The daily music schedule has been announced for Bourbon & Beyond–The World’s Largest Bourbon, Food & Music Festival–returning to Louisville, Kentucky for its 7th year September 11-14 at the newly expanded and enhanced Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center. Attendees can now create a personalized festival schedule with alerts and find all festival details via the official Bourbon & Beyond mobile app, available on both iPhone and Android.
Following Bourbon & Beyond’s record breaking year in 2024 and winning Pollstar’s Global 2025 Festival of the Year, the 4-day destination event now features five music stages and over 120 music artists, along with the festival’s culinary and bourbon experiences showcasing the country’s best chefs and rich bourbon culture on the Fork & Flask curated by Kroger Stage. The schedule of culinary and bourbon programming will be announced soon.
Bourbon & Beyond will feature an incredible lineup of music talent including The Lumineers, Benson Boone and Alabama Shakes (reunion) on Thursday; followed by Phish (playing two sets; their only festival appearance of 2025 and first Louisville show in three decades), Khruangbin and Joe Bonamassa on Friday; Sturgill “Johnny Blue Skies” Simpson, Jack White and Vance Joy on Saturday; and Noah Kahan, Goo Goo Dolls and Megan Moroney on Sunday. Additional “must-see” sets during the 4-day event include Cage The Elephant, TV On The Radio, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Lake Street Dive, Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, Foreigner (in one of the final announced dates of the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees’ Farewell Tour), Third Eye Blind, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, and many more. Foreigner’s set will also include a guest performance by Kentucky’s own Morehead State University Choir on Sunday as part of the band’s contest in each tour city to find the best a cappella choirs.
Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents recently announced a major festival site expansion and extensive enhancements to elevate the experience for fans at Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center for both Bourbon & Beyond (September 11-14) and Louder Than Life (September 18-21). The newly expanded festival grounds make greater use of the Kentucky Exposition Center’s infrastructure, creating a more comfortable and resilient experience for fans, including an immersive indoor merch experience within the air-conditioned Kentucky Expo Center. Bourbon & Beyond’s MINT VIP is now 35% larger than ever before, with an expanded layout designed for extra comfort and a brand-new 3-story shaded viewing platform offering an elevated view of both main stages.
In addition, all festival passes include FREE access to amusement rides inside Kentucky Kingdom (which will be part of the festival footprint and open exclusively to festival attendees), including the Giant Wheel (ferris wheel, with extended hours), Lightning Run roller coaster, and more fan-favorites. Check out a virtual video of the reimagined festival site here: https://youtu.be/JqyUx_iv4ks
The music schedule for Bourbon & Beyond 2025 is as follows (subject to change) and can also be found at https://bourbonandbeyond.com/schedules/.
| Thursday, September 11 | |||
| Oak Stage | Barrel Stage | ||
| 9:15 PM | The Lumineers | 7:50 PM | Alabama Shakes |
| 6:45 PM | Benson Boone | 5:50 PM | Cage The Elephant |
| 5:00 PM | TV On The Radio | 4:15 PM | Waxahatchee |
| 3:25 PM | Ashe | 2:45 PM | Jade Bird |
| 2:10 PM | Michael Marcagi | 1:35 PM | Redferrin |
| 1:00 PM | Chance Pena | 12:25 PM | Kolby Cooper |
| 100 Proof Stage | Revival Stage | ||
