Chris Stapleton Will Headline Bourbon & Beyond 2026 Festival In Kentucky Homecoming

Kentucky native Chris Stapleton will headline the eighth annual Bourbon & Beyond Festival, with the country superstar set to perform on September 26 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville. The four-day event runs September 24-27, featuring 100 artists performing across five stages.

Mumford & Sons will headline Friday night (Sept. 25), with Grammy-winning country star Kacey Musgraves providing direct support. Stapleton closes Saturday night following performances by Red Clay Strays and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Additional country acts on the bill include Jessie Murph, Charley Crockett, Marcus King Band, Maoli, Kaitlin Butts, and Bryan Martin.

Rock bands on the lineup include Thursday headliners Foo Fighters and Sunday’s top act Dave Matthews Band, along with Hootie & the Blowfish, Queens of the Stone Age, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and Counting Crows. The festival bills itself as the world’s largest bourbon, food, and music festival, with four-day and single-day passes available now. (Taste of Country)