The world’s largest bourbon and music festival is back with a four-day lineup this September at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY.
Leading festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents has curated an impressive one-of-a-kind weekend for the 2022 edition of Bourbon & Beyond. This year’s event will take place September 15-18 and will the a four-day festival for the first time.
Jack White and Alanis Morissette will headline the Thursday, Kings of Leona and Brandi Carlile on the Friday, and Pearl Jam and Greta Van Fleet on the Saturday. Sunday will be a very special show with Kentucky native Chris Stapleton and The Doobie Brothers 50th anniversary celebration headlining the closing night. The impressive lineup will also include Crowded House, Lukas Nelson & POTE, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, St. Vincent, Father John Misty, Marcus King, and many more. The lineup consists of a mixture of rock, Americana, bluegrass, blues and alt rock artists.
Passes are on sale now for $10 down through April 15, or pay-in-full at BourbonAndBeyond.com.
“Bourbon and Beyond is definitely one we are looking forward to,” says Caleb Followill of Kings of Leon. “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!”
“We really captured lightning in a [bourbon] bottle with this lineup. Honestly, it’s one of the best billed festivals in 2022,” says Danny Wimmer Presents founder Danny Wimmer said. “Between Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life on back-to-back weekends, there is no better place to be this fall than Kentucky. See you there.”
The current Bourbon & Beyond lineup is as follows (subject to change):
Thursday, September 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, September 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, September 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, September 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.
As well as the music element of the festival, let’s not forget about the array of food and beverage offerings. 2022 will see introduction of The Louisville Cocktail Competition. Bourbon & Beyond is the world’s largest bourbon and music festival, and will offer unique bourbon and culinary experiences, including demonstrations and tastings from master distillers and celebrity chefs live and in-person. There will be a variety of on-site food and beverage offerings celebrating all things Kentucky in the culinary world, including local and regional restaurants.
Bourbon & Beyond Weekend General Admission passes start at $249.99 and Weekend Mint Experience passes start at $629.99, while a very limited number of Weekend Beyond VIP by Angel’s Envy passes remain, beginning at $1,599.99. For Single Day passes, GA starts at $99.99 plus fees and Mint Experience starts at $219.99. There’s also the option for the Four Roses Four Pack for all four days of Bourbon & Beyond for $959.96. All ticket levels are also subject to additional fees. Layaway options are available for only $10 down through April 15, with payments amortized through July.
Music fans can also purchase the Exacta Pass, allowing general admission to Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life – held one week later, September 22-25, 2022 at the same Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center – for just $479.99 plus fees. The Exacta Pass will sell fast as it is only available in an extremely limited capacity.
Tent and RV camping options are also available and include in and out festival privileges. Bourbon & Beyond campgrounds are adjacent to the festival grounds. Advance parking passes can also be purchased for single days and the full weekend. A limited number of hotel bundles (including weekend passes) will be available as well, while supplies last. For a full list of options, please visit BourbonandBeyond.com.
Kirstine moved from the UK to Chicago in 2011, and has fallen in love with the city and its music scene. She enjoys combining her two biggest passions – music and photography. If there is a band with a guitar playing, chances are she’ll be there…camera in hand. Kirstine went to her first live concert at 7 years old, and hasn’t looked back since!
