When is Bourbon & Beyond 2022? Everything to know about this Louisville music festival

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the world’s largest bourbon and music festival, Bourbon & Beyond, will return to Louisville. The multi-day festival will be held Sept. 15-18 at Highland Festival Grounds, 937 Phillips Lane, at the  Kentucky Exposition Center.

New in 2022, the event has been expanded from three to four days and will include 50 plus bands on three stages, alongside hands-on bourbon workshops and tastings and culinary programming with celebrity chefs.

For 2022, the festival promises a world-class lineup of music including classic rock, Americana, alt-rock and bluegrass. This year's headliners include Pearl Jam, Chris Stapleton, Kings of Leon, Jack White, Brandi Carlile, Alanis Morissette, Greta Van Fleet and The Doobie Brothers 50th Anniversary, featuring Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston and John McFee.

Fresh off winning three Grammys at the 2022 awards, Staffordsville, Kentucky native Stapleton is one of several artists performing at this year's Bourbon & Beyond festival with roots in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Gary Brewer and The Kentucky Ramblers help kick off the festival Thursday. New Albany, Indiana's Houndmouth takes the stage Friday, and Louisville native Ben Thornewill and his band Jukebox The Ghost are part of Sunday's lineup along with Stapleton, who headlines that evening.

The 2022 Grammy award winner for Best Blues Album, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, and Brandi Carlile, a nominee at the 64th Grammy Awards, will also perform at this year's festival.

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Additional sets across the four-day event will include Father John Misty, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, St. Vincent, NEEDTOBREATHE, The Revivalists, Neil & Liam Finn (of Crowded House), Caamp, Japanese Breakfast, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Courtney Barnett, Cold War Kids, Marcus King, and more rock, Americana, bluegrass, blues and alt-rock artists.

Since the festival was launched five years ago, an eclectic mix of artists has taken part including Stevie Nicks, Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters, Zac Brown Band, Daryl Hall & John Oates, John Fogerty, ZZ Top and Lenny Kravitz among others.

"Bourbon & Beyond is definitely one we are looking forward to," Caleb Followill of Kings of Leon said in a news release. “It has amazing food and obviously the best stuff to drink, I love both of those things. And sharing the stage over the four days with friends like Pearl Jam and Chris Stapleton makes us even more excited about it. We can’t wait!"

Besides music, the festival is also known for its top-notch culinary demonstrations and the finest bourbon selections, as well as appearances from master distillers.

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Leading the culinary demonstrations on the Kentucky Venues Culinary Stage presented by Kentucky Proud and GEare hosts Kentucky celebrity chef Ed Lee ("Top Chef") and Chris Santos ("Chopped.") They will be joined by renowned chef personalities including Amanda Freitag, Antonia Lofaso and Damaris Phillips, among others.

James Beard nomineeAnthony Lamas of Louisville’s Seviche will be providing a fine dining experience for Beyond VIP and Rocks Room presented by Zelle guests throughout the festival weekend.

Adding to the world-class culinary offerings, The Bourbon Experience held on the Team Kentucky Bourbon Stage will include bourbon expert Chris Blandford and lifestyle guru, Emmy winner and Kentucky native Trish Suhr. They will be joined by special guests, including the world’s leading bourbon authority Fred Minnick, Blackened American Whiskey distiller Rob Dietrich, Peggy Noe Stevens of Bourbon Women and Wes Henderson,co-founder of Angel’s Envy, among others.

“As the home of Bourbonism, our city boasts 10 distillery experiences and the Urban Bourbon Experience, a city-wide trail filled with award-winning micro-distilleries, exhibits, and craft cocktail destinations," Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said in a news release. "Pair that with the world-class entertainment at Bourbon & Beyond and you have the perfect recipe for an unforgettable long weekend in Louisville."

Bourbon & Beyond is the brainchild of Danny Wimmer Presents, the same team behind the Louder Than Life rock festival that also takes place in Louisville. This year, Louder Than Life will be held Sept. 22-25.

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“Bourbon & Beyond is a festival that is so much about, and defined by, the culture in Kentucky," founder Danny Wimmer said in the release. "With Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life both back, and bigger than ever, there’s no better place to be this September than Louisville."

Here's what to know about the 2022 Bourbon & Beyond festival:

When is Bourbon & Beyond 2022?

In 2022, the four-day outdoor festival will take place from Sept. 15-18.

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Where is Bourbon & Beyond 2022?

The festival is held at the Highland Festival Grounds, 937 Phillips Lane at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.

How do I purchase tickets to Bourbon & Beyond 2022?

There are numerous ticket levels if you're planning to head to Bourbon & Beyond:

• Single-day general admission passes start at $99.99

• Mint Experience single-day passes start at $239.99 (Thursday only)

• Four Roses Four Pack for all four days of Bourbon & Beyond are $1039.96

All ticket levels are also subject to additional fees.

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Is there a deal if I buy Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life Weekend Passes?

Music fans can also purchase the Exacta Pass, allowing general admission to Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life, held one week later, Sept. 22-25, at the same Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center — for $479.99 plus fees. The Exacta Pass will sell fast as it is only available in an extremely limited capacity.

Where can I find a day-by-day schedule and specific set times for individual artists?

The schedule of artists performing each day of the four-day festival and their set times are now listed on the Bourbon & Beyond website and on the Bourbon & Beyond mobile app.

What bourbons will be available on-site at Bourbon & Beyond?

