Noah Kahan, Phish, the Lumineers to headline Bourbon & Beyond festival in 2025
Bourbon & Beyond has recently announced an exciting lineup for its seventh year of festivities. The festival is scheduled to take place from September 11 to 14 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Attendees can look forward to headliners like The Lumineers on September 11, Phish on September 12, Sturgill Simpson on September 13, and Noah Kahan on September 14.
In addition to these headlining acts, festival-goers can enjoy performances by other prominent artists, including Jack White, Cage The Elephant, Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, Foreigner, Megan Moroney, Benson Boone, Alabama Shakes, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, and the Goo Goo Dolls. Danny Wimmer, of Danny Wimmer Presents, the festival’s presenter, expressed his excitement about the lineup, calling it the “best lineup of the year.” He emphasized the festival’s diverse musical offerings, showcasing rock, Americana, alt, country, and emerging artists. Wimmer praised Bourbon & Beyond for providing a unique experience that blends music, culinary delights, culture, and community all in one setting.
Aside from the music performances, the festival will also feature culinary programs, bourbon tastings, and daily workshops with celebrity chefs and distillers like Chris Blandford, Amanda Freitag, Ed Lee, and Chris Santos. With regards to admission, passes are now available for purchase, including weekend passes, single-day passes, and VIP options, with prices starting from $299.99 for weekend passes and $124.99 for single-day passes. Festival-goers are encouraged to support local nonprofits by purchasing a lawn chair pass for their desired day(s) at a cost of $15.
For those seeking an extended festival experience, a four-day Exacta Pass is available for $550 plus fees, offering access to both Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life festivals. Notably, the 2024 edition of Bourbon & Beyond attracted a record-breaking 210,000 guests and set a new single-day attendance record with 60,000 attendees on a single day. Louisville’s mayor, Craig Greenberg, praised both Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life as highly anticipated and prominent music events in the city that showcase the region’s bourbon culture and hospitality.
To learn more about the festival, including the full lineup, additional experiences, and ticket packages, interested individuals can visit the festival’s official website. With such an exciting lineup and a diverse array of experiences awaiting attendees, Bourbon & Beyond promises to be an unforgettable music, food, and bourbon festival that celebrates the best of various music genres and the rich cultural tapestry of Louisville and its surroundings.