Bourbon & Beyond, Louisville’s beloved four-day celebration of music, bourbon, and food, has added rising singer-songwriter Chance Peña to its massive 2025 lineup. Set to take place from September 11–14 at the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center, the festival continues to shape up as one of the most musically diverse and anticipated events of the year.

Known for his heartfelt ballads and emotionally rich lyrics, Chance Peña brings a fresh voice to a bill already packed with heavy-hitters. He’ll join headliners like Phish, Noah Kahan, Sturgill "Johnny Blue Skies" Simpson, The Lumineers, Jack White, and Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. The event spans genres with artists ranging from Cage The Elephant, Alabama Shakes, and Megan Moroney to TV On The Radio, Trombone Shorty, and Leftover Salmon.

While Peña joins the festival, organizers also announced that Julien Baker & TORRES and Meg McRee will no longer be performing due to unforeseen circumstances. Though their absence is a loss, the festival's lineup remains deep, with more than 100 artists across multiple stages, including legends, indie favourites, and Americana gems.

Final tickets are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to plan early for the ultimate end-of-summer music getaway.