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Let’s rock
Bourbon & Beyond 2026 will feature over 100 artists across five stages. | Photo by Jake Miller
Calling all music festival fans: The lineup for the 2026 Bourbon & Beyond festival is here, and it’s packed. Here’s a look at headliners + more for each day of the festival:
Thursday, Sept. 24
Headliner: Foo Fighters
Also featuring: Joan Jett + The Blackhearts, Queens of the Stone Age, Plain White T’s, Cheap Trick, Lindsey Stirling
Friday, Sept. 25
Headliner: Mumford & Sons
Also featuring: Amos Lee, Kacey Musgraves, Foster the People, The Flaming Lips, Violent Femmes
Saturday, Sept. 26
Headliner: Chris Stapleton
Also featuring: Cracker, The Red Clay Strays, Jessie Murph, Adam Ant, Squeese, Avery Anna
Sunday, Sept. 27
Headliner: Dave Matthews Band
Also featuring: Jesse Welles, Hootie and the Blowfish, Counting Crows, Portugal. The Man, Paula Cole
Bonus: Joan Osborne, playing on Sunday, is from Anchorage right here in Louisville.
New Albany gastropub The Exchange is making its way across the river to open a second location inside Hotel Genevieve, taking over the former Byrdie’s space inside the Michelin Key-winning hotel. (Courier Journal)
Biz
The ownership of Jefferson Mall is about to change, according to new documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The mall’s owners are returning the building to their lenders, but say the transition will have no impact on the mall’s operations or stores. (WHAS)
Community
Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins will host a public meeting tomorrow about the future of Ashanti House, a historic firehouse turned community building in Parkland that is slated for renovation. The meeting will be held at the Southwick Community Center, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
History
Speaking of councilmembers, Councilman Ken Herndon will host a Black History Month bus tour tomorrow starting at Gospel Missionary Church on Vermont Avenue at 10 a.m. The first 60 people to board the bus will receive a free ride to the Roots 101 Museum + free museum admission.
Edu
Simmons College received accreditation for its Teacher Education Program yesterday. The only private historically Black college in the state also just saw the graduation of its first Masters of Medical Sciences students since that program began last year. (Courier Journal)
Cause
The Book Works has moved into the Shelby Park Community Center. The organization offers services during and after school hours for middle and high school students.
Wellness
You don’t need to hit a breaking point to start therapy. If you’re replaying conversations or overthinking decisions, Octave Therapy can match you with a vetted, fully licensed therapist. Octave is in-network with many major plans + the average session cost is $28 out of pocket. Find your in-network therapist today.*
Did you know? Louisville-born Jack Harlow’s “Lovin on Me” clocks in at around 100 beats per minute — the perfect tempo for performing effective CPR. Check out these other songs with the right BPM to keep them stuck in your head in case of emergencies.
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