1 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
Compiled by Melanie Young
Specific dates are provided where pos-
sible. However, some festivals had not set
their 2024 dates at press time.
You can also view this list year-round at
www.LivingBlues.com.
ALABAMA
Foley BBQ & Blues Cook-O
March 8-9, 2024
Heritage Park
Foley, Alabama
www.foleybbqandblues.net
Wiregrass Blues Festival
March 23, 2024
The Plant
Dothan, Alabama
wiregrassbluessociety.org
Spring Fling Music Festival 2024
April 6, 2024
The Grounds
Mobile, Alabama
251.379.8283
www.mackdaddyproductions.com
Wilson Pickett Music and Arts Festival
April 6, 2024
Cooters Pond Park
Prattville, Alabama
334.595.0850
www.wilsonpickettfestival.com
13th Annual Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues Festival
April 20, 2024
DeBardeleben Park
Bessemer, Alabama
205.426.1400
bobsykes.com
Wetumpka’s River and Blues Music and Arts
Festival
May 18, 2024
Wetumpka, Alabama
334.567.5147
www.facebook.com/WetumpkasRiverandBlues
Joe Douglas 27th Annual Old School & Blues
Festival
May 25, 2024
Huntsville Dragway
Huntsville, Alabama
www.jde.live
Hank Williams Festival
May 31-June 1, 2024
Hank Williams Music Park
Georgiana, Alabama
251.626.4086
hankwilliamsfestival.com
Marvel City Caribbean Food & Music Festival
June 8, 2024
DeBardeleben Park
Bessemer, Alabama
205.683.5324
www.cacaoonline.org
Alexander City Jazz Fest
June 14-15, 2024
Alexander City, Alabama
256.234.3461
www.alexcityjazzfest.com
MOB Music Festival
July 12-14, 2024
Mobile, Alabama
251.229.8742
www.mobmusicfest.com
W.C. Handy Music Festival
July 19-28, 2024
Florence, Alabama
256.766.7642
www.wchandymusicfestival.com
Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival
July 25-28, 2024
Mobile, Alabama
251.478.4027
gcehjazzfest.org
53rd Kentuck Festival of the Arts
October 19-20, 2024
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
205.758.1257
www.kentuck.org
Round Top Folk Festival
November 2-3, 2024
Burritt on the Mountain
Huntsville, Alabama
256.536.2882
burrittonthemountain.com
Johnny Shines Blues Festival
TBA
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
205.887.6859
www.facebook.com/profile.
php?id=100057153592608
Black Belt Folk Roots Festival
TBA
Historic Greene County Courthouse Square
Eutaw, Alabama
205.372.0525
blackbeltfolkrootsfestival.weebly.com
Alabama Women in Jazz Festival
TBA
Huntsville, Alabama
256.262.7911
valleyartsandentertainment.org
Selma Blues Festival
TBA
Selma, Alabama
334.410.2302
artsrevive.com
ALASKA
Anchorage Folk Festival
January 18-28, 2024
Anchorage, Alaska
anchoragefolkfestival.org
Juneau Jazz Festival
February 8-10, 2024
Juneau Alaska
907.463.3378
www.jazzandclassics.org
Alaska Folk Festival
April 8-14, 2024
Centennial Hall Convention Center
Juneau, Alaska
907.463.3316
akfolkfest.org
Juneau Jazz & Classics Spring Festival
May 4-18 2024
Juneau, Alaska
907.463.3378
www.jazzandclassics.org
Spenard Jazz Fest
May 30-June 2, 2024
Anchorage, Alaska
www.spenardjazzfest.org
Salmonfest
August 2-4, 2024
Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds
Ninilchik, Alaska
907.435.0525
salmonfestalaska.org
ARIZONA
Tucscon Jazz Festival
January 12-20, 2024
Tucson, Arizona
520.762.6260
tucsonjazzfestival.org
Maricopa Black Heritage Music Experience 2024
February 17-18, 2024
AK-Chin Circle Entertainment Center
Maricopa, Arizona
312.539.0592
azblkc.org
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Living Blues Festival Guide
2 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
Superstition Blues, Brews & Arts Festival
March 9, 2024
Flat Iron Community Park
Apache Junction, Arizona
superstitionbluesfest.com
Camp Verde Pecan and Wine Festival
March 16-17, 2024
Camp Verde, Arizona
928.554.0851
visitcampverde.com/pecan-and-wine-festival
Woodystock Blues Festival
March 23-24, 2024
Windsor Beach State Park #4
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
760.963.4994
woodystock.info
Chandler Jazz Festival
April 4-7, 2024
Chandler, Arizona
480.782.3037
www.visitchandler.com
Scottsdale Jazz Festival
April 27, 2024
Scottsdale Civic Center East Bowl
Scottsdale, Arizona
480.423.1414
scottsdalejazzfest.org
Alpine Country Blues Festival
June 14-15, 2024
Mellody Field
Alpine, Arizona
928.245.1143
alpineazmusicfest.com/cms
Blues in Bisbee
September 7, 2024
Warren Ballpark
Bisbee, Arizona
520.327.1529
bluesinbisbee.com
Arizona Classic Jazz Festival
October 31-November 3, 2024
Crowne Plaza Phoenix-Chandler Golf Resort
Chandler, Arizona
480.620.3941
www.azclassicjazz.org
Flagsta Blues & Brews
Cancelled for 2024
Flagsta, Arizona
928.606.7600
flagstablues.com
Blues Blast 2024
TBA
Phoenix, Arizona
phoenixblues.com
Old Town Blues Fest
TBA
Old Town Center for the Arts
Cottonwood, Arizona
928.634.0940
oldtowncenter.org
SABHF Blues Heritage Festival
TBA
Tucson, Arizona
azblues.org
ARKANSAS
I Luv Da Blues Tour
May 4, 2024
Barton Coliseum
Little Rock, Arkansas
888.684.9998
iluvdablues.com
FreshGrass Festival
May 17-18, 2024
The Momentary
Bentonville, Arkansas
freshgrass.com
Osceola Heritage MusicFest
May 17-18, 2024
Osceola, Arkansas
www.osceolaheritagemusicfestival.com
Backyard Blues & Soul Fest
May 25, 2024
Proctor, Arkansas
901.481.4961
www.eventbrite.com/e/memorial-day-wknd-blues-
soul-fest-tickets-778588086927
Eureka Springs Blues Party
May 30-June 2, 2024
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
eurekaspringsbluesparty.com
Bikes, Blues & BBQ Motorcycle Rally
September 18-21, 2024
Rogers, Arkansas
479.527.9993
bikesbluesandbbq.org
Big Steam Blues & Roots Music Festival
September 27-28, 2024
Hill Wheatley Plaza
Hot Springs, Arkansas
www.bigsteammusicfestival.com
King Biscuit Blues Festival
October 9-12, 2024
Helena, Arkansas
870.572.5223
kingbiscuitfestival.com
Riverfront Blues Festival
TBA
Fort Smith, Arkansas
www.riverfrontbluesfest.org
Pine Blu –Altheimer Blues Fest
TBA
Altheimer, Arkansas
888.684.9998
www.explorepineblu.com/pine-blu-altheimer-
blues-fest
Arkansas Country Blues and Stringband Festival
TBA
Fayetteville, Arkansas
www.facebook.com/p/Arkansas-Country-Blues-and-
Stringband-Festival-61552301409733
CALIFORNIA
True North Blues & Brews
January 21, 2024
Chico Women’s Club
Chico, California
530.891.9048
truenorthbutte.org/bluesbrews
San Jose Jazz Winter Series
February 2-March 9, 2024
San Jose, California
408.288.7557
sanjosejazz.org
Spring Harp Fest
March 30, 2024
Harry Grien Park Amphitheater
La Mesa, California
619.709.2217
www.springharpfest.org
SoCal Jazz & Blues Festival
April 20-21, 2024
Murrieta Town Square Park
Amphitheater
Murrieta, California
www.socaljazzfest.com
Adams Avenue Unplugged
April 27, 2024
San Diego, California
619.282.7329
www.adamsavenuebusiness.com
Gator by the Bay Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival
May 9-12, 2024
Spanish Landing Park
San Diego, California
619.234.8612
gatorbythebay.com
Topanga Blues Festival
May 11, 2024
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Topanga, California
www.facebook.com/SouthernCaliforniaBluesSociety
Heart of the Hills Blues Blast
May 11, 2024
Overland District
El Dorado Hills, California
www.heartofthehillsmusicfest.org
Crawfish Festival
May 17-19, 2024
Fountain Valley Sports Park
Fountain Valley, California
562.495.5959
www.crawfishfestival.com
NA Gateway Blues Fest
May 18, 2024
Lions Club Roping Arena
Three Rivers, California
www.nabluesfest.com
California Roots Music & Arts Festival
May 24-26, 2024
Monterey County Fair & Event Center
Monterey, California
www.californiarootsfestival.com
3 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
Ojai Blues Fest
May 31-June 1, 2024
Ojai Art Center
Ojai, California
805.625.1332
www.facebook.com/ojaibluesfest
Horse Town Brew n’ Que Festival
June 1, 2024
George Ingalls Esquestrian Event Center
Norco, California
www.brewnquefestival.com
Live Oak Music Festival
June 14-16, 2024
El Chorro Regional Park
San Luis Obispo, California
805.781.3030
www.liveoakfest.org
Juneteenth Celebration
June 15, 2024
South Shore Shopping Center
Alameda, California
510.472.8800
www.westcoastbluessociety.org
San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival
June 15, 2024
Plaza de César Chávez
San Jose, California
408.641.4144
fountainblues.com
Juneteenth Festival
June 16, 2024
Main Street Park
American Canyon, California
510.472.8800
www.westcoastbluessociety.org
Juneteenth Festival
June 22, 2024
Heritage Plaza
Hayward, California
510.472.8800
www.westcoastbluessociety.org
Tracy Blues & Jazz Festival
June 29-30, 2024
City Park
Tracy, California
510.472.8800
www.westcoastbluessociety.org
Red, White & Blues Festival feat. Sonny Green, J.C.
Smith Band & Mississippi Chuck Wallace
June 30, 2024
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Pleasanton, California
510.472.8800
www.westcoastbluessociety.org
High Sierra Music Festival
July 4-7, 2024
Quincy, California
www.highsierramusic.com
Jazz by the Bay
July 19, 2024
Sausalito Waterfront
Sausalito, California
510.472.8800
www.westcoastbluessociety.org
Blues & Brews Festival
July 19-20, 2024
Pleasant Hill Park
Pleasant Hill, California
www.bluesandbrewsfestival.com
Caravan of All-Stars & Oakland Blues Divas
July 26, 2024
Santa Clara Fairgrounds
Santa Clara, California
510.472.8800
www.westcoastbluessociety.org
Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza
August 1-4, 2024
Mammoth Lakes, California
mammothbluesbrewsfest.com
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest
August 9-11, 2024
San Jose, California
408.288.7557
sanjosejazz.org
Long Beach Jazz Festival
August 9-11, 2024
Long Beach, California
562.424.0013
longbeachjazzfestival.com
36th Annual
SUNFLOWER RIVER Blues & Gospel Festival
Clarksdale, MS - August 9, 10, and 11, 2024
Clarksdale, MS - August 9, 10, and 11, 2024
Visit www.sunfl owerfest.org for more info!
Visit www.sunfl owerfest.org for more info!
