Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP) and the city of Louisville are ready to welcome the biggest eight days of music in the United States with over 200 bands taking the stage at Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life in less than one month, beginning on September 19, 2024.
To celebrate, DWP is hosting multiple events for both festival-goers and locals to attend to keep the music and entertainment going around Louisville all week long.
“With record crowds expected this year at Bourbon & Beyond and the 10-year anniversary of Louder Than Life, we are so excited to partner with the city to expand our entertainment options leading up to and throughout the week for both festivals,” said Chamie McCurry, GM of Danny Wimmer Presents.
Special events for Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life include the following, and more information along with ticket links to all of the events can be found at Bourbonandbeyond.com/parties and louderthanlifefestival.com/parties.
BOURBON & BEYOND
Bourbon & Beyond Kickoff Dinner
Wednesday, September 18th at 6pm
Beam Distilling Co – The Kitchen Table – 522 Happy Hollow Road Clermont, KY 40110
At The Bourbon & Beyond Kickoff Dinner, guests will taste the latest James B. Beam Distilling Co. releases alongside a specially crafted dinner paired with a selection of cocktails and pours from The James B. Beam Distilling Co. portfolio. Following dinner, guests have the opportunity to purchase limited offerings and merchandise after hours at The American Outpost.
Official Bourbon & Beyond After Party
September 19th-22nd 10pm–2am (21+)
Main Ballroom, Crowne Plaza, 830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209
Keep the party going at THE Official Afterparty! Just steps away from the festival grounds at The Crowne Plaza, dance into the early morning with Louisville’s official DJ, DJ ODESKI each night, enjoy drinks & bites for purchase, photo ops and more! Sponsored by Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Tito’s Vodka, and 1 Million Strong, in partnership with J Wagner Group. Must be 21 + up.
Mayorthon Bourbon & Beyond 5k
Saturday, September 21st 6am arrival, 8am start time
Kentucky Exposition Center – 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
This event will kick-off at 8am with music, light snacks and refreshments, allowing runners and walkers plenty of time to get warmed up and ready to go. The course winds through the Kentucky Exposition Center grounds and Kentucky Kingdom where participants get to enjoy music throughout the race. The race will be professionally chip-timed. All participants will receive a commemorative Bourbon & Beyond 5K short-sleeve tri-blend race shirt and a custom finishers medal. Packet pick-up will be held from 9am-6pm on Fri., Sept. 20 at Planet Fitness, located at 4025 Poplar Level Rd. There will also be race-day packet pick-up from 7 – 7:45am.
Mayor’s Bourbon Brunch and Bluegrass
Saturday, September 21st 11am–3pm
NULU – 800 East Market St, Louisville, KY 40206 (FREE EVENT)
Bourbon Brunch and Bluegrass will be styled as a neighborhood experience and will feature live Bluegrass Music, as well as Bourbon and Beyond themed food and beverages. There will be contests, giveaways, shopping and access to true Louisville hospitality.
Daniel Nunnelee with Shante T at Zanzabar
Friday, September 20th 11pm (21+)
Zanzabar – 2100 S Preston St, Louisville, KY 40217
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
Saturday, September 21st doors open at 10pm, show begins at 11pm
Headliners Music Hall – 1386 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
Join us for a Bourbon & Beyond after party featuring Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Friends. KDTU has electrified audiences around the world for over 25 years from the fields of Naeba in Japan at the infamous Fuji Rock Festival to the Hallowed Stage of Madison Square Garden where they previously joined The Dave Matthews Band and the Godfather of Soul, James Brown.
Bad Nerves with Anemic Royalty at Zanzabar
Saturday, September 21st at 11pm (21+)
Zanzabar – 2100 S Preston St, Louisville, KY 40217
LOUDER THAN LIFE
Nightly Official Louder Than Life After Party
September 26th–29th 11pm–2am (21+)
Main Ballroom, Crowne Plaza, 830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209
Keep the party going at THE Official Louder Than Life Afterparty! Just steps away from the festival grounds at The Crowne Plaza, dance into the early morning with Louder Than Lifes’ official DJ, DJ ODESKI each night, plus on Thursday and Saturday, FULL CONTACT KARAOKE featuring live band karaoke, enjoy drinks & bites for purchase, photo ops and more! Sponsored by Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Tito’s Vodka, and 1 Million Strong, in partnership with J Wagner Group. Must be 21 + up.
