Bourbon & Beyond returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville for its 2026 edition, running from late September through the 27th. The multi-day festival combines bourbon and spirits tastings, food programming, craft cocktails, and complimentary access to the adjacent Kentucky Kingdom amusement park.

Musically, the festival features a deep roster of artists anchored by four major headliners: Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, Chris Stapleton, and Dave Matthews Band. Coverage of the event emphasises attending early in the day to experience lesser-known performers on smaller stages, allowing visitors to potentially discover artists before they develop into festival headliners themselves.