourbon & Beyond Festival: ‘It’s An Escape With Soul’

Kentucky’s Bourbon & Beyond festival will bring a plethora of musical talent spanning country, rock, Americana and more, when the multiday festival launches its eighth year on Sept. 24-27 in Louisville, Ky., at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

This year’s leading performers include Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, The Red Clay Strays, Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Dave Matthews Band and many others. Over 100 artists will perform across five stages.

Also on the massive lineup are Goose, Mumford & Sons, Foster The People, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Hootie and the Blowfish, Of Monsters and Men, The Flaming Lips, Counting Crows, Jesse Welles, Jessie Murph, The War on Drugs, Charley Crockett, Max McNown, Cheap Trick, Marcus King Band, Avery Anna, Gabriella Rose, Sierra Hull and The Creekers.

“Bourbon & Beyond is built to be the best weekend of your year. Plain and simple. From the second you arrive, everything is designed so you can fully experience what a music festival should be,” Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents said in a statement. “It’s an escape with soul — a place where you can unplug from real life, let loose, be a kid again, and really live in the moment. You can ride roller coasters at Kentucky Kingdom, discover new artists and see your favorites, sip great spirits, and eat incredible food — and it all just works. At its core, it’s about creating memories. It’s a vacation inside a vacation. This lineup reflects everything Bourbon & Beyond stands for. And I say this with humility and confidence — there is nothing else quite like it in this space. It truly is the best weekend you can have at a festival of this scale.”

David S. Beck, president & CEO of Kentucky Venues, added, “Bourbon & Beyond captures the spirit of Kentucky like no other music festival. Last year’s move to the heart of the Kentucky Exposition Center set a new standard, and together with Danny Wimmer Presents, we’re proving the Commonwealth is the premier destination for world-class events.”

Other offerings during the fest include Fork & Flask curated by Kroger, which will highlight local restaurants, speakeasies and bars. The Kroger Big Bourbon Bar will house the Bluegrass Situation Stage to highlight top bluegrass bands. Attendees can also get free access to amusement rides inside Kentucky Kingdom, which became part of the fest’s footprint last year.

Passes for the fest are available at bourbonandbeyond.com.