The bourbon trail is coming straight to Bourbon & Beyond, where you can sip Kentucky’s finest spirits at The Kroger Big Bourbon Bar.

Bourbon expert Chris Blandford has expertly curated an extensive lineup of bourbons and designed specialty cocktails for fans, friends and family. Choose from a wide selection of spirit-forward and refreshing cocktails served up on demand by hometown mixologists. Participating bourbons and whiskeys include Angel’s Envy, Bardstown Bourbon, Basil Hayden’s, Boone’s Bourbon, Bulleit Bourbon, Elijah Craig, Four Roses, Jack Daniel’s, Kentucky Peerless, Maker’s 46, Michter’s, Old Forester, Rabbit Hole, Woodford Reserve and more.

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I want to attend specific culinary and bourbon experiences where do I find more information?

You'll find specific times and locations for all of the festival's bourbon experiences and culinary workshops using the Bourbon & Beyond mobile app or check out the schedules online at bourbonandbeyond.com.

And why stop there? Bourbon & Beyond 2022 features multiple pop-up activations including an 80s games arcade and a whisky created for the event for the debut live edition of the "The Always Sunny" podcast.

Take a break from the music and visit the Bulleit Arcade, Boone’s Bourbon Speakeasy, the Brother’s Bond pergola, George Dickel Flight School, Pegasus Distilled, Rocks Room presented by Zelle, Kiamich, a collaboration between Kings of Leon and Willett Distillery or stop by Four Walls where you can sip a whisky created by members of the Always Sunny in Philadelphia podcast.

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Where do I find more information about the festival?

You'll find all the information you need to plan your Bourbon & Beyond experience at bourbonandbeyond.com. The schedule for music performances on the T-Mobile Oak Stage, Zelle Barrel Stage and The Bluegrass Situation Stage, as well as the bourbon and culinary presentations at Bourbon & Beyond, is also available on the festival app bourbonandbeyond.com/mobileapp.

2022 Bourbon & Beyond lineup

Thursday, Sept. 15

• Jack White

• Alanis Morissette

• Father John Misty

• The Revivalists

• Japanese Breakfast

• Shakey Graves

• Jimmie Vaughan

• Shovels & Rope

• Buffalo Nichols

• Hannah Wicklund

• Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers

• Hogslop String Band

• Tyler Boone

Friday, Sept. 16

• Kings of Leon

• Brandi Carlile

• Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

• Lukas Nelson & POTR

• Courtney Barnett

• Charley Crockett

• St. Paul & the Broken Bones

• Houndmouth

• Christone “Kingfish” Ingram

• Eric Gales

• S.G. Goodman

• Hogslop String Band

• Jocelyn & Chris Arndt

• Missy Raines & Allegheny

• Tray Wellington

Saturday, Sept. 17

• Pearl Jam

• Greta Van Fleet

• St. Vincent

• Crowded House

• Cold War Kids

• Elle King

• Drive-By Truckers

• JP Saxe

• Robert Randolph Band

• Reignwolf

• The National Parks

• Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway

• Jon Stickley Trio

• Missy Raines & Allegheny

• Matilda Marigolds

Sunday, Sept. 18

• Chris Stapleton

• The Doobie Brothers (50th Anniversary with Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston and John McFee)

• NEEDTOBREATHE

• Caamp

• Marcus King

• Yola

• Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs

• Jukebox the Ghost

• Boy & Bear

• Madison Cunningham

• Gin Wigmore

• Sierra Hull

• The Blue Stones

• Jake Blount

• Bella White

• Jon Stickley Trio

Bourbon & Beyond 2022 culinary and bourbon workshops Kentucky Venues Culinary Stage

Thursday, Sept 15

• Big Green Egg's hosted by James Peisker and Chris Carter

• Antonia Lofaso and Hogslop String Band

Friday, Sept. 16

• Ouita Michel and Tyler McNabb of Holly Hill & Co.

• Damaris Phillips, "Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy"

• Ed Lee and Special Guest

Saturday, Sept. 17

• Sam Fore and Neil Finn

• Tiffani Faison and “The Always Sunny” Podcast

• The Battle of Bourbon & Beyond with Chris Santos and Greta Van Fleet

Sunday, Sept. 18

• Amanda Freitag and Gin Wigmore

• Northern Soul With Justin Sutherland

• Dant Crossing, David Danielson

2022 Bourbon & Beyond Team Kentucky Bourbon Stage

Thursday, Sept. 15

• Finding Your Palate: Bourbon Tasting and Training with Fred Minnick

• Vampires & Bourbon: The Brother's Bond Story and Success with Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley

• How Bourbon Collaborations + Creativity = Success with Angel's Envy and Rob Dietrich

Friday, Sept. 16

• What Women Want (In Whisky)

• Louisville Cocktail Competition

• All in the Family: A Roundtable With Kentucky First Families Of Bourbon with Rob Samuels, Campbell Brown, Julian Van Winkle and Preston Van Winkle

Saturday, Sept. 17

• Celebrate The Art Of Blending

• Leaders Of The New School

• SMOKIN’ and SIPPIN’: Pairing Cigars With Whiskey (tasting one cigar and one rye whiskey)

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Sunday, Sept. 18

• Building An Influential Bourbon Collection

• A WHISK(E)Y STATE OF MIND: Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana

• It’s Bourbon Night: A Blind Flight Fight

Reach Kirby Adams at kadams@courier-journal.com or follow her on Twitter at @kirbylouisville.

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Bourbon and Beyond: What to know about 2022 tickets, costs, lineup