Bourbon & Beyond, the world’s largest bourbon and music festival, will return to the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville from September 19th to 22nd, this time with two more stages than in past years. and 40 additional musical performances.
The music and whiskey festival is known for featuring dozens of specialty bars and exciting musical performances over four days. This year, we have headliners Neil Young and Beck on Thursday, Dave Matthews Band and Tedeschi Trucks Band on Friday, Zach Bryan and Cody Jinks on Saturday, and Tyler Childers and My Morning Jacket on Sunday. A total of 100 music artists are scheduled to perform at the festival. , Matchbox Twenty, The National, Whiskey Myers, Black Pumas, Fleet Foxes, The War On Drugs, Mount Joy, The Beach Boys, Young The Giant, Maren Morris, The Head and the Heart, Melissa Etheridge, Teddy Swims, and more.
“It’s so special that Neil Young, one of the most influential artists of all time, will be headlining this year’s Bourbon & Beyond. Not only do I love his music, but I love his music for generations. “I believe there is a real authenticity to his art, which has inspired so many people over the years,” Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents said in a news release. It’s really special to share the stage with some of the best storytellers and artisans, and it’s really great to be able to celebrate.” With local heroes My His Morning His Jacket and Kentucky’s Tyler His Childers, this year’s Bourbon & Beyond lineup is truly a career highlight for me. We can’t wait to see you all this September to celebrate this festival and the pure magic of our great city of Louisville. ”
In addition to four full days of music performances on Bourbon & Beyond’s five stages, the festival experience includes daily workshops and demonstrations hosted by Chris Blandford, Amanda Freitag, Ed Lee, and Chris Santos. There will be guest artist appearances, profile appearances from notable Kentucky figures, and a variety of additional on-site experiences, according to a news release.
Another highlight of the festival is spending time at the Kroger Big Bourbon Bar. Featuring the best bluegrass bands, line dancing, and expertly selected Kentucky’s finest wines, the trail of bourbon comes to Bourbon & Beyond. Bourbon lovers can also stop by the Chris Picks MiniBar to purchase a selection of single barrels hand-picked especially for Bourbon & Beyond. Hunter’s Club where you can enjoy rare vintage sake. Tiki Barrel Bar is the perfect oasis to end your festival vacation. In addition to the curated bourbon experience, fans can also enjoy other cocktails at Blackened Presents Whiskey Bar, according to a news release.
Next weekend, Bourbon & Beyond and DWP’s Louisville affiliate festival Louder Than Life will generate millions of dollars in local economic impact in 2023, attract more than 300,000 attendees, and host a hotel More than 60,000 nights were booked, sparking a tourist boom for local restaurants and other businesses. This includes bourbon distilleries along the urban Bourbon Trail, according to a news release.
Here’s what you need to know about the 2024 Bourbon & Beyond Festival.
When is Bourbon & Beyond 2024?
In 2024, the multi-day festival will take place from September 19th to 22nd.
Where is Bourbon & Beyond 2024?
The four-day music and bourbon festival will be held at the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane in Louisville.
How do I purchase tickets for Bourbon & Beyond 2024?
Tickets are available now at bourbonandbeyond.com. The 4-day general admission weekend package is priced at $269.99 + fees. Prices usually increase closer to the festival date. Combination passes are also available for Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life, which will be held from September 26th to 29th.
Where can I find more information about the festival?
The Bourbon & Beyond website is your one-stop shop for the festival’s entertainment lineup, tickets, camping and hotel packages. The schedule of musical performances, as well as the full schedule of Bourbon & Beyond cooking and bourbon workshops, can be found below and also available on the festival app at bourbonandbeyond.com/mobileapp.
2024 Bourbon & Beyond Festival Lineup
Bourbon & Beyond’s current music lineup for September 19-22 is as follows, with additional artists to be announced.
Zach Bryan, Dave Matthews Band, Tyler Childers, Neil Young, Beck, Matchbox Twenty, The National, My Morning Jacket, The War On Drugs, Whiskey Myers, Cody Jinx, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Black Puma, The Beach Boys, Mount Joy, Fleet Foxes, Young the Giant, Maren Morris, The Head and the Heart, Melissa Etheridge, Teddy Swims, Ko Wetzel, Milky Chance, Chris Isaak, Lyle Lovett, KALEO, Sierra Ferrell, Charles Wesley Godwin, Shane Smith & the Saints, The Wallflowers, Corey Wong, X The Ambassadors, Sunny Day Real Estate, Dinosaur Jr., Larkin Poe, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Lucius, JJ Gray & Mofro, Beth Hart, Allen Stone, Wilder Woods, Nico. Moon, Molly Tuttle & the Golden Highway, The War & Treat, Larry Fleet, Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band, Matt Carney, Arlo Parks, His Golden Messenger, Smith & Myers , Brando, Patti Smith, Wyatt Flores, Simafunk, Futurebirds, Bacon Brothers, M. Ward, Soul Asylum, Son Bolt, Jade Bird, Neil Francis, Suzanne Vega, Wild Rivers, Dexter・And the Moonrocks, KT Tunstall, The Dip, Meg Myers, Samantha Fish, Amigo the Devil, Record Company, Taylor Acorn, Dan Tyminski, Sam Bush Band, Jerry Douglas Band, Yonder Mountain String Band, Tony Trischka’s Earl Jam, Sister Sadie, Devon Gilfillian, Robert Finley, Abbie Anderson, Abraham Alexander, Vincent Neil Emerson, Andy Frasco & United Nations, Mac Saturn, Jake Cohn, Castellos, Maddie Diaz, Motherfolk, Grace Bowers, Mapache, Maggie Antone, Brisco, Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, Houston, Robert John & The Wreck , The Brothers Comatodes, Theo Lawrence, Colby T. Helms, Virginia Creepers, New Dangerfield, Big Richard, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Chatham County Line, Trey Wellington Band, Kentucky Gentlemen, Lizzie No, Jacob Jolliffe Band, East Nash Grass, The Local Honeys, Mountain Grass Unit, Kyle Ray, and more.
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