4 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
Buddy Brown Blues Festival
August 10, 2024
Perigot Park
Blue Lake, California
humboldtfolklife.com
Brews, Jazz, and Funk Fest
August 17, 2024
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Olympic Valley, California
800.403.0206
www.palisadestahoe.com
New Blues Festival IX
August 31-September 2, 2024
Shoreline Aquatic Park
Long Beach, California
707.57.BLUES
newbluesfestival.com
Blue Wing Blues Festival
August 31-September 2, 2024
Upper Lake, California
707.275.2244
tallmanhotel.com
Brownsville Blues Festival
September 1, 2024
Brownsville Amphitheater
Brownsville, California
www.facebook.com/brownsvillebluesfestival
Dock of the Bay Festival
September 7, 2024
Mare Island
Vallejo, California
510.472.8800
www.westcoastbluessociety.org
Adams Avenue Street Fair
September 21-22, 2024
San Diego, California
619.282.7329
www.adamsavenuebusiness.com
Blues, Brews & BBQ
September 22, 2024
Washington Park
Alameda, California
415.309.8565
www.westendartsdistrict.org/blues-brews-and-bbq
Monterey Jazz Festival
September 27-29, 2024
Monterey, California
831.373.3366
montereyjazzfestival.org
Ohana Festival
September 27-29, 2024
Doheny State Beach
Dana Point, California
www.ohanafest.com
Blues and Bones Festival
September 28, 2024
Calaveras County Fairgrounds
Angels Camp, California
www.bluesandbones.com
Redwood Coast Music Festival
October 3-6, 2024
Eureka, California
rcmfest.org
Napa Blues, Brews, BBQ & Classic Cars
October 5, 2024
Napa, California
707.815.1074
napabluesandbrew.com
Taste of Soul Family Festival
October 19, 2024
Crenshaw Boulevard
Los Angeles, California
323.299.3800
www.tasteofsoulla.com
Caravan of All-Stars Performance and Lecture
First Saturday of each month
Everett Jones Barbecue
Oakland, California
510.472.8800
www.westcoastbluessociety.org
Delta Blues Festival Benefit Concert
Winter 2025
El Campanil Theatre
Antioch, California
www.deltabluesfestival.net
Legends of 7th Street Kicko Concert
TBA
AAMLO Museum
Oakland, California
510.472.8800
www.westcoastbluessociety.org
Legends of 7th Street Festival
TBA
Oakland City Hall Plaza
Oakland, California
510.472.8800
www.westcoastbluessociety.org
California WorldFest
TBA
Yuba County, California
worldfest.net
East Palo Alto Blues Festival
TBA
East Palo Alto, California
510.472.8800
epabluesfestival.org
Crawfish & Catfish Festival
TBA
Sacramento, California
510.472.8800
www.westcoastbluessociety.org
City of Oakland Art + Soul Festival
TBA
Oakland, California
www.artandsouloakland.com
Avila Beach Blues Festival
TBA
Avila Beach Resort
Avila Beach, California
otterproductionsinc.com
Grillin’ in the MO’
TBA
Hamilton Recreation Center
San Francisco, California
415.424.2980
www.thevillageprojectsf.org
Barbara Morrison Jazz & Blues Festival
TBA
Los Angeles, California
tbmpac.com
COLORADO
FoCoMX
April 19-20, 2024
Fort Collins, Colorado
focoma.org/focomx
Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival
May 24-26, 2024
Beaver Creek Resort
Avon, Colorado
970.754.4636
www.beavercreek.com
Greeley Blues Jam
May 31-June 1, 2024
Greeley, Colorado
970.573.5019
greeleybluesjam.org
Edgewater Music Festival
June 22, 2024
Citizens Park
Edgewater, Colorado
www.bluesnbbq.com
Blues from the Top
June 28-30, 2024
Winter Park, Colorado
grandblues.org
Telluride Jazz Festival
August 9-11, 2024
Telluride, Colorado
970.728.8037
www.telluridejazz.org
Durango Blues Train
August 22-24, 2024
Durango, Colorado
970.728.8037
www.durangobluestrain.com
Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
September 13-15, 2024
Telluride, Colorado
970.728.8037
www.tellurideblues.com
Blues on the Mesa
September 28, 2024
Gold Hill Mesa
Colorado Springs, Colorado
719.237.9953
www.bluesonthemesa.org
Otis Taylor Trance Blues Jam Festival
TBA
Boulder, Colorado
303.579.4917
www.trancebluesfestival.com
Brighton Blues Blast
TBA
The Armory Performing Arts Center
Brighton, Colorado
303.655.2140
www.brightonarmory.org
5 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
CONNECTICUT
Blues Festival at Madison Beach Hotel
March 23, 2024
Madison Beach Hotel
Madison, Connecticut
203.350.0014
thewharfmadison.com
ECPAA Jazz, Funk & Blues Festival
June 1, 2024
Yurechko Tree Farm
Griswold, Connecticut
www.ecpaa.org
Connecticut Sea Music Festival
June 7-10, 2024
Essex, Connecticut
ctseamusicfest.org
Blues on the Beach
July 20, 2024
Stratford, Connecticut
www.celebratestratford.com
Litchfield Jazz Festival
July 26-28, 2024
Litchfield, Connecticut
860.361.6285
litchfieldjazzfest.com
Black Bear Americana Music Fest
October 11-13, 2024
Goshen Fairgrounds
Goshen, Connecticut
www.blackbearmusicfest.com
Black-Eyed & Blues Fest
TBA
Hartford, Connecticut
860.278.7427
www.blackeyedsallys.com
DELAWARE
St. Georges Blues Festival
June 1-2, 2024
Fort DuPont State Park
Delaware City, Delaware
302.836.8202
www.bluehorizonpromotions.com
Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival
August 10, 2024
Seaford, Delaware
302.628.9828
www.seafordhistoricalsociety.com
True Blue Jazz Festival
October 16-20, 2024
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
www.truebluejazz.org
Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival
October 17-20, 2024
Rehoboth Beach,
Delaware
www.rehobothjazz.com
Delmarva Folk Festival
TBA
Clayton, Delaware
www.delfolk.org
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Capital City Blues Festival
February 23, 2024
DAR Constitution Hall
Washington, DC
202.628.4780
www.darconstitutionhall.net
Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle
June 22-23, 2024
Washington, DC
bbqindc.com
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
June 26-July 1, 2024
Washington, DC
202.633.6440
festival.si.edu
DC Jazz Festival
August 31-September 1, 2024
The Wharf
Washington, DC
www.dcjazzfest.org
DC Blues Festival
TBA
Washington, DC
www.dcblues.org
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 14 – 15
SCAN TO GET TICKETS NOW
RiverEdgeAurora.com / 630.896.6666
Downtown Aurora
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6 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
FLORIDA
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Music Fest
January 13-14, 2024
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Tampa, Florida
tampablackheritage.org
Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series
February 8-17, 2024
Fort Mose State Park
St. Augustine, Florida
discoverfortmose.com
Mardi Gras Music Festival
February 9, 2024
Lake Concord Park
Casselberry, Florida
407.262.7700
www.casselberry.org
Pigz in Z’Hills BBQ & Blues Festival
February 10, 2024
Zephyrhills, Florida
813.782.1913
www.zephyrhillschamber.org/bbq-blues
Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival
February 24-25, 2024
The Green at Coachman Park
Clearwater, Florida
727.562.4700
www.myclearwater.com
Vero Beach Blues Festival
February 24-25, 2024
Indian River County Fairgrounds
Vero Beach, Florida
772.492.6105
www.verobluesfest.com
BBQ & Blues Vendor Fest
March 2, 2024
Tropicana Field Lot 1
St. Petersburg, Florida
833.480.7467
www.saturdayshoppes.co
Pasco Blues Festival
March 9, 2024
Land O’Lakes Heritage Park
Land O’Lakes, Florida
727.674.1464
floridapenguinproductions.com
5th Annual Blues Bash at the Ranch
March 15-17, 2024
Florida Sand Music Ranch
Brooksville, Florida
941.758.7585
www.bluesbashattheranch.com
Northwood Jazz & Blues Festival
March 16-17, 2024
Northwood Art & Music Warehouse
West Palm Beach, Florida
northwoodartandmusic.com
Fort Pierce Jazz Week
March 17-22, 2023
Fort Pierce, Florida
772.460.5299
www.jazzsociety.org
Sarasota Jazz Festival
March 17-23, 2024
Sarasota, Florida
941.260.9951
www.sarasotajazzfestival.com
Venice Blues Festival
March 22-23, 2024
Venice Airport Festival Grounds
Venice, Florida
941.960.3769
www.venicebluesfest.com
Blues on Reid
March 23, 2024
Port St. Joe, Florida
850.227.1223
www.gulfchamber.org
Backyard Blues
March 30, 2024
Blue Tavern
Tallahassee, Florida
850.815.8566
www.bluetaverntallahassee.com
Maitland Jazz & Blues Festival
April 5-6, 2024
Independence Square
Maitland, Florida
407.539.6247
www.maitlandjazzandblues.com
Springing the Blues Festival
April 5-7, 2024
Seawalk Pavilion
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
904.270.9301
www.springingtheblues.com
Redland Blues & Barbecue Festival
April 6, 2024
Fruit & Spice Park
Homestead, Florida
305.247.5727
www.miamidade.gov/fruitandspicepark/home.page
Sounds of the Blues Festival
April 6, 2023
The Sound Bar
Tallahassee, Florida
thesoundbartallahassee.com
Tampa Bay Blues Festival
April 12-14, 2024
Vinoy Park
St. Petersburg, Florida
www.tampabaybluesfest.com
Tallahassee Jazz & Blues Festival
April 13-14, 2024
Tallahassee Museum
Tallahassee, Florida
850.575.8684
tallahasseemuseum.org
Blue Tavern Jazz Mini Fest
April 18-19, 2024
Blue Tavern
Tallahassee, Florida
850.815.8566
www.bluetaverntallahassee.com
Far Out Funk & Blues Fest
April 19, 2024
Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
Tallahassee, Florida
850.645.0747
www.tuckerciviccenter.com
Seabreeze Jazz Festival
April 24-28, 2024
Aaron Beasant Park
Amphitheater
Panama City Beach, Florida
850.267.3279
www.seabreezejazzfestival.com
Ocean Brews & Blues
May 18, 2024
Deerfield Beach, Florida
954.480.4429
www.deerfield-beach.com
Women in Blues Showcase
May 19, 2024
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, Florida
ncfblues.org
Florida Folk Festival
May 24-26, 2024
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
White Springs, Florida
850.245.2157
www.floridastateparks.org/FloridaFolkFestival
Myakka River Blues Festival
May 27, 2024
Snook Haven
Venice, Florida
941.485.7221
www.facebook.com/myakkariverbluesfest
Ballroom Bluesfest
July 13-14, 2024
Space Coast Convention Center
Cocoa, Florida
321.783.9004
www.ballroombluesfest.com
Forgotten Music Festival
October 5-6, 2024
George Core Park
Port St. Joe, Florida
www.forgottenmusicfestival.com
Camping with the Blues
October 18-20, 2024
Florida Sand Music Ranch
Brooksville, Florida
941.758.7585
www.campingwiththeblues.com
St. Benedict the Moor Blues Festival
October 18-20, 2024
St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church
St. Augustine, Florida
904.228.0051
saintbensbluesfest.com
Craft Beer & Blues Festival
November 8, 2024
Lake Concord Park
Casselberry, Florida
407.262.7700
www.casselberry.org
