LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Now that Louisville's last September music festival is officially over, 2026 dates for both Louder Than Life and Bourbon & Beyond have been released, and festival runners have flipped the fests.

Danny Wimmer Presents announced Monday when both its summer festivals will happen next year and for the first time ever, Bourbon & Beyond is happening after Louder Than Life.

"Louisville, you’ve outdone yourself. 2025 was nothing short of legendary," the festival runners said on social media.

Louder Than Life will return to the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Expo Center Sept. 17–20, 2026

Bourbon & Beyond will follow the rock festival Sept. 24–27, 2026, at the same location.

Early Bird passes for 2026 will drop soon. Danny Wimmer Presents suggests fans keep the app

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