Bourbon & Beyond 2026 Festival Info & FAQ
Bourbon & Beyond 2026 is at the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209. Five stages on the Expo footprint, with free Kentucky Kingdom amusement-ride access for pass holders, plus bourbon workshops, chef demos, the Kroger Big Bourbon Bar, and Wine Garden.
Festival days: Thursday–Sunday, September 24–27, 2026. Campgrounds open Wednesday, September 23 at 12pm (9am for Early Arrival) and close Monday, September 28 at noon. Check-in windows (subject to change): Wed 12–10pm (9am Early Arrival), Thu–Fri 8am–10pm, Sat–Sun 8am–12pm. Box offices: Highland (south), Cardinal (north), plus a camping box office — hours publish closer to show week. Gate open times TBD (typically ~11am–noon).
Kentucky Expo Center sits at the junction of I-65 and I-264, adjacent to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. On-site general parking sells day-of via KEC Gates 1, 4 & 6 (cash or card; no overnight; RVs not allowed in general/premium lots). Reserved off-site lots sell via ParkMobile. Rideshare/taxi use the Army National Guard Recruiter lot at 2729 Crittenden Dr. Downtown Hotel Shuttle (Pegasus) runs KICC ↔ festival every 15–25 minutes (~$175 for a 4-day shuttle pass when listed). Park & TARC: PARC garage at 115 W Jefferson + #2 bus to Phillips Lane near Gate 1. Bike racks at Gates 1, 3/4, and 6.
All ages — every fan needs a pass. Admission, camping, and parking sell separately. Passes ship as RFID wristbands (~4–5 weeks out). No refunds/exchanges; rain or shine. StubHub is the official resale partner. General re-entry is not allowed unless you are camping or on a Hotel + Admission (Jampack) package with daily re-entry. Exacta = 4-Day GA to both Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life (separate wristbands).
You need a festival pass and a camping wristband to enter campgrounds. Each site includes one Camping Vehicle Pass (unless noted), complimentary showers, camp store/concessions, 24-hour security/medical, and re-entry between camp and the fest during event hours. Hookups are not included unless you buy Premium RV w/ Power or a Barrel Cove package. No vehicle in/outs without the Overnight Vehicle add-on.
Expect metal detectors and a tight bag policy — pack light (one sealed 20 oz water or empty plastic refill bottle; no Yetis/Hydro Flasks). Lawn chairs require a Lawn Chair Pass (GA areas only; not Mint/Beyond VIP). Lockers (with chargers) sell at Highland GA, Cardinal GA, Mint VIP, and Beyond VIP. Full allowed/prohibited lists live on the official Festival Info and Camping Info pages. Sober & Beyond recovery meetings run daily.
Accessible campsites and ADA showers are available — reserve camping first, then submit the ADA Camping Registration Form on the official site. An accessible shuttle runs between campgrounds and festival grounds. Accessible parking in Lot B via Gate 1 (placard + daily fee). Accessibility questions: access@bourbonandbeyond.com.
General / pass help: info@bourbonandbeyond.com · 1-888-512-SHOW. Official hub: bourbonandbeyond.com. Front Gate support: support.frontgatetickets.com.
FAQ
When and where is Bourbon & Beyond 2026?
September 24–27, 2026 at the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209. Camping opens Wednesday, September 23.
Who is headlining?
Foo Fighters (Thursday), Mumford & Sons (Friday), Chris Stapleton (Saturday) and Dave Matthews Band (Sunday).
What pass types are on sale?
4-Day, 2-Day and single-day GA; Mint VIP and Angel's Envy Beyond VIP (weekend and single-day); 8-Day Exacta (B&B + Louder Than Life); student and GOVX lanes when listed; Hotel + Admission via Jampack. Prices are all-in and climb by allotment — confirm current levels on the official passes page / Front Gate.
Is it all ages?
Yes — all ages, but every attendee needs a full-price pass. It is an outdoor, rain-or-shine festival. General re-entry is not allowed unless you are camping or on a hotel package with daily re-entry.
Is there on-site camping?
Yes. Car + Tent, RV (no hookup), Premium RV w/ Power, and Barrel Cove tent/RV glamping packages. Camping opens Wednesday, September 23 (five nights through Monday noon Sep 28). Festival admission is sold separately — no festival pass, no campground entry.
When can campers arrive and leave?
Campgrounds open 12pm Wednesday, September 23 (9am with an Early Arrival add-on) and close 12pm Monday, September 28. Check-in windows run Wed–Sun with published hour blocks on the Camping Info page. Camping vehicle passes mail in advance with toll-booth directions.
Where can I buy or resell passes?
Buy via Front Gate Tickets / the official Passes page (or Jampack hotel bundles). StubHub is the official ticket resale partner. Unofficial markups can void a pass.