7 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
Dunedin Wines the Blues
November 9, 2024
Dunedin, Florida
dunedinwinestheblues.com
Downtown Festival & Art Show
November 9-10, 2024
Bo Diddley Plaza
Gainesville, Florida
352.393.8543
www.gainesvilledowntownartfest.net
Boca Blues Festival
November 16-17, 2024
Sunset Cove Amphitheater
Boca Raton, Florida
772.492.6105
www.bocabluesfest.com
Art, Blues & Soul Festival
TBA
Miami, Florida
305.638.6771
www.ahcacmiami.org
GEORGIA
Bainbridge Jazz & Blues Festival
February 3, 2024
Bainbridge, Georgia
229.515.3078
www.facebook.com/BainbridgeJazzBluesFest
Savannah Blues Festival
March 1, 2024
Johnny Mercer Theater
Savannah, Georgia
912.651.6550
www.johnnymercertheatre.com
Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival
March 2, 2024
Fulwood Park
Tifton, Georgia
229.382.8700
www.tiftonribsfest.com
Macon Blues & Brews Bash
March 9, 2024
Macon Arts Center
Macon, Georgia
360.878.3474
www.maconartscenter.com
Frank Edwards Blues Festival
March 23, 2024
Court Street Livery
Washington, Georgia
www.facebook.com/TheChickenRaid
Savannah Music Festival
March 28-April 13, 2024
Savannah, Georgia
912.234.3378
www.savannahmusicfestival.org
18th Annual ATL Blues Festival
April 7, 2024
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Atlanta, Georgia
770.916.2852
www.cobbenergycentre.com
Valdosta Bluesberry Festival
April 19-20, 2024
Valdosta, Georgia
valdostabluesberry.com
Barnesville BBQ and Blues Festival
April 20, 2024
Barnesville, Georgia
404.733.7034
barnesville.org/events/bbqandblues
Athens Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival
April 20, 2024
Southern Brewing Company
Athens, Georgia
bit.ly/AthensBluesFest
BBQ Boogie & Blues
April 26-27, 2024
Calhoun, Georgia
706.602.5570
bbqboogieblues.com
Pan African Festival of Georgia
April 27-28, 2024
Macon Centreplex
Macon, Georgia
478.743.8544
tubmanmuseum.com
The “Peg Leg” Howell BBQ & Blues Festival
May 4, 2024
Eatonton, Georgia
706.749.9150
www.downtowneatonton.com
BBQ & Blues Festival
May 4, 2024
Adairsville, Georgia
770.773.3451
www.adairsvillega.net
Historic Zion Church
Blues Festival
May 18, 2024
Zion Episcopal Church
Talbotton, Georgia
www.facebook.com/ziontalbotton
Atlanta Jazz Festival
May 25-27, 2024
Piedmont Park
Atlanta, Georgia
678.701.6114
atljazzfest.com
Bluesberry & Beer Festival
June 15, 2024
Norcross, Georgia
678.622.2104
bluesberrybeerfestival.com
Southern Soul Blues Celebration
June 29, 2024
Cadence Bank Amphitheatre
Atlanta, Georgia
404.233.2227
www.chastainparkamp.com
WRFG Labor Day
Blues BBQ
September 2, 2024
The Park Tavern
Piedmont Park
Atlanta, Georgia
404.523.3471
wrfg.org
Blind Willie McTell Music Festival
September 7, 2024
Thomson, Georgia
www.blindwillie.com
Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival
September 21, 2024
Blue Ridge, Georgia
blueridgebluesandbbq.com
Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival
September 27-28, 2024
City Springs, Georgia
770.206.2022
citysprings.com/bluestone
The Original Collard Greens Cultural Festival
September 28, 2024
The Promised Land at Lake Sheryl
Snellville, Georgia
800.253.3397
www.collardgreensculturalfestival.com
Chili & Blues Fall Festival
TBA
Porter Memorial Gymnasium
Porterdale, Georgia
goldcarbon.org
Beaucoup Jazz & Blues Festival and Pop Up Art
Village
TBA
Roswell, Georgia
roswellartsfund.org
HAWAII
Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival
July 13, 2024
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
Waimea, Hawaii
808.283.9070
bigislandjazzandbluesfestival.com
Maui Jazz & Blues Festival
TBA
Maui, Hawaii
mauijazzandbluesfestival.com
East Hawaii Jazz and Blues Festival
TBA
Nani Mau Gardens
Hilo, Hawaii
www.ehjazzbluesfest.com
IDAHO
Coeur d’Alene Blues Festival
April 12-14, 2024
Coeur d’Alene Resort
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
855.703.4648
cdabluesfestival.com
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Historic Wallace Blues Festival
July 11-14, 2024
Wallace, Idaho
www.facebook.com/WallaceBluesFestival
The Festival at Sandpoint
July 25-August 4, 2024
War Memorial Field
Sandpoint, Idaho
208.265.4554
www.festivalatsandpoint.com
Bands and Brews Fest
July 26, 2024
Sacajawea Center
Salmon, Idaho
www.salmonartscouncil.org
Yellow Pine Harmonica Festival
August 1-3, 2024
Yellow Pine, Idaho
www.yellowpinefestival.org
Panhandle Bluesfest
September 7, 2024
Priest Lake, Idaho
208.448.2395
www.facebook.com/Panhandlebluesfest
Sun Valley Jazz & Music Festival
October 17-20, 2024
Sun Valley, Idaho
877.478.5277
www.sunvalleyjazz.com
Summer Jazz and Blues Festival
TBA
Idaho Falls, Idaho
eijs.org
ILLINOIS
18th Annual Chi-Town Blues Festival
April 20, 2024
Arie Crown Theater
Chicago, Illinois
312.791.6900
www.ariecrown.com
Spring Fling
April 20, 2024
Masonic Temple
Freeport, Illinois
www.crossroadsbluessociety.com
Grafton Winery Blues Festival
May 18-19, 2024
The Grafton Winery
Grafton, Illinois
618.786.3001
thegraftonwinery.com
Delmark Records Presents Red Hot & Blues
Women in Chicago
June 5, 2024
Harris Theater
Chicago, Illinois
www.harristheaterchicago.org
Chicago Blues Festival
June 6-9, 2024
Ramova Theatre & Millennium Park Chicago, Illinois
www.chicagobluesfestival.us
Blues in the District
June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26, and August 9 & 23,
2024
Washington Park
Quincy, Illinois
217.228.8696
www.thedistrictquincy.com
FitzGerald’s 41st American Music Festival
July 3-6, 2024
FitzGerald’s
Berwyn, Illinois
708.788.2118
www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com
Red, White and Blues Festival
July 20, 2024
Lyran Park
Rockford, Illinois
www.crossroadsbluessociety.com
Willow Springs Blues Fest
July 27, 2024
Willow Springs, Illinois
windycityblues.org
Prairie Crossroads Blues Festival
August 9-10, 2024
Bunny’s Tavern
Urbana, Illinois
bluesfest.prairiecrossroadsblues.org
Joliet Blues Festival
August 10, 2024
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
Joliet, Illinois
www.jolietbluesmusicfestival.com
Crossroads Blues Festival
August 24, 2024
Lyran Park
Rockford, Illinois
www.crossroadsbluessociety.com
Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival
August 30-31, 2024
Riverfront Park
Peoria, Illinois
peoriabluesandheritagefestival.com
Heritage Blues and Gospel Festival
September 5-7, 2024
Cairo, Illinois
www.cairoheritagefoundation.org
Logan Center Blues Series
Various dates
Logan Center for the Arts
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
773.702.2787
logancenterblues.org
Blues on the Fox
TBA
RiverEdge Park
Aurora, Illinois
630.896.6666
paramountaurora.com
Old Capitol Blues & BBQ
TBA
Old State Capitol Plaza
Springfield, Illinois
www.facebook.com/Springfield.Illinois.Usa
INDIANA
27th Annual BBQ RibFest: Blues, Brews & BBQ
June 13-16, 2024
Headwaters Park
Fort Wayne, Indiana
bbqribfest.com
Elkhart Jazz Festival
June 20-23, 2024
Elkhart, Indiana
574.293.4469
elkhartjazzfestival.com
Valpo Blues & BBQ Festival
June 28, 2024
Central Park Plaza
Valparaiso, Indiana
219.464.8332
www.valparaisoevents.com
Cumberland Blues, Beer & BBQ
June 29, July 27, August 31, & September 28, 2024
Cumberland, Indiana
317.894.6213
www.town.cumberland.in.us
Firefighters Blues Festival
July 20, 2024
Kamm Island Park
Mishawaka, Indiana
www.firefightersblues.org
Downtown Blues & Jazz Festival
July 20, 2024
Lafayette, Indiana
downtownlafayette.net/jazzblues
Broad Street Blues & BBQ Festival
August 9-11, 2024
Grith Central Park
Grith, Indiana
219.924.7500
www.grith.in.gov
La Porte County Blues Festival
August 10, 2024
Amphitheater at Fox Park
La Porte, Indiana
www.laporteblues.org
Madison RibberFest: BBQ & Blues
August 16-17, 2024
Madison, Indiana
800.559.2956
www.madisonribberfest.com
Southern Indiana Blues Festival
August 22-24, 2024
Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground
Bean Blossom, Indiana
812.988.6422
billmonroemusicpark.com
Haunted Huntingburg Blues Festival
October 12, 2024
Market Street Park
Huntingburg, Indiana
812.482.9115
visitduboiscounty.com/events/haunted-hunting-
burg-2/
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Fort Ben BBQ & Blues Festival
TBA
Fort Harrison State Park
Indianapolis, Indiana
www.friendsoortharrison.org
Fishers Blues Fest
TBA
Nickel Plate District Amphitheater
Fishers, Indiana
317.595.3150
www.npdamp.com
Arts, Blues & BBQ
TBA
McCormick’s Creek State Park
Spencer, Indiana
friendsmccormickscreek.org
Blues in the ’Burg
TBA
Brownsburg, Indiana
317.852.1120
brownsburgparks.com
River Basin Blues Blast
TBA
Evansville, Indiana
evansvilleblues.com
Island of Blues
TBA
Island Park
Elkhart, Indiana
elkhartindiana.org/events/island-of-blues
IOWA
Botanical Blues
January 7-March 31, 2024
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Des Moines, Iowa
513.323.6290
dmbotanicalgarden.com
Kee Live Music Festival
January 12-13, 2024
Cherokee, Iowa
712.225.6414
keelivemusic.com
Winter Blues Fest
February 9-10, 2024
Downtown Marriott
Des Moines, Iowa
cibs.org
Rhythms at Riverfront Crossings
May 25-September 28, 204
Riverfront Crossings Park
Iowa City, Iowa
319.337.7944
summerofthearts.org
Music on the Move
June 4-August 20, 2024
Iowa City, Iowa
319.337.7944
summerofthearts.org
Cajun Fest Boil & Brew
June 22, 2024
Cowles Commons
Des Moines, Iowa
www.cajunfestiowa.com
Iowa City Jazz Festival
July 5-7, 2024
Iowa City, Iowa
319.337.7944
summerofthearts.org
Saturday in the Park
July 6, 2024
Grandview Park
Sioux City, Iowa
712.277.2575
saturdayinthepark.com
North Liberty Blues & BBQ
July 13, 2024
Centennial Park
North Liberty, Iowa
northlibertyblues.org
Mississippi Valley Blues Festival
Postponed until 2025
LeClaire Park
Davenport, Iowa
www.mvbs.org
Bondu Blues & Brews Festival
TBA
Bondurant, Iowa
515.967.2418
www.cityofbondurant.com
Blue Ribbon Blues Fest
TBA
Jeerson County Fairgrounds
Fairfield, Iowa
641.919.7477
southeastiowabluessociety.org
Bourbon and Blues Festival
TBA
McGrath Amphitheatre
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
lcbs.org
Bowlful of Blues
TBA
Maytag Park
Newton, Iowa
641.485.0809
www.mvbs.org
Rollin’ on the River Blues Festival
TBA
Keokuk, Iowa
rollinontheriverkeokuk.com
KANSAS
Wichita Riverfest
May 31-June 8, 2024
Wichita, Kansas
316.267.2817
wichitariverfest.com
Small Town Roots Festival
June 15, 2024
Winfield, Kansas
www.smalltownrootsfestival.com
Paola Roots Festival
August 23-24, 2024
