Bourbon & Beyond 2026

September 24–27, 2026Louisville, Kentucky, USA · Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center

Known as 'The World's Largest Bourbon, Food, & Music Festival,' Bourbon & Beyond is an annual four-day celebration held in Louisville, Kentucky. The festival uniquely blends a world-class music lineup with a massive showcase of Kentucky's bourbon heritage and gourmet culinary experiences. Attendees can enjoy performances from iconic music legends and rising stars across multiple stages, participate in bourbon workshops and tastings led by master distillers, and watch live cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs. The event also features local food vendors, craft cocktails, and access to the adjacent Kentucky Kingdom theme park.

Rock
Americana
Alternative
Country
Bluegrass
Old-time
Folk
Blues
Jam Band
Indie Singer-Songwriter
Adult Contemporary

Tickets from: $380
Ages: All ages
Family friendly: Yes

The festival partners with Clean Vibes for comprehensive waste management and recycling programs. It also features free 'Pure Tap' water refill stations provided by the Louisville Water Company to encourage the use of reusable water bottles and reduce single-use plastic waste.

Getting there

Venue

Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center

937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, Kentucky, USA

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