| 9:15 PM | Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo | 8:20 PM | Collective Soul |
| 7:25 PM | John Waite | 6:40 PM | Austin Snell |
| 6:05 PM | Bonny Light Horseman | 5:30 PM | Blind Melon |
| 4:55 PM | Marshall Crenshaw | 4:20 PM | Old 97’s |
| 3:45 PM | The Heavy Heavy | 3:10 PM | Chance Emerson |
| 2:35 PM | NRBQ | 2:00 PM | The Band Feel |
| The Bluegrass Situation Stage | |||
| 7:10 PM | AJ Lee & Blue Summit | ||
| 6:10 PM | Danny Paisley & Southern Grass | ||
| 5:10 PM | Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters | ||
| 4:10 PM | Chatham Rabbits | ||
| 3:10 PM | Yächtley Crëw | ||
| Friday, September 12 | |||
| Barrel Stage | Oak Stage | ||
| 8:25 PM | Phish | 7:10 PM | Khruangbin |
| 6:05 PM | Joe Bonamassa | 5:10 PM | The Teskey Brothers |
| 4:20 PM | Guster | 3:35 PM | Muscadine Bloodline |
| 2:50 PM | Mary Chapin Carpenter | 2:10 PM | Iron & Wine |
| 1:35 PM | Trampled By Turtles | 12:50 PM | Robert Cray Band |
| 12:15 PM | 10,000 Maniacs w/ Mary Ramsey | 11:40 AM | Darren Kiely |
| 100 Proof Stage | Revival Stage | ||
| 7:55 PM | Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue | 7:05 PM | Gavin Degraw |
| 6:15 PM | The Paper Kites | 5:30 PM | Colbie Caillat |
| 4:55 PM | The 502s | 4:20 PM | Switchfoot |
| 3:45 PM | Kelsey Waldon | 3:10 PM | Marc Cohn |
| 2:35 PM | Pigeons Playing Ping Pong | 2:00 PM | Miles Miller |
| 1:25 PM | Cale Tyson | 12:50 PM | Sullvn |
| The Bluegrass Situation Stage | |||
| 7:00 PM | Rhonda Vincent | ||
| 6:00 PM | Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter | ||
| 5:00 PM | Wyatt Ellis | ||
| 4:00 PM | Jett Holden | ||
| 3:00 PM | Mabilene | ||
| 2:00 PM | Kevin Smiley | ||
| Saturday, September 13 | |||
| Oak Stage | Barrel Stage | ||
| 9:15 PM | Sturgill “Johnny Blue Skies” Simpson | 7:50 PM | Jack White |
| 6:40 PM | Vance Joy | 5:40 PM | Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band |
| 4:50 PM | Third Eye Blind | 4:05 PM | Dylan Gossett |
| 3:25 PM | Flatland Cavalry | 2:45 PM | 49 Winchester |
| 2:10 PM | Morgan Wade | 1:35 PM | Waylon Wyatt |
| 1:00 PM | Bayker Blankenship | 12:25 PM | Brit Taylor |
| 100 Proof Stage | Revival Stage | ||
| 9:00 PM | Pixies | 8:05 PM | Sammy Rae & The Friends |
| 7:20 PM | Rilo Kiley | 6:40 PM | Matt Maltese |
| 6:05 PM | Dawes | 5:30 PM | The Hold Steady |
| 4:55 PM | The Ocean Blue | 4:20 PM | Idkhow |
| 3:45 PM | Marcy Playground | 3:10 PM | Reid Haughton |
| 2:35 PM | Certainly So | 2:00 PM | Gooseberry |
| The Bluegrass Situation Stage | |||
| 7:10 PM | Steep Canyon Rangers | ||
| 6:10 PM | Wonder Women Of Country | ||
| 5:10 PM | Tophouse | ||
| 4:10 PM | Thunder & Rain | ||
| 3:00 PM | Yächtley Crëw | ||
| Sunday, September 14 | |||
| Oak Stage | Barrel Stage | ||
| 9:10 PM | Noah Kahan | 7:50 PM | Goo Goo Dolls |
| 6:45 PM | Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats | 5:45 PM | Megan Moroney |
| 4:55 PM | Lake Street Dive | 4:00 PM | Myles Smith |
| 3:10 PM | Foreigner | 2:30 PM | Dashboard Confessional |
| 1:55 PM | Madison Ryann Ward | 1:20 PM | The Baseball Project |
| 12:45 PM | Nolan Taylor | 12:10 PM | As You Were |
| 100 Proof Stage | Revival Stage | ||
| 9:00 PM | Blues Traveler | 8:05 PM | Lawrence |
| 7:20 PM | Gin Blossoms | 6:40 PM | St. Lucia |
| 6:05 PM | Spin Doctors | 5:30 PM | Squirrel Nut Zippers |
| 4:55 PM | The Waterboys | 4:20 PM | Jonah Kagen |
| 3:45 PM | Josiah And The Bonnevilles | 3:10 PM | Hazlett |
| 2:35 PM | Emily Scott Robinson | 2:00 PM | Axel & Lolo |
| The Bluegrass Situation Stage | |||
| 7:00 PM | Leftover Salmon | ||
| 6:00 PM | Fruition | ||
| 5:00 PM | Bronwyn Keith-Hynes | ||
| 4:00 PM | Bourbon Revival (Battle Of The Strings Contest Winner) | ||
| 3:00 PM | Dani Rose | ||
Festival gates open at 11:00 AM daily.