Paola Park Square
Paola, Kansas
913.294.6427
www.rootsfestival.org
Muddy River Music Festival
September 21, 2024
Atchison, Kansas
913.367.2427
visitatchison.com
Paxico Blues Festival
September 21, 2024
Main Street
Paxico, Kansas
www.paxicobluesfest.com
Spirit of Kansas Blues Festival
TBA
Topeka, Kansasa
www.topekabluessociety.org
KENTUCKY
Lower Town Music & Arts Festival
May 10-11, 2024
Paducah, Kentucky
270.442.2453
lowertownamf.com
Germantown Schnitzelburg Blues Festival
June 7-8, 2024
Louisville, Kentucky
www.facebook.com/groups/gtownbluesfest
Midway Bourbon & Blues Festival
June 8, 2024
Midway, Kentucky
www.facebook.com/midwaybourbonblues
W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival
June 12-15, 2024
Henderson, Kentucky
handyblues.org
Master Musicians Festival
July 18-20, 2024
Somerset, Kentucky
888.810.2063
mastermusiciansfestival.org
Kentucky Blues Music Festival
June 22, 2024
Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Amphitheater
Mount Vernon, Kentucky
606.256.1000
kentuckymusichalloame.com
Bourbon & Beyond
September 19-22, 2024
Louisville, Kentucky
bourbonandbeyond.com
Kentucky Heritage Jazz Festival
September 20-22, 2024
Harrodsburg, Kentucky
859.734.2365
kyheritagejazzfest.org
Garvin Gate Blues Festival
TBA
Louisville, Kentucky
502.445.4193
www.garvingatebluesfestival.com
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LOUISIANA
8th Annual New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival
January 18-20, 2024
New Orleans Jazz Museum
New Orleans, Louisiana
www.neworleanscbg.com
11th Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival
February 10, 2024
North Boulevard Town Square
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
ultimatelouisianapar.wixsite.com/brmardigrasfest
Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival
March 6-10, 2024
New Orleans, Louisiana
www.dannybarkerfestival.com
Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week
March 19-24, 2024
Lakeview Park & Beach
Eunice, Louisiana
337.234.8360
lafolkroots.org
Hammond Smokin’ BBQ Challenge
March 22-23, 2024
Hammond, Louisiana
www.hammondbbq.com
Congo Square Rhythms Festival
March 23-24, 2024
Louis Armstrong Park
New Orleans, Louisiana
504.558.6100
www.jazzandheritage.org
Cycle Zydeco
April 3-7, 2024
Lafayette, Louisiana
337.781.9416
www.cyclezydeco.org
Scott Boudin Festival
April 5-7, 2024
Scott, Louisiana
337.510.5465
scottboudinfestival.com
French Quarter Festival
April 11-14, 2024
New Orleans, Louisiana
504.522.5730
frenchquarterfest.org
16th Annual Shreveport Blues Festival
April 12, 2024
Brookshire Grocery Arena
Bossier City, Louisiana
318.747.2501
brookshiregroceryarena.com
Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival
April 12-14, 2024
Ponchatoula, Louisiana
800.917.7045
www.lastrawberryfestival.com
Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival
April 12-14, 2024
Jean Lafitte, Louisiana
504.689.2208
www.lafitteseafoodfest.com
16th Annual Big Easy Blues Festival
April 13, 2024
Smoothie King Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
504.587.3822
www.smoothiekingcenter.com
Baton Rouge Blues Festival
April 19-21, 2024
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
www.brblues.org
La Fête du Monde
April 19-21, 2024
Lafourche Parish Pavilion
Raceland, Louisiana
985.532.6640
www.facebook.com/Lafetedumonde
Festival International de Louisiane
April 24-28, 2024
Lafayette, Louisiana
337.232.8086
www.festivalinternational.org
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
April 25-May 5, 2024
Fair Grounds Race Course
New Orleans, Louisiana
www.nojazzfest.com
New Orleans Crawfish Festival
April 29-May 1, 2024
The Broadside
New Orleans, Louisiana
nolacrawfishfest.com
Daze Between New Orleans
April 30-May 1, 2024
Faubourg Brewery
New Orleans, Louisiana
dazebetweennola.com
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival
May 3-5, 2024
Parc Hardy
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
337.332.6655
bbcrawfest.com
Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival
May 10-11, 2024
Natchitoches, Louisiana
www.natchjazzfest.com
Wolfman Fest
May 11, 2024
Walter “Wolfman” Washington Memorial Park
New Orleans, Louisiana
walterwolfmanwashington.com
Beats on the Bayou
May 11-October 26, 2024
Isle of Iberia RV Resort
New Iberia, Louisiana
337.256.8681
www.isleofiberia.com
Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo Music Festival
May 17-19, 2024
New Orleans, Louisiana
thebayouboogaloo.com
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Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival
May 18-19, 2024
Main Library
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
225.802.9681
hitcitydigital.wixsite.com/brsoulfoodfest
Mudbug Madness Festival
May 24-26, 2024
Shreveport, Louisiana
318.226.5641
mudbugmadness.com
Mansfield Juneteenth Celebration
June 20-23, 2024
Mansfield, Louisiana
318.871.6016
www.facebook.com/Mansfield-Civic-Group-Annual-
Juneteenth-Festival-222348964786239
Let the Good Times Roll Juneteenth Festival
June 21, 2024
Festival Plaza
Shreveport, Louisiana
www.letthegoodtimesrollfestival.com
Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival
July 4, 2024
Paragon Casino Resort
Marksville, Louisiana
318.264.9392
www.avoyellesarts.com
Lebeau Zydeco Festival
July 6, 2024
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Grounds
Lebeau, Louisiana
337.945.4238
cajuntravel.com/events/lebeau-zydeco-festival
Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival
July 20, 2024
Natchitoches, Louisiana
318.357.4332
www.nsula.edu/folklife
Satchmo Summerfest
August 3-4, 2024
New Orleans Jazz Museum
New Orleans, Louisiana
504.522.5730
satchmosummerfest.org
Le Cajun Music Awards & Festival
August 16-17, 2024
Rayne Civic Center
Rayne, Louisiana
409.719.3245 www.facebook.com/lecajunmusic-
festival
Cutting Edge CE
August 21-24, 2024
New Orleans, Louisiana
504.322.3540
www.cuttingedgenola.com
Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music
Festival
August 31, 2024
Yambilee Festival Grounds
Opelousas, Louisiana
337.290.6048
www.zydeco.org
Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival
September 13-14, 2024
Natchitoches, Louisiana
www.meatpiefestival.com
Highland Jazz & Blues Festival
September 14, 2024
Columbia Park
Shreveport, Louisiana
www.highlandjazzandblues.org
Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival
September 27-29, 2024
New Iberia, Louisiana
hisugar.org
Red River Revel Arts Festival
September 28-October 6, 2024
Festival Plaza
Shreveport, Louisiana
318.424.4000
redriverrevel.com
Bluesberry Festival
October 5, 2024
Bogue Falaya Park
Covington, Louisiana
www.thebluesberryfest.com
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
October 11-13, 2024
Girard Park
Lafayette, Louisiana
festivalsacadiens.com
New Orleans Funk Fest
October 18-20, 2024
New Orleans Jazz Museum
New Orleans, Louisiana
435.602.0172
www.nolafunkfest.com
Acadia Music Fest
October 19, 2024
Thibodaux, Louisiana
985.492.0017
www.acadiamusicfest.net
Blackpot Festival & Cooko
October 25-26, 2024
Vermilionville Historic Village
Lafayette, Louisiana
www.blackpotfestival.com
Tremé Fall Festival
October 26, 2024
New Orleans, Louisiana
www.tremefest.org
State Fair of Louisiana
October 30-November 17, 2024
Shreveport, Louisiana
318.635.1361
www.statefairoflouisiana.com
New Orleans Zydeco Festival
November 2, 2024
New Orleans, Louisiana
nolazydecofest.com
Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival
November 9-10, 2024
Louis Armstrong Park
New Orleans, Louisiana
504.558.6100
www.jazzandheritage.org
GatesFest
TBA
Congregation Gates of Prayer
Metairie, Louisiana
www.gatesfest.org
Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Concert Series
TBA
New Orleans, Louisiana
504.558.6100
www.jazzandheritage.org
Louisiana SoulFood Fall Festival
TBA
Louisiana State Fairgrounds
Shreveport, Louisiana
www.facebook.com/FoodThatSoothesTheSoul
Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival
TBA
Lafayette Square Park
New Orleans, Louisiana
504.558.6100
www.jazzandheritage.org/blues-fest
Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival
TBA
Cassidy Park
Bogalusa, Louisiana
985.205.1075
www.bogalusablues.com
Little Walter Music Festival
TBA
Alexandria, Louisiana
littlewalterfoundation.org
Voice of the Wetlands Festival
TBA
Houma, Louisiana
www.voiceofthewetlands.org
MAINE
Maine Blues Festival
June 15, 2024
Lisbon Falls, Maine
www.mainebluesfestival.com
North Atlantic Blues Festival
July 13-14, 2024
Public Landing
Rockland, Maine
207.691.0825
www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com
Ossipee Valley Music Festival
July 25-28, 2024
South Hiram, Maine
207.256.6238
ossipeevalley.com
York County Blues Fest
August 17, 2024
Friendship Park
Waterboro, Maine
207.247.6166
yorkcountybluesfest.com
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MARYLAND
Berlin Jazz & Blues, Wine & Brews
May 4, 2024
Berlin, Maryland
410.641.4775
berlinchamber.org/events/jazz-blue-bash
Mulberry Music Festival
June 14, 2024
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
St. Mary’s City, Maryland
240.895.2000
www.smcm.edu/mulberry-music-festival
Silver Spring Blues Festival
June 15, 2024
Silver Spring, Maryland
www.silverspringblues.com
Baltimore AFRAM
June 22-23, 2024
Druid Hill Park
Baltimore, Maryland
aframbaltimore.com
Common Ground on the Hill Roots Music & Arts
Festival
July 13, 2024
McDaniel College
Westminster, Maryland
410.857.2771
www.commongroundonthehill.org
Big Funky Blues Fest
July 13, 2024
Garrett County Fairgrounds
McHenry, Maryland
bigfunkybluesfest.com
Artscape
August 2-4, 2024
Baltimore, Maryland
410.752.8632
www.artscape.org
Arts, Wine, Jazz & Soul Festival
August 10, 2024
Concord Point Lighthouse
Havre de Grace, Maryland
443.939.0366
www.hdgcoloredschool.com
Eastern’s Bayside Blues & Wine Festival
August 17, 2024
Eastern Yacht Club
Baltimore, Maryland
easternsbaysidefestival.com
Greenbelt Blues Festival
September 14, 2024
Roosevelt Center & New Deal Cafe
Greenbelt, Maryland
www.facebook.com/GreenbeltBluesFest
Maryland Folk Festival
September 20-22, 2024
Salisbury, Maryland
mdfolkfest.com
Groove City Culture Fest
TBA
Cambridge, Maryland
443.225.0819
www.groovecityheritageculturegrp.org
Southern Maryland Wine, Jazz, R&B and Funk
Festival
TBA
Calvert County Fairgrounds