Louder Than LDB: High Vis + The Chisel, Walk Alone
Friday, September 27th 8pm–TBD
Mag Bar – 1398 S 2nd St, Louisville, KY 40208
*SOLD OUT- fans can buy a weekend pass for $75 (plus fees) for access to shows listed below.
Louder Than LDB: Kublai Khan TX, Sanguisugabogg, Surfaced
Friday, September 27th 8pm–TBD
Portal – 1535 Lytle St, Louisville, KY 40203
Mayor’s Bourbon Brunch and Bluegrass
Saturday, September 28th 11am–3pm
Germantown– 1000 Goss Ave, Louisville, KY40217 (FREE EVENT)
Bourbon Brunch and Bluegrass will feature live Bluegrass Music, and Louder Than Life themed food and beverages. There will be contests, giveaways, shopping and access to true Louisville hospitality.
Louder Than LDB: Pain Of Truth, E-Town Concrete, Holy Blade, Two Witnesses
Saturday, September 28th 8pm–TBD
Portal – 1535 Lytle St, Louisville, KY 40203
Louder Than LDB: Drug Church, Narrow Head, and ’97 Flood
Sunday, September 29th 8pm–TBD
Portal – 1535 Lytle St, Louisville, KY 40203
Hailed by Forbes magazine as “One of America’s most unique festival offerings,” Bourbon & Beyond continues to live up to its reputation as The World’s Largest Bourbon Festival with a wide array of talented music acts along with the best pours and tempting eats from Kentucky’s favorite establishments. This year’s headliners include Sting, Dave Matthews Band, Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers.
America’s biggest rock festival, Louder Than Life, is proud to make Louisville, KY home and will return for its 10th year on September 26-29, 2024. The highly anticipated music lineup includes the return of Slayer, Slipknot’s 25th anniversary of Debut Album and additional headliners Motley Crue & Korn. More than 130 artists are playing the festival this year, including six bands who will return for encore performances from the first year.
With the back-to-back festivals, over 300,000 fans turned out in 2023, and passes for both festivals were purchased in all 50 states and over 25 countries, making both Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life international destination festivals, shining a spotlight on Louisville to the world.
Fans can still join in on the fun at the World’s Largest Bourbon & Music Festival by securing a pass at BourbonAndBeyond.com. Weekend GA and select single day passes are still available, but in limited supply. Passes for this year’s Bourbon & Beyond are selling out in record time, including weekend Mint VIP, Angel’s Envy Top Shelf, Friday VIP, Saturday GA and Mint VIP and Sunday Mint VIP. Fans are encouraged to act fast and secure their spot at the biggest Bourbon & Beyond in the festival’s history.
In addition, A limited number of Louder Than Life weekend and single day General Admission and VIP passes are still available at LouderThanLifeFestival.com starting at $10 down, including the Angel’s Envy Top Shelf VIP and all-new Skybox offering an ultra-exclusive experience with a premium location, elevated stage viewing, complimentary food & beverages, Wi-Fi, air-conditioning and dedicated restrooms and merch shop.
Since 1995, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small.
In 2011, he founded Danny Wimmer Presents, a live entertainment company that produces the largest rock, metal, and alternative music festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent, bringing exceptional creativity to life, and curating local cuisine and culture, DWP is recognized within the industry for delivering exceptional entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners, and host cities. DWP creates unforgettable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both attendees and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions.
From 2020 on, DWP has been an innovator in the digital content space with over two dozen international livestreams, acclaimed social series Offstage with DWP, DWPresents Channel on Twitch, which has garnered over 25 million worldwide views since its launch in mid-2021, and The Power Hour, a weekly show dedicated to the world of rock, on AXS TV. The DWP 2024 festival lineup includes Aftershock, Born & Raised Music Festival, Bourbon & Beyond, GoldenSky Country Music Festival, Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, Louder Than Life, Rocklahoma, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival and Welcome To Rockville.
More details at www.DannyWimmerPresents.com.