120+ artists will perform during 2025’s Bourbon & Beyond at Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center. During the four-day festival, five stages will host a variety of artists, from up-and-comers to industry legends. Danny Wimmer Presents is pulling out all the stops for lucky number year 7, taking place September 11-14th.
“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. 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,” said Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents. “The crowds are huge, the energy is unmatched, and every year, we take it up a notch. If you love music, a breathtaking atmosphere, and the best bourbon on the planet: this is the festival to experience.”
Music Lineup
The current music lineup for Bourbon & Beyond is as follows: Phish, Noah Kahan, Sturgill “Johnny Blue Skies” Simpson, The Lumineers, Jack White, Benson Boone, Alabama Shakes (reunion), Cage The Elephant, Khruangbin, Megan Moroney, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Rilo Kiley, Goo Goo Dolls, Vance Joy, Third Eye Blind, Lake Street Dive, Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, Myles Smith, Foreigner, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Joe Bonamassa, Pixies, Dylan Gossett, TV On The Radio, The Teskey Brothers, Flatland Cavalry, Waxahatchee, Dashboard Confessional, Blues Traveler, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Collective Soul, Trampled By Turtles, Muscadine Bloodline, Guster, 49 Winchester, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Colbie Caillat, Iron & Wine, Morgan Wade, Lawrence, Sammy Rae & The Friends, Julien Baker & TORRES, Dawes, Gavin DeGraw, Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors, The Hold Steady, Switchfoot, Robert Cray Band, John Waite, Michael Marcagi, Austin Snell, Matt Maltese, Ashe, St. Lucia, The Waterboys, Blind Melon, Old 97’s, 10,000 Maniacs w/ Mary Ramsey, Josiah & The Bonnevilles, Bonny Light Horseman, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Marc Cohn, The Baseball Project, The Paper Kites, Redferrin, Kolby Cooper, Jade Bird, The Ocean Blue, The 502s, Nolan Taylor, Marshall Crenshaw, Madison Ryann Ward, Waylon Wyatt, Bayker Blankenship, iDKHOW, The Heavy Heavy, Darren Kiely, NRBQ, Marcy Playground, Hazlett, Certainly So, Jonah Kagen, Yächtley Crëw, Chance Emerson, The Band Feel, Reid Haughton, Kelsey Waldon, Miles Miller, Meg McRee, Brit Taylor, Cale Tyson, Leftover Salmon, Steep Canyon Rangers, Rhonda Vincent, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Fruition, Wonder Women Of Country, Danny Paisley & Southern Grass, Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter, Tophouse, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Wyatt Ellis, Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters, Jett Holden, Chatham Rabbits, Thunder & Rain, Emily Scott Robinson, Gooseberry, sullvn, Axel & Lolo and more.
Special Performances
Bourbon & Beyond 2025 will feature special performances from music legends, reunited bands, Grammy-winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Some highlights to look forward to are:
- Virtuosic guitar performances by Joe Bonamassa and Jack White;
- The exclusive 2025 festival appearance for jam legends Phish;
- The exclusive North American festival performance of rising star Myles Smith;
- Reunion performances by Alabama Shakes, Rilo Kiley and The Waterboys;
- 2024 Grammy nominees Benson Boone and Khruangbin;
- 2024 Academy Of Country Music’s “New Female Artist Of The Year” Megan Moroney’s set;
- A Supergroup called The Baseball Project, comprised of Peter Buck (R.E.M.), Mike Mills (R.E.M.), Scott McCaughey (The Fresh Young Fellows), Steve Wynn (The Dream Syndicate) and Linda Pitmon (Psycher)
- Performances from Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Ringo Starr, Pat Benatar, Foreigner, Peter Buck, Mike Miles and Foreigner. This festival appearance is one of the final performances for Foreigner.
More Than Just Live Music
2025’s Bourbon & Beyond also features daily workshops and demonstrations with the country’s best chefs, highlighting Louisville’s vibrant bourbon and culinary culture. The Bourbon Experience and The Culinary Atelier are hosted by bourbon expert Chris Blanford, Chef Amanda Freitag, Chef Ed Lee and Chef Chris Santos. These events pair world-renowned master distillers with some of America’s top chefs. Some workshops even feature celebrity guests and other surprises. Attendees can also enjoy panel discussions, hands-on workshops, chef demos and great bites from local restaurants.
The Kroger Big Bourbon Bar, which is home to The Bluegrass Situation Stage, will also be used for live tapings of The Fred Minnick Show. The renowned bourbon critic will taste through the festival bourbons to announce his best in show during Blind Bourbon LIVE.
“With top-shelf headliners and an expansive lineup, Bourbon & Beyond is taking center stage as the ultimate celebration of Kentucky’s hospitality and culture,” said David S. Beck, President and CEO of Kentucky Venues. “We’re proud to partner with Danny Wimmer Presents to welcome fans from around the globe to the Kentucky Exposition Center, and to showcase the best our state has to offer.”
Ticket Information
Single Day GA, Single Day Mint VIP, 4-Day General Admission, Mint or Angel’s Envy Beyond VIP passes are available. VIP ticket holders can enjoy main stage VIP viewing areas, a shaded lounge, dedicated merch booth, air-conditioned restrooms and more. Fans who plan to attend Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life can purchase an Exacta Pass. This pass costs less than $69/festival day. Bourbon & Beyond attendees who want to take their festival experience to the next level can add camping to their ticket. Options include RV, Car + Tent, as well as the extremely limited Elevated Glamping experience. More information can be found on the website about camping options.
Fans in the Louisville area can enjoy a Bourbon & Beyond Happy Hour on Friday, February 7th from 5-7PM. The event will take place at Hauck’s Corner in Louisville. Fans can enjoy custom cocktails, photo opportunities and grab service fee free passes for the festival while celebrating.
All ticketing information for 2025’s Bourbon & Beyond can be found at https://bourbonandbeyond.com/passes.