Prince Frederick, Maryland
202.439.4942
www.facebook.com/groups/SouthernMDFestival
Havre de Grace Jazz & Blues Festival
TBA
Havre de Grace, Maryland
443.502.2005
hdgjazzbluesfest.org
Alonzo’s Memorial Picnic
TBA
Baltimore, Maryland
410.638.1242
www.mojoworkin.com
National Folk Festival
TBA
Salisbury, Maryland
nationalfolkfestival.com
Oysters, Blues & Brews
TBA
Port Covington Marina
Baltimore, Maryland
oystersbluesandbrews.com
13 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
MASSACHUSETTS
HCA Winter BluesFest
February 3, 2024
Hopkinton Center for the Arts
Hopkinton, Massachusetts
508.435.9222
www.hopartscenter.org
14th Annual New England Winter Blues Festival
February 16, 2024
Blue Ocean Music Hall
Salisbury, Massachusetts
978.462.5888
www.blueoceanhall.com
New England Folk Festival
April 19-21, 2024
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center
Marlborough, Massachusetts
www.nea.org
Boston Harbor Distillery Booze & Blues Festival
June 2, 2024
Boston Harbor Distillery
Dorchester, Massachusetts
www.shkmusic.com
Manomet Music & Arts Festival
June 23, 2024
John Alden Sportsmen’s Club
Plymouth, Massachusetts
781.254.5986
www.rhythmroomentertainment.com
Mike Crandall Franklin Blues Festival
July 6, 2024
Franklin, Massachusetts
508.440.9978
www.franklin4th.com
Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival
July 12-13, 2024
Springfield, Massachusetts
springfieldjazzfest.com
Lowell Folk Festival
July 26-28, 2024
Lowell, Massachusetts
978.970.5000
lowellfolkfestival.org
Next Generation Blues Festival
July 27, 2024
John Alden Sportsmen’s Club
Plymouth, Massachusetts
781.254.5986
www.rhythmroomentertainment.com
Gloucester Blues Festival
August 10, 2024
Stage Fort Park
Gloucester, Massachusetts
207.691.0825
gloucesterbluesfestival.com
Salem Jazz & Soul Festival
August 17, 2024
Salem Willows Bandshell
Salem, Massachusetts
www.salemjazzsoul.org
North River Blues Festival
August 25, 2024
Marshfield, Massachusetts
781.254.5986
www.rhythmroomentertainment.com
FreshGrass Festival
September 20-22, 2024
MASS MoCA
North Adams, Massachusetts
freshgrass.com
Pioneer Valley
Brimfield Blues Fest
TBA
Brimfield Winery
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
413.245.3436
brimfieldwinery.com
Stone Soul Festival
TBA
Springfield, Massachusetts
ssfestival.weebly.com
Library Park Blues Festival
TBA
Library Field
Woburn, Massachusetts
www.bluesforveterans.org
Outermost Roots & Blues Festival
TBA
Nauset Beach
Orleans, Massachusetts
www.outermostfestival.com
MICHIGAN
Motor City Blues Festival
March 23, 2024
Fox Theatre
Detroit, Michigan
www.313presents.com
Mr. B’s Blues and Boogie Piano Celebration
April 20, 2024
The Ark
Ann Arbor, Michigan
734.761.1818
theark.org
Jackson Blues Festival
June 6-8, 2024
Tompkins Center
Rives Junction, Michigan
517.962.5939
jacksonbluesfest.com
Buttermilk Jamboree
June 14-16, 2024
Circle Pines Center
Delton, Michigan
269.623.5555
www.buttermilkjamboree.org
Alpena Blues Festival
June 15, 2024
Alpena County Fairgrounds
Alpena, Michigan
alpenablues.org
Blues, BBQ & Bourbon
June 15, 2024
Sullivan Field
Grand Rapids, Michigan
www.fansofvalleyfield.org
Marshall Blues Festival
June 22, 2024
Marshall, Michigan
www.marshallbluesfest.com
Blissfest
July 12-14, 2024
Blissfest Festival Farm
Harbor Springs, Michigan
231.348.7047
blissfest.org
Michigan Jazz Festival
July 21, 2024
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, Michigan
734.462.4403
michiganjazzfestival.org
JazzFest Michigan
July 31-August 3, 2024
Old Town
Lansing, Michigan
517.371.4600
jazzlansing.com
Port Sanilac Blues Festival
August 2-3, 2024
Downtown Harbor Park
Port Sanilac, Michigan
www.portsanilacbluesfestival.net
Ribs R&B Music Festival Weekend
August 9-11, 2024
Hart Plaza
Detroit, Michigan
800.794.7503
www.ribsrnbmusicfestival.com
Blues by the Bay Festival
August 23-25, 2024
Harbor Park
East Tawas, Michigan
www.bluesbythebaytawas.org
Marquette Area Blues Festival
August 31-September 2, 2024
Marquette, Michigan
marquetteareabluessociety.org
Brighton’s Smokin’ Jazz & Barbecue Blues Festival
September 6-7, 2024
Brighton, Michigan
810.227.5086
www.brightoncoc.org
Michigan BluesFest
September 18-21, 2024
Old Town
Lansing, Michigan
517.371.4600
michiganbluesfest.com
14 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
MINNESOTA
Red, White & Blues Festival
May 25-26, 2024
Sovereign Estate
Waconia, Minnesota
952.446.9957
www.sovereignestatewine.com
Smokin’ in Steele BBQ & Blues Festival
May 31-June 1, 2024
Steele County Fairgrounds
Owatonna, Minnesota
www.smokininsteele.com
Ambassadors’ Blues Fest
June 8, 2024
Minnesota Square Park
St. Peter, Minnesota
www.stpeterambassadors.com
Twin Cities Jazz Festival
June 21-22, 2024
Mears Park
St. Paul, Minnesota
www.twincitiesjazzfestival.com
Watona Park Blues Festival
July 13, 2024
Watona Park
Madelia, Minnesota
507.642.8822
www.visitmadelia.com
Bayfront Blues Festival
August 9-11, 2024
Bayfront Festival Park
Duluth, Minnesota
715.817.6933
www.bayfrontblues.com
MISSISSIPPI
Clarksdale Film & Music Festival
January 24-25, 2025
Clarksdale, Mississippi
662.624.5992
www.clarksdalefilmfestival.com
Gulf Coast Unity Festival
March 16, 2024
Gulfport, Mississippi
www.unityfestivalinc.org
Casey Jones Blues Fest
March 23, 2024
Water Valley, Mississippi
mainstreetwatervalley.org
HubFest
March 23, 2024
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
www.theadp.com
Catfish in the Alley
April 5-6, 2024
Columbus Mississippi
800.327.2686
visitcolumbusms.org
World Catfish Festival
April 6, 2024
Belzoni, Mississippi
662.247.4838
www.catfishcapitol.com
Crosstie Arts & Jazz Festival
April 6, 2024
Cleveland, Mississippi
www.crosstiefestival.com
Juke Joint Festival & Related Events
April 10-13, 2025
Clarksdale, Mississippi
662.624.5992blu
www.jukejointfestival.com
Cat Head Mini Blues Fest I
April 14, 2024
Clarksdale, Mississippi
662.624.5992
www.cathead.biz
Alcorn State University Jazz Festival
April 18 & 20, 2024
Vicksburg, Mississippi
601.877.6602
www.alcorn.edu/jazzfest
Downtown Crawfish Jam Music Festival
April 20, 2024
Walthall Park
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
dcjhburg.com
XJXN City with Soul Southern Soul Fest
April 20, 2024
Mississippi Coliseum
Jackson, Mississippi
678.322.8098
downtown-jackson.com
Double Decker Arts Festival
April 26-27, 2024
Oxford, Mississippi
662.232.2477
doubledeckerfestival.com
Natchez Trace Festival
April 26-27, 2024
Kosciusko, Mississippi
662.289.2981
kapartnership.org
Bones Fest XXVIII
May 2-5, 2024
Shack-Up Inn
Clarksdale, Mississippi
rhythmbones.com
Market Street Festival
May 3-4, 2024
Columbus, Mississippi
662.328.6305
www.marketstreetfestival.com
Kimbrough Cotton Patch Soul Blues Festival
May 3-5, 2024
Faulkner Park
Holly Springs, Mississippi
kimbroughcottonpatchsoulbluesfest.com
Leland Crawfish Festival
May 4, 2024
Leland, Mississippi
662.347.4223
www.lelandchamber.com
Pre-Mother’s Day Extravaganza
May 4, 2024
Washington County Convention Center
Greenville, Mississippi
601.218.6752
www.facebook.com/bone40productions
Clarksdale Caravan Music Fest
May 11, 2024
Clarksdale, Mississippi
www.clarksdalecaravan.com
Pinetop Boogie and Crawfish Boil
May 11, 2024
Ground Zero Blues Club
Clarksdale, Mississippi
pinetopperkinsfoundation.org
Mississippi Makers Fest
May 11, 2024
Entergy Plaza at the Two Mississippi Museums
Jackson, Mississippi
601.292.7121
www.ardenland.net
Mother’s Day Blues Festival
May 12, 2024
Forrest County Multipurpose Center
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
734.994.0138
www.jtrproductions.com
71st Annual Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival
May 12-19, 2024
Meridian, Mississippi
601.938.7427
www.jimmierodgers.com
Women in Blues Festival
May 18, 2024
Clarksdale, Mississippi
www.womeninblues.org
World Championship Old- Time Piano Playing
Contest & Festival
May 23-26, 2024
Oxford, Mississippi
662.801.2251
oldtimepianocontest.com
Ground Zero Blues Club 23rd Anniversary Weekend
May 24-25, 2024
Ground Zero Blues Club
Clarksdale, Mississippi
662.621.9009
www.groundzerobluesclub.com
Deak’s Harmonica Block Party
March 25, 2024
Clarksdale, Mississippi
deakharp.com
Bad Apple Blues Festival
May 26, 2024
Bad Apple Blues Club
Clarksdale, Mississippi
www.facebook.com/badapplebluesclub
Soul Blues Mega Fest 2024
May 26, 2024
Sam Coopwood Park
Holly Springs, Mississippi
www.eventbrite.com/e/soul-blues-mega-fest-
2024-tickets-852435767327
15 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
Wall Hill Blues Fest
May 26, 2024
Byhalia, Mississippi
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-12th-annual-wall-hill-
blues-fest-tickets-852593438927
Tupelo Elvis Festival
June 6-9, 2024
Tupelo, Mississippi
662.841.6598
www.tupeloelvisfestival.com
Burnside Music Fest
June 8, 2024
Ripley, Mississippi
662.512.0226
www.ripleymsmainstreet.com
Pinetop Perkins Foundation Workshop Experience
June 11-14, 2024
Hopson Plantation & Shack Up Inn
Clarksdale, Mississippi
pinetopperkinsfoundation.org
Bentonia Blues Festival
June 13-15, 2024
Bentonia, Mississippi
662.528.1900
visityazoo.org
Pinetop Perkins Workshop Showcase
June 14, 2024
Ground Zero Blues Club
Clarksdale, Mississippi
pinetopperkinsfoundation.org
Birthplace of American Music Festival
June 14-16, 2024
Clarksdale, Mississippi
662.621.2221
bamfestms.com
St. Rose BBQ & Blues Festival
June 28, 2024
St. Rose de Lima
Catholic Church
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
228.467.7347
www.facebook.com/SaintRoseDeLimaBSL
North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic
June 28-29, 2024
Betty Davis Ponderosa
Waterford, Mississippi
nmshillcountrypicnic.com
Cycles, Bikes, and Blues Weekend
June 29, 2024
New Albany, Mississippi
662.534.3438
www.newalbanymainstreet.com
Hill Country Blues Reunion
July 6, 2024
Ripley, Mississippi
www.facebook.com/garry.burnside.10
Grassroots Blues Festival
July 13, 2024
Elliott Field
Duck Hill, Mississippi
www.facebook.com/grassrootsblues
Delta Soule Picnic Festival
July 13, 2024
Warfield Point Park
Greenville, Mississippi
601.218.6752
www.facebook.com/bone40productions
Farish Forward Festival
July 27, 2024
Jackson, Mississippi
www.farishforwardfest.com
2024 Jackson Music Awards
July 29, 2024
Jackson Convention Center Trustmark Ballroom
Jackson, Mississippi
601.862.6629
jmaainc.com
Jus’ Blues Music Foundation Awards Week
