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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bourbon & Beyond released a jam-packed lineup Wednesday for its seventh year.
One of the commonwealth's signature music festivals will return Sept. 11-14 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, with headliners including The Lumineers (Thursday, Sept. 11), Phish (Friday, Sept. 12), Sturgill Simpson (Saturday, Sept. 13) and Noah Kahan (Sunday, Sept. 14).
Other prominent acts include Jack White, Cage The Elephant, Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, Foreigner, Megan Moroney, Benson Boone, Alabama Shakes, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and the Goo Goo Dolls.
"Bourbon & Beyond is the best lineup of the year — bringing together the biggest names in rock, Americana and alt, alongside country icons and breakout artists," said Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents, the festival's presenter. "It’s a festival that doesn’t just celebrate one sound, but the best of all of them, paired with world-class bourbon, incredible food and that unmistakable Kentucky vibe."
"From the start, our vision was to create an experience that blends music, culinary, culture, and community in a way that only Bourbon & Beyond can."
In addition to music, the festival will also feature culinary programs, bourbon tastings and daily workshops, featuring celebrity chefs and distillers such as Chris Blandford, Amanda Freitag, Ed Lee and Chris Santos.
Weekend, single-day and VIP passes are on sale now, starting at $1 down. Weekend passes start at $299.99 and single-day passes start at $124.99, while there are several VIP options starting at $264.99, all before fees. Attendees bringing their own lawn chairs must purchase a lawn chair pass for $15 for their day(s) of choice, with all proceeds going toward various local nonprofits.
Those seeking the ultimate music experience can also purchase a four-day Exacta Pass starting at $550 plus fees, which includes eight days of Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life (Sept. 18-21).
Bourbon & Beyond had a record-breaking weekend in 2024, drawing 210,000 guests from Sept. 19-22 and setting a new single-day record with 60,000 attendees on Saturday, Sept. 21.
"Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life have quickly become the most anticipated and high-profile music festivals in Louisville each year," said Mayor Craig Greenberg, D-Louisville. "Bourbon & Beyond in particular showcases our city's rich bourbon culture, and most importantly highlights Louisville's incredible hospitality."
Check out the festival's website for more information, including a full music lineup, additional experiences and ticket packages.
Connor Smith - Digital Producer
Connor Smith is a digital producer for Spectrum News 1 in Louisville, Kentucky. He joined the team in November 2023 and hails from the Chicago area. In summer 2023, he received his Master of Science in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School in Chicago, where he covered Super Bowl LVII, the Chicago Marathon and other stories around the city.
