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We’re cranking up the volume to rock once again to the sounds of the Louder Than Life festival. Continually hailed as the United States’s largest rock festival, this year the celebration continues under a long-term agreement keeping it in the city through 2035. 2026 star-studded lineup includes Iron Maiden and My Chemical Romance with over 175 performances to be announced and showcases Louisville’s bourbon, craft beer, and culinary scene. Ticket holders will also have exclusive access to the Kentucky Kingdom amusement park, the state’s largest amusement park completing a $25 million upgrade this Spring debuting its first new roller coaster since 2019, Flying Fox.
Known as the World’s Largest Bourbon & Music Festival, this four-day party brings together the perfect blend of bourbon, food, and music to celebrate what makes Louisville such a beloved festival destination. 2026’s headliners include Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, Kacey Musgraves and Foster the People, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews Band, Hootie & the Blowfish and Counting Crows. This year, the iconic festival will welcome over 120 performers across five stages, showcasing a diverse range of genres and bringing together the biggest names in rock, Americana and alt, alongside country icons and breakout artists. Beyond the music, Bourbon & Beyond offers a unique culinary experience like no other. Enjoy immersive workshops, demonstrations and tastings hosted by top chefs and bourbon experts, highlighting Kentucky's rich bourbon heritage and culinary excellence.
Now in its third year, this week-long festival celebrates the intersection of bourbon culture and LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Considered the first inclusive Bourbon festival of its kind in the U.S, the event will take place across Kentucky with multiple different cities and regions participating. Louisville, known for its bourbon scene and welcoming atmosphere, will be the main hub for the event and is joined in celebration by Northern Kentucky, Lexington, and Paducah. Featuring a variety of activities, including tastings, culinary experiences, and cultural events that highlight both the rich bourbon heritage of Kentucky and the diverse LGBTQ+ community, festival goers will have the opportunity to explore bourbon distilleries, meet master distillers, and enjoy bourbon-inspired cuisine.