July 31-August 3, 2024
IP Casino & Resort Spa
Biloxi, Mississippi
678.403.1993
www.jusblues.org
Bikes, Blues & Bayous
August 3, 2024
Greenwood, Mississippi
662.453.4152
bikesbluesbayous.raceroster.com
Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival
August 9-11, 2024
Clarksdale, Mississippi
www.sunflowerfest.org
Cat Head 22nd Anniversary Weekend
August 9-11, 2024
Clarksdale, Mississippi
662.624.5992
www.cathead.biz
Memphis Tri-State Blues Festival
August 17, 2024
Landers Center
Southaven, Mississippi
www.landerscenter.com
74th Annual Otha Turner G.O.A.T. Picnic
August 30-31, 2024
Northwest Shrine Club
Coldwater, Mississippi
www.facebook.com/goatpicnic
Booker Fest
August 30-September 1, 2024
100 Men Hall
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
100menhall.com
Red’s Old Timers Blues Festival
August 31, 2024
Martin Luther King Park
Clarksdale, Mississippi
www.facebook.com/redsoldtimersbluesfestival
Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues & Heritage Festival
September 7, 2024
Jackson County Fairgrounds
Pascagoula, Mississippi
www.msgulfcoastblues.com
BenFest
September 7, 2024
On the grounds of Studio-B
Columbus, Mississippi
662.327.1789
awesomeam.com
Hill Country Boucherie and Blues Picnic
September 7, 2024
Home Place Pastures
Como, Mississippi
662.426.6067
homeplacepastures.com
Biloxi Seafood Festival
September 14, 2024
Biloxi, Mississippi
228.604.0014
mscoastchamber.com
Mighty Roots
Music Festival
September 9-13, 2024
Stovall, Mississippi
www.mightyrootsmusicfestival.com
Oxford Blues Festival
September 13-14, 2024
Oxford, Mississippi
662.202.4345
oxfordbluesfest.com
47th Annual Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage
Festival
September 21, 2024
Greenville, Mississippi
662.335.3523
www.deltabluesms.org
Black Prairie Blues Festival
September 20-21, 2024
West Point, Mississippi
662.275.7819
blackprairiebluesmuseum.com
Sam Chatmon Blues Festival
September 27-28, 2024
Hollandale, Mississippi
662.579.5580
www.hollandaleblues.com
Historic Mobile Street Renaissance Festival
September 27-28, 2024
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
601.818.9275
mobile-street-festival.com
Tallahatchie Riverfest
September 28, 2024
New Albany, Mississippi
662.534.1010
www.visitnewalbany.com
Highway 61 Blues Festival
October 5, 2024
Leland, Mississippi
662.347.4223
www.highway61blues.com
Bukka White Blues Festival
October 12, 2024
Aberdeen, Mississippi
662.369.9440
bukkawhitebluesfestival.com
16 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
Gateway to the Delta Festival
October 12, 2024
Charleston, Mississippi
662.647.0942
charlestongatewayfestival.org
Cat Head Mini Blues Fest II
October 13, 2024
Clarksdale, Mississippi
662.624.5992
www.cathead.biz
Super Blues Sunday
October 13, 2024
Clarksdale, Mississippi
662.624.5992
www.cathead.biz
Pinetop Perkins Homecoming Celebration
October 13, 2024
Hopson Plantation & Shack Up Inn
Clarksdale, Mississippi
pinetopperkinsfoundation.org
Mississippi Delta Tennessee Williams Festival
October 17-19, 2024
Clarksdale, Mississippi
deltawilliamsfestival.com
Delta Hot Tamale Festival
October 17-19, 2024
Greenville, Mississippi
662.378.3121
www.mainstreetgreenville.com
Deep Blues Festival
October 17-20, 2024
Clarksdale, Mississippi
deepbluesfest.com
Hambone Festival
October 24-27, 2024
Hambone Gallery
Clarksdale, Mississippi
662.403.8810
www.stanstreet.com
Cruz’n the Crossroads Car & Truck Show
October 25-26, 2024
Clarksdale, Mississippi
662.902.4181
www.facebook.com/cruznthecrossroads
New Year’s at the Crossroads
December 31, 2024
Clarksdale, Mississippi
662.624.5992
www.cathead.biz
Mississippi Blues Marathon
February 22, 2025
Jackson, Mississippi
504.454.6561
msbluesmarathon.events
Cotton District Arts Festival
April 19, 2025
Starkville, Mississippi
662.268.8374
www.starkvillearts.net
Great Delta Bear Aair
Cancelled for 2024
Rolling Fork, Mississippi
662.907.0273
greatdeltabearaair.org
Mississippi Blues Trail Poker Run
TBA
New Albany, Mississippi
662.534.3438
www.newalbanymainstreet.com
Sam Mosley Freedom Fest
TBA
New Albany, Mississippi
662.534.3438
www.newalbanymainstreet.com
Blues on the Porch
TBA
Holly Springs, Mississippi
662.278.0388
bluesontheporch.com
Lauren Rogers Museum of Art’s Blues Bash
TBA
Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
Laurel, Mississippi
601.649.6374
www.lrma.org
Southern Miss Jazz and Blues Festival
TBA
Gulf Park Campus
Long Beach, Mississippi
228.865.4500
www.usm.edu/jazz-blues-festival
Hill Country Harmonica
TBA
Foxfire Ranch
Waterford, Mississippi
662.278.0279
www.hillcountryharmonica.com
B. B. King Homecoming
TBA
Fletcher Park & Club Ebony
Indianola, Mississippi
662.887.9539
bbkingmuseum.org
Money Road Unity Festival
TBA
Greenwood, Mississippi
662.299.9150
www.awesomeam.com
Summit Street Unity Festival
TBA
McComb, Mississippi
601.395.6433
www.facebook.com/summitstreetunityfestival
B.B.’s Big Birthday Bash
TBA
Club Ebony
Indianola, Mississippi
662.887.9539
bbkingmuseum.org
Walls Delta Festival
TBA
Walls, Mississippi
662.781.1282
www.townofwalls.com
Wing Dang Doodle Festival
TBA
Gaddis Park
Forest, Mississippi
601.469.4332
www.wingdangdoodlefestival.com
International Conference on the Blues
TBA
Delta State University
Cleveland, Mississippi
www.deltastate.edu/bluesconference
Oktoberfest
TBA
Carthage Coliseum
Carthage, Mississippi
601.267.9231
www.leakems.com
Dancing Rabbit Festival
TBA
Macon, Mississippi
662.726.4456
www.facebook.com/dancingrabbitfestival
Mississippi John Hurt Homecoming Festival
TBA
Avalon, Mississippi
www.msjohnhurtfoundation.org
Tommy Johnson Blues Festival
TBA
Jackson, Mississippi
www.facebook.com/tommyjohnsonblues
The Township Blues Festival
TBA
The Township at Colony Park
Ridgeland, Mississippi
888.818.7349
www.townshipblues.com
Kingfish Homecoming
TBA
Clarksdale, Mississippi
662.624.5992
www.cathead.biz
MISSOURI
Missouri Blues Fest
January 13, 2024
The Blue Note
Columbia, Missouri
573.874.1944
thebluenote.com
16th Annual Gateway Blues Festival
March 29, 2024
Stifel Theatre
St. Louis, Missouri
314.499.7600
www.stifeltheatre.com
18th and Vine Jazz Festival
April 17-19, 2024
Gem Theater
Kansas City, Missouri
816.604.1000
mcckc.edu/events/jazz-festival.aspx
17 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
WashMo BBQ & Bluesfest
April 26-28, 2024
Washington, Missouri
636.239.1743
www.downtownwashmo.org
Lorie Smith Blues Fest
May 5, 2024
McClung Park
Jeerson City, Missouri
573.353.2601
moblues.org
Gladstone Summertime Bluesfest
May 17-18, 2024
Linden Square
Gladstone, Missouri
816.436.4523
www.gladstonechamber.com/bluesfest
13th Annual Stomp the Blues out of Homelessness
June 8, 2024
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks
Springfield, Missouri
stompthebluesoutofhomelessness.com
Blues at the Arch
August 9-11, 2024
Gateway Arch Park
St. Louis, Missouri
314.881.2015
www.archpark.org
Big Muddy Blues Festival
September 1, 2024
Laclede’s Landing
St. Louis, Missouri
314.517.6486
www.lacledeslanding.com
Discover Farmington’s Blues, Brews, & BBQ
September 20-21, 2024
Farmington, Missouri
573.756.1701
discoverfarmingtonmo.com
Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival
September 21, 2024
St. Louis, Missouri
oldwebsterjazzfest.com
HawkFest
TBA
Coleman Hawkins Park
St. Joseph, Missouri
www.colemanhawkins.org
Hermann Wine & Jazz Festival
TBA
Hermann, Missouri
573.789.0771
hermannjazz.com
MONTANA
Montana Folk Festival
July 12-14, 2024
Butte, Montana
montanafolkfestival.com
Symes Hot Springs Blues Festival
July 26-27, 2024
Hot Springs, Montana
406.741.2361
www.symeshotspringsbluesfestival.com
Riverfront Blues Festival
August 9-10, 2024
Riverfront Park
Libby, Montana
riverfrontbluesfestival.com
River City Roots Festival
September 6-7, 2024
Missoula, Montana
406.543.4238
www.rivercityrootsfestival.com
Big Sky Blues Festival
Postponed until 2025
Noxon, Montana
406.370.1288
www.bigskyblues.com
Flathead Lake Blues Festival
TBA
Flathead Harbor
Lakeside, Montana
800.338.5072
glaciermt.com
NEBRASKA
Omaha Summer Arts Festival
June 7-9, 2024
Omaha, Nebraska
www.summerarts.org
ZooFest
July 4-6, 2024
The Zoo Bar
Lincoln, Nebraska
402.435.8754
zoobar.com
Playing with Fire
July 11-13, 2024
Omaha, Nebraska
www.playingwithfireomaha.net
Omaha Jazz Festival
July 20, 2024
Stinson Park
Omaha, Nebraska
402.968.0984
omahajazzfestival.com
In the Market for Blues
August 3, 2024
Omaha, Nebraska
omahablues.com
LOVAM Jazz Festival
August 31, 2024
Turner Park
Omaha, Nebraska
402.968.0984
hallinscorp.com
Nebraska Folk & Roots Festival
TBA
Lincoln, Nebraska
402.435.5335
www.facebook.com/nebraskafolkandroots
NEVADA
Reno Jazz Festival
April 25-27, 2024
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, Nevada
775.784.4278
www.unr.edu/jazz-festival
Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz and R&B Festival
May 4-5, 2024
Clark County Government Amphitheater
Las Vegas, Nevada
cityoflightsmusicfestival.com
Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival
June 14-15, 2024
The Row
Reno, Nevada
www.caesars.com/the-row-reno/events/
bbq-brews-and-blues-festival
Jazz and Beyond – Carson City Music Festival
August 16-25, 2024
Carson City, Nevada
775.883.4154
jazzcarsoncity.com
Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-O
August 28-September 2, 2024
Nugget Casino Resort
Sparks, Nevada
888.868.4438
www.nuggetribcooko.com
Big Blues Bender
September 5-8, 2024
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
bigbluesbender.com
Nevada Blues Festival
TBA
Las Vegas, Goodsprings, and Sandy Valley, Nevada
nevadabluesfestival.com
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Wake the Lake
May 17-19, 2024
Weirs Beach, New Hampshire
wakethelakenh.com
White Mountain Boogie n’ Blues Festival
August 16-18, 2024
Thornton, New Hampshire
603.726.3867
www.whitemountainboogie.com
Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival
September 28-29, 2024
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
pmest.org
Harvest Moon Blues Festival
TBA
Melody Mountain Farm
Warren, New Hampshire
603.764.5503
melodymountainfarm.com
18 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
Blues on the Range
TBA
The Range
Mason, New Hampshire
granitestateblues.org
Londonderry Blues Festival
TBA
Londonderry, New Hampshire
844.650.8387
vetscount.org
Portsmouth Jazz + Blues Festival
TBA
Portwalk Place