On the Fork & Flask curated by Kroger Stage, “Fork” hosts Chef Chris Santos (Chopped) and Chef Edward Lee (The Mind of a Chef) lead the culinary demonstrations and will be joined by acclaimed chefs including Chef Claudette Zepeda (Top Chef Season 15 and Founder of Chispa Hospitality), Chef Esther Choi (Food Network TV personality, Beat Bobby Flay and Chopped), Local Louisville Chef Anthony Lamas, (Seviche A Latin Restaurant and Bar Rescue), and Chef Lawrence Weeks (North of Bourbon).
The “Flask” programming on the Fork & Flask curated by Kroger Stage will feature bourbon expert Chris Blandford and Chef Amanda Freitag (Top Chef and Chopped) with premium brands including Old Rip Van Winkle, Angel’s Envy, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Buffalo Trace and more. This year’s programming will also spotlight Kentucky Proud products, celebrating locally sourced ingredients and the farmers and producers who help make Kentucky a world-class culinary destination.
Fork & Flask curated by Kroger Stage programming highlights include a taping of the Firkin Podcast with Redferrin and “Family Cookin” with Terry Bradshaw and his son-in-law Chef Noah Hester, who recently announced their family cookbook. New panels include “New School of American Whiskey” and “Buzzed About Bourbon,” bringing together the voices that shape how we discover, discuss, and drink bourbon – from podcasts and social media to behind the scenes branding. Join actress Elizabeth Banks (Archer Roose Wines) Unscripted & Uncorked for a refreshingly unfiltered Q&A on how music, movies and a good drink can bring people together. Beloved comedian and Fathertime founder Jim Gaffigan returns to Bourbon & Beyond for another round of laughs, stories and bourbon-fueled insights. World renowned bourbon expert Fred Minnick is back with his Blind Bourbon LIVE workshop, and many more opportunities for fans to get up close and personal with bourbon experts. Other special guests participating in the culinary and bourbon programming include 49 Winchester, Trombone Shorty, Kelly Hansen, Redferrin, Salt Hank, Katie Crutchfield and more. Look for the full schedule of events to be announced soon.
Attendees at Bourbon & Beyond can also enjoy a variety of onsite food and beverage offerings inspired by Kentucky’s explosion in the culinary world. Selections from local and regional restaurants are specially curated by Southern Hospitality Concessions LLC.
1 Million Strong is transforming mental health by building wellness through belonging. At Bourbon & Beyond, their onsite tattoo parlor–inspired activation invites fans to mark the moment with temporary ink, share a craft mocktail, and connect—because the best shows happen when no one feels alone.
Fans are encouraged to buy now and save. A limited number of 4-Day General Admission, MINT VIP and Angel’s Envy Beyond VIP passes, 4-Day GA 4-Packs, single day GA passes, as well as single day MINT VIP passes for Thursday, Friday and Saturday are still available, with options to buy now and pay later via Zip™. A limited number of GA Lawn Chair Passes are available for purchase as well.
Car + Tent and RV Camping are both sold out. However, there is a wait list for the Cardinal Campgrounds RV Camping, Barrel Cove Tent Glamping and Oak Cove RV Glamping Packages. Hotel packages are also available via Jampack.
Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center is located at 937 Phillips Lane in Louisville, Kentucky. Bourbon & Beyond is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.
DWP recently announced a long-term agreement with Kentucky Venues to host both Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life music festivals at the Highland Festival Grounds. The 10-year commitment runs from 2026-2035 and showcases both DWP and the city’s commitment to Louisville’s cultural and economic future. In 2024, both festivals generated over $33 million in economic impact in total, according to Louisville Tourism.
Bourbon & Beyond 2025 is proud to recognize the support of its valued hospitality, government, and stage programming partners: Crowne Plaza, Galt House Hotel, Kentucky Proud, Kentucky Venues, Kroger, Louisville Marriott Downtown, Louisville Metro, Louisville Tourism, Team Kentucky, Traeger and YETI Coolers.