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
www.portwalkplace.com
NEW JERSEY
South Orange International Blues Festival: Winter
Edition
January 27, 2024
South Orange Performing Arts Center
South Orange, New Jersey
973.313.2787
www.sopacnow.org
Exit Zero Jazz Festival
April 19-21 + October 24-27, 2024
Cape May, New Jersey
www.exitzerojazzfestival.com
New Jersey Folk Festival
April 27, 2024
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
www.njfolkfest.org
Juneteenth Celebration
June 9, 2024
Freehold, New Jersey
mcdiversityalliance.com
Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic
July 4, 2024
Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Camden, New Jersey
blackbirdpresents.com
Anglesea Blues Festival / New Jersey State
Barbecue Championship
July 12-14, 2024
North Wildwood, New Jersey
609.523.6565
angleseablues.com
Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival
August 24, 2024
Long Branch, New Jersey
jsjbf.org
Montclair Jazz Festival
September 14, 2024
Montclair, New Jersey
973.744.2273
www.montclairjazzfestival.org
Veterans Music Fest
November 9, 2024
Marlboro, New Jersey
njveteranschamber.com
Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest
May 30-June 1, 2025
Sussex County Fairgrounds
Augusta, New Jersey
www.crawfishfest.com
Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival
TBA
Morristown, New Jersey
www.morristownjazzandblues.com
County Seat Jazz & Blues Street Fest
TBA
Freehold, New Jersey
732.333.0094
downtownfreehold.com
NEW MEXICO
Crawdaddy Blues Fest
May 18-19, 2024
Mine Shaft Tavern
Madrid, New Mexico
505.473.0743
www.themineshafttavern.com
Silver City Blues Festival
May 25-26, 2024
Gough Park
Silver City, New Mexico
575.538.2505
www.silvercitybluesfestival.org
Santa Fe Blues Festival
October 19, 2024
Villa Linda Park
Santa Fe, New Mexico
santafebluesfestival.com
Albuquerque Blues & Brews
TBA
Albuquerque, New Mexico
www.abqbluesandbrews.com
NEW YORK
The Rhythms & Movements of African American
Culture Festival
February 12-18, 2024
Abrons Art Center
New York, New York
www.asaseyaaent.org
Bualo Blues & Roots Festival
April 20, 2024
Bualo RiverWorks
Bualo, New York
716.342.2292
bualoriverworks.com
New York State Blues Festival
June 13-15, 2024
Chevy Court
New York State Fairgrounds
Syracuse, New York
www.nysbluesfest.com
Juneteenth NY
June 14-19, 2024
Brooklyn, New York
646.585.0456
juneteenthny.com
Finger Lakes Wine Festival
July 26-28, 2024
Watkins Glen, New York
607.535.2486
www.flwinefest.com
Lima Crossroads Festival
August 1-4, 2024
Lima, New York
limafest.org
Chenango Blues Festival
August 16-17, 2024
Chenango County Fairgrounds
Norwich, New York
www.chenangobluesfest.org
Red, White & Blues Festival
September 6-7, 2024
Fredonia, New York
festivalsfredoniany.org
Dirt Farmer Festival
TBA
Arrowood Farms
Accord, New York
dirtfarmerfestival.com
Washington Square Park Folk Festival
TBA
Greenwich Village
New York, NY
www.wspfolkfest.com
Art is Alive
TBA
Weeksville Heritage Center
Brooklyn, New York
www.asaseyaaent.org
Brooklyn Folk Festival
TBA
Brooklyn, New York
www.brooklynfolkfest.com
Niagara Falls Blues Festival
TBA
Niagara Falls, New York
716.417.4364
www.niagarafallsbluesfest.org
Big Eyed Blues Festival
TBA
Brooklyn, New York
bigeyedblues.org
Roots & Ruckus Fest
TBA
Jalopy Theatre
Brooklyn, New York
jalopytheatre.org
Mountain Jam
TBA
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Bethel, New York
www.facebook.com/mountainjamfest
Jazz & Blues Celebration
TBA
Long Beach, New York
516.307.2787
www.aip4arts.org
19 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
Hudson River Park Blues BBQ Festival
TBA
Hudson River Park
New York, New York
212.627.2020
hudsonriverpark.org
Blues on the Bridge
TBA
Binghamton, New York
607.724.3457
bluesonthebridge.com
NORTH CAROLINA
North Carolina Jazz Festival
February 1-3, 2024
Wilmington, North Carolina
910.793.1111
ncjazzfestival.org
6th Annual Queen City Blues Festival
March 2, 2024
Bojangles Coliseum
Charlotte, North Carolina
704.335.3100
www.boplex.com
MerleFest
April 25-28, 2024
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, North Carolina
800.343.7857
merlefest.org
Music Maker’s Freight Train Blues
May 3-June 21, 2024
Carrboro Town Commons
Carrboro, North Carolina
musicmaker.org/freight-train-blues
Bear Shadow
May 11-12, 2024
Winfield Farm
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
bearshadownc.com
NC Blues Week and Blues & Foods Market
May 11-19, 2024
Greensboro, North Carolina
piedmontblues.org
Durham Blues & Brews Festival
May 18, 2024
Durham Central Park
Durham, North Carolina
durhambluesandbrewsfestival.com
Festival for the Eno
July 4 & 6, 2024
West Point on the Eno City Park
Durham, North Carolina
enofest.org
John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival
August 31-September 1, 2024
Oak Hollow Park
High Point, North Carolina
336.819.5299
coltranejazzfest.com
North Carolina Folk Festival
September 6-8, 2024
Greensboro, North Carolina
ncfolkfestival.com
Cape Fear Blues Festival
TBA
Wilmington, North Carolina
www.capefearblues.org
New River Blues Festival
TBA
River House Inn
Grassy Creek, North Carolina
www.facebook.com/NEWRIVERBLUESFESTIVAL.info
NORTH DAKOTA
Fargo Winter Blues Festival
March 27, 2024
Drekker Brewhalla Magic Factory
Fargo, North Dakota
fargoblues.com
Buggies-N-Blues Block Party and Car Show
June 8-9, 2024
Mandan, North Dakota
701.751.2983
www.buggies-n-blues.org
Blues on the Red
June 29, 2024
Grand Forks, North Dakota
701.757.4051
downtownforks.com
Fargo Blues Festival
August 9-10, 2024
Newman Outdoor Field
Fargo, North Dakota
fargoblues.com
OHIO
Cincy Winter Blues Experience V
February 10, 2024
Manor House
Mason, Ohio
513.836.1118
winterbluesexperience.com
Pickle’s Blues Weekend
March 1-2, 2024
Old City Prime
Lima, Ohio
419.227.7463
www.oldcityprime.com
River City Blues Festival
March 15-16, 2024
The Lafayette Hotel
Marietta, Ohio
740.376.0222
bjfm.org
GACBS Bluesfest
March 23, 2024
Lima Civic Center
Lima, Ohio
513.739.2583
cincyblues.org
Logan Washboard Arts & Music Festival
June 13-15, 2024
Logan, Ohio
www.loganwashboardfestival.com
Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival
June 14-16, 2024
Creekside District
Gahanna, Ohio
614.418.9114
www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com
13th Annual Sean Carney’s Blues for a Cure
June 28-29, 2024
Sally Bualo Park
Cadiz, Ohio
614.906.4700
www.bluesforacure.com
Cincy Blues Fest
July 13, 2024
Village Green Park
Fairfield, Ohio
513.739.2583
cincyblues.org
Kent Blues Festival
July 13, 2024
Kent, Ohio
www.kentbluesfest.com
Jazz & Rib Fest
July 19-21, 2024
West Bank Park &
Bicentennial Park
Columbus, Ohio
www.hotribscooljazz.org
Canal Winchester Blues & Ribfest
July 26-27, 2024
Canal Winchester, Ohio
614.270.5053
www.bluesandribfest.com
Big Bend Blues Bash
August 2-3, 2024
Pomeroy, Ohio
bigbendbluesbash.com
Lebanon Blues Festival
August 2-3, 2024
Lebanon, Ohio
513.268.6069
lebanonbluesfestival.com
Springfield Jazz & Blues Fest
August 9-10, 2024
Springfield, Ohio
www.springfieldjazzbluesfest.com
CBUS Soul Fest
August 17, 2024
Columbus, Ohio
www.sciotomile.com/Cbus-Soul-Fest
Dayton African American Cultural Festival
August 17-18, 2024
Dayton, Ohio
937.715.5121
www.daacf.com/index.html
Black Swamp Arts Festival
September 6-8, 2024
Bowling Green, Ohio
www.blackswampfest.org
20 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
Pyramid Hill Art Fair
September 28-29, 2024
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum
Hamilton, Ohio
513.868.8336
www.pyramidhill.org
Dayton Jazz Festival
TBA
Dayton, Ohio
937.333.8400
www.downtowndayton.org
Dayton Blues Festival
TBA
Dayton, Ohio
937.333.8400
www.downtowndayton.org
Dayton Funk Festival
TBA
Dayton, Ohio
937.333.8400
www.downtowndayton.org
Rhythm on the River Music Festival
TBA
Columbus, Ohio
www.sciotomile.com/rhythm-on-the-river
Hot Licks Blues Fest
TBA
Granville, Ohio
hotlicksbluesfest.org
TruBlues 97.5 Marion Blues Festival
TBA
Marion, Ohio
trublues975.com
Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival
TBA
Akron, Ohio
www.rubbercityjazz.org
OKLAHOMA
Bixby Rotary BBQ’n Blues Festival
May 16-18, 2024
Washington Irving Memorial Park
Bixby, Oklahoma
918.549.8065
www.bixbyrotarybbq.com
Tulsa Juneteenth Festival
June 13-15, 2024
Tulsa, Oklahoma
918.764.8833
www.tulsajuneteenth.org
Rentiesville Dusk til Dawn Blues Festival
August 31-September 2, 2024
Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame
Rentiesville, Oklahoma
918.855.0978
dcminnerblues.com
Arcadia Blues Festival
TBA
Arcadia, Oklahoma
arcadiabluesfestival.com
OREGON
Rose City Blues
February 23-25, 2024
Alberta Abbey
Portland, Oregon
www.albertaabbey.org
Winter Music Festival
March 9, 2024
Milwaukie Elks Lodge
Milwaukie, Oregon
503.880.7171
winterbluesfest.net
Beach, Bike & Blues Festival
May 4, 2024
Alsea Bay Bridge
Visitor Center & Museum
Waldport, Oregon
541.563.3500
findyourselfinwaldport.com
Blues Carnaval
May 10, 2024
Aladdin Theater
Portland, Oregon
503.206.6709
www.hcao.org
Waterfront Blues Festival
July 4-7, 2024
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Portland, Oregon
waterfrontbluesfest.com
Bigfoot Blues Festival
July 27-28, 2024
Port of Brookings Harbor
Brookings, Oregon
541.469.2218
www.portofbrookingsharbor.com
Pickathon
August 1-4, 2024
Pendarvis Farm
Happy Valley, Oregon
pickathon.com
Blues in the Gorge
October 2-6, 2024
Menucha Retreat and Conference Center
Corbett, Oregon
503.695.2243
menucha.org/programs/blues
Rogue Blues Society Blues Revue
TBA
Medford, Oregon
www.rogueblues.org
PENNSYLVANIA
Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest
April 5-14, 2024
Reading, Pennsylvania
610.898.1930
www.berksjazzfest.com
Blues, Brews & Barbecue
May 4, 2024
Capitol Theatre Center
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
717.263.0202
www.thecapitoltheatre.org
Delaney Chevrolet Westsylvania Jazz & Blues
Festival
May 24-25, 2024
Indiana, Pennsylvania
724.465.2787
westsylvaniajazzandblues.org
Chester County
Blues Barbecue
June 1, 2024
Wyndsor Farm
Elverson, Pennsylvania
www.chestercountyblues.com
Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival
June 15, 2024
Honesdale, Pennsylvania
www.honesdalerootsandrhythm.com
Franklin Blues & Barbecue Festival
June 15-16, 2024
Franklin, Pennsylvania
412.585.0360
www.franklinbluesandbbq.org
Billtown Blues Festival
June 21-22, 2024
Lycoming County Fairgrounds
Hughesville, Pennsylvania
570.584.4480
www.billtownblues.org
Allentown Blues, Brews & Barbecue
June 22, 2024
Allentown, Pennsylvania
610.349.2180
downtownallentown.com
Briggs Farm Blues Festival
July 11-13, 2024
Nescopeck, Pennsylvania
570.379.3342
www.briggsfarm.com
Blast Furnace Blues Festival
July 19-20, 2024
SteelStacks
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
610.332.1300
www.steelstacks.org
Bucks County Blues Festival
July 20, 2024
Snipes Farm
Morrisville, Pennsylvania
bucksbluesfest.com
AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival
July 26-27, 2024
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
814.539.1889
www.floodcitymusic.com
Anson B. Nixon Park Roots & Blues Festival
July 27, 2024
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
610.883.9088
ansonbnixonpark.org
Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival
July 27-28, 2024
Pittsburgh Shrine Center
Cheswick, Pennsylvania
pghbluesfestival.com
21 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
Erie’s Blues & Jazz Festival
August 3-4, 2024
Frontier Park
Erie, Pennsylvania
eriebluesandjazz.com
Philadelphia Folk Festival
August 16-18, 2024
Old Pool Farm
Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania
folkfest.org
East Petersburg Blues Festival
August 31, 2024
East Petersburg, Pennsylvania
215.802.0500
www.facebook.com/eastpetebluesfest
Haverford Township Music Festival
September 7, 2024
Havertown, Pennsylvania
haverfordmusicfestival.org
Phoenixville Blues Festival
September 7, 2024
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
pvilleblues.org
Mainline Music Festival
September 28, 2024
Wilson Farm Park
Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania
mainlinemusicfest.com
Reading Blues Fest
November 22-24, 2024
Reading, Pennsylvania
610.898.1930
www.readingbluesfest.com
BCBS Spring Fever Footstomper
TBA
VFW Post 5542
Terchon Post
Levittown, Pennsylvania
215.946.4794
www.facebook.com/BUCKSCOUNTYBLUES
BCBS Fall Footstomper
TBA
VFW Post 5542
Terchon Post
Levittown, Pennsylvania
215.946.4794
www.facebook.com/BUCKSCOUNTYBLUES
Highmark Blues & Heritage Festival
TBA
Highmark Stadium
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
412.339.1011
blues.awaacc.org
RHODE ISLAND
Newport Folk Festival
July 26-28, 2024
Fort Adams State Park
Newport, Rhode Island
newportfolk.org
Newport Jazz Festival
August 2-4, 2024
Fort Adams State Park
Newport, Rhode Island
newportjazz.org
Rhythm & Roots Festival
August 30-September 1, 2024
Ninigret Park
Charlestown, Rhode Island
rhythmandroots.com
Rhode Island Seafood Festival
September 7-8, 2024
India Point Park
Providence, Rhode Island
www.riseafoodfest.com
Rhode Island Blues Fest
TBA
Cranston, Rhode Island
401.464.8855
ribluesfest.com
SOUTH CAROLINA
Martin Luther King, Jr. Blues Festival
January 13-15, 2024
Carolina Hall
Chester, South Carolina
www.facebook.com/MLKJrBluesFestival
Deep Winter Blues
February 17, 2024
Hagood Mill Historic Site
Pickens, South Carolina
864.898.2936
www.hagoodmillhistoricsite.com
Mac Arnold’s 18th Annual Cornbread & Collard
Greens Blues Festival
April 13, 2024
Fountain Inn, South Carolina
www.macarnold.com/tour
Lowcountry Cajun Festival
April 13, 2024
James Island County Park
Charleston, South Carolina
843.795.4386
www.ccprc.com
18th Annual Blues by the Sea
April 14, 2024
Freshfields Village Green
Kiawah Island, South Carolina
freshfieldsvillage.com
Charleston Jazz Festival
April 18-21, 2024
Charleston, South Carolina
843.641.0011
charlestonjazz.com
Mauldin Blues & Jazz Festival
April 20, 2024
Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater
Mauldin, South Carolina
864.335.4862
mauldinculturalcenter.org
Piedmont Blues & Roots Festival
May 4, 2024
Laurens, South Carolina
864.984.3933
www.laurensbluesandroots.com
Southern Soul Mother’s Day Extravaganza
May 11, 2024
Rock Hill, South Carolina
www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-southern-soul-moth-
ers-day-extravaganza-tickets-861499116047
Blues, Brews and BBQ
May 16, 2024
Greenville Downtown Airport
Greenville, South Carolina
864.283.0345
tenatthetop.org
Six Mile Issaqueena Festival
May 18, 2024
Six Mile, South Carolina
864.868.2653
www.sixmilesc.org
Southern Soul Fest
May 18, 2024
Lynchburg, South Carolina
www.eventbrite.com/e/southern-soul-fest-
2024-tickets-845505699307
Southern Soul Cooler Fest
May 18, 2024
Phatzman Cave
Darlington, South Carolina
www.eventbrite.com/e/southern-soul-cooler-fest-
tickets-792713997907
Spoleto Festival USA
May 22-June 9, 2024
Charleston, South Carolina
843.722.2764
spoletousa.org
Piccolo Spoleto Festival
May 24-June 9, 2024
Charleston, South Carolina
843.724.7305
www.piccolospoleto.com
Sparkle City Rhythm & Ribs Festival
June 1, 2024
Barnet Park
Spartanburg, South Carolina
864.680.6674
rhythmandribs.org
Juneteenth Celebration
June 22, 2024
Historic Harriet Barber House & Grounds
Hopkins, South Carolina
803.261.5596
www.facebook.com/HistoricHarrietBarberHouse
23rd Annual Greenwood Blues Cruise
July 11-13, 2024
Multiple Venues
Greenwood, South Carolina
864.942.8448
www.uptowngreenwood.com
22 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
South Carolina Jazz Festival
TBA
Cheraw, South Carolina
www.scjazzfestival.com
Blues & Jazz Festival
TBA
Rock Hill, South Carolina
803.328.2165
www.yorkcountyarts.org
BBQ Blues & Soul
TBA
Historic Harriet Barber House & Grounds
Hopkins, South Carolina
803.261.5596
www.facebook.com/HistoricHarrietBarberHouse
SOUTH DAKOTA
Oahe Blues Fest
July 27, 2024
Grey Goose Store & Social Club
Pierre, South Dakota
605.945.0794
www.facebook.com/GreyGooseStore
Deadwood Jam
September 13-14, 2024
Deadwood, South Dakota
www.deadwoodjam.com
TENNESSEE
International Blues Challenge
January 16-20, 2024
Memphis, Tennessee
901.527.2583
blues.org
8th Annual Cashville Blues Festival
March 8, 2024
Andrew Jackson Hall
Nashville, Tennessee
615.782.4040
www.tpac.org
Big Ears Festival
March 21-24, 2024
Knoxville, Tennessee
bigearsfestival.org
Riverbeat Music Festival
May 3-5, 2024
Tom Lee Park
Memphis, Tennessee
riverbeat.com
45th Annual Blues Music Awards
May 9, 2024
Memphis, Tennessee
901.527.2583
blues.org
Southern Skies Music & Whiskey Festival
May 11, 2024
World’s Fair Park
Knoxville, Tennessee
865.637.4561
southernskiesmusicfestival.com
Art for All Festival
May 11, 2024
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Memphis, Tennessee
901ArtForAll.com
Exit 56 Blues Fest
May 25-26, 2024
West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center
Brownsville, Tennessee
731.779.9000
www.exit56blues.com
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
June 13-16, 2024
Manchester, Tennessee
www.bonnaroo.com
Music City Freedom Festival
June 15-16, 2024
Hadley Park
Nashville, Tennessee
615.525.0392
www.musiccityfreedomfest.com
Between the Lakes Blues & Music Festival
June 22, 2024
Rose Center
Morristown, Tennessee
www.facebook.com/bluesbetweenthelakes
Jeerson Street Jazz & Blues Festival
July 20, 2024
Nashville, Tennessee
615.726.5867
www.nashvillejazzandbluesfest.com
Muddy Roots Music Festival
August 31-September 1, 2024
Junebug Ranch
Cookeville, Tennessee
www.muddyroots.com
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
September 13-15, 2024
Bristol, Tennessee & Virginia
423.573.1927
bristolrhythm.com
AmericanaFest
September 17-21, 2024
Nashville, Tennessee
americanamusic.org
Louie Bluie Music & Arts Festival
September 28, 2024
Cove Lake State Park
Caryville, Tennessee
423.494.0283
louiebluie.org
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
September 28-29, 2024
The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
Franklin, Tennessee
pilgrimagefestival.com
Mempho Music Fest
October 4-6, 2024
Radians Amphitheater at Memphis Botanic Garden
Memphis, Tennessee
memphofest.com
Hatchie Fall Fest
October 19, 2024
Brownsville, Tennessee
731.779.9000
www.hatchiefallfest.com
RiverArtsFest
October 19-20, 2024
Riverside Drive
Memphis, Tennessee
riverartsmemphis.org
Riverbend Festival
On hiatus for 2024
Chattanooga, Tennessee
www.riverbendfestival.com
Crooked Eye Blues Fest
TBA
Robertson County
Fairgrounds
Springfield, Tennessee
805.625.1332
www.facebook.com/crookedeyebluesfest
WCTE PBS Blues & Brews Craft Beer Festival
TBA
Cookeville, Tennessee
931.528.2222
www.wcte.org
WLOK Stone Soul Picnic
TBA
Memphis, Tennessee
901.527.9565
www.wlok.com/stone-soul-picnic
TEXAS
17th Annual Luckenbach Blues Festival
January 20, 2024
Luckenbach Dance Hall
Fredericksburg, Texas
830.997.3224
www.luckenbachtexas.com
Camp Street Blues Jam
March 8-10, 2024
Crockett, Texas
www.campstreetbluesjam.com
24th Annual KNON Blues Festival
March 9, 2024
Poor David’s Pub
Dallas, Texas
214.828.9500
www.knon.org
Luck Reunion
March 14, 2024
Luck, Texas
luckpresents.com
Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival
March 16, 2024
Southside Preservation Hall
Fort Worth, Texas
www.fwaamusicfest.com
16th Annual H-Town Blues Festival
April 5, 2024
NRG Arena
Houston, Texas
832.667.1400
www.nrgpark.com
23 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
Burgers, Brews + Blues
April 6, 2024
Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork
Fort Worth, Texas
fwfwf.org/festival/burgers-brews-blues
Houston Country, Folk & Blues Festival
April 20, May 4, October 5, & October 12, 2024
Cypress-Katy, Spring-Conroe, League City-Clear
Lake, & Pearland-Friendswood, Texas
houstonfolkfestival.com
19th Annual Dallas Blues Festival
April 26, 2024
Texas Trust CU
Theatre at Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, Texas
972.854.5076
texastrustcutheatre.com
Austin Blues Festival
April 27-28, 2024
Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
Austin, Texas
www.austinbluesfestival.com
KNON Fort Worth Blues Festival
April 28, 2024
Southside Preservation Hall
Fort Worth, Texas
214.828.9500
www.knon.org
Dallas International Guitar Festival
May 3-5, 2024
Dallas Market Hall
Dallas, Texas
972.240.2206
www.guitarshow.com
Old Settler’s Music Festival
May 9-12, 2024
Dale, Texas
www.oldsettlersmusicfest.org
Kerrville Folk Festival
May 23-June 9, 2024
Kerrville, Texas
830.257.3600
www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org
Simply Texas Blues Festival
May 25, 2024
San Angelo, Texas
325.500.1083
www.sabluessociety.com
Blues on Main
June 8-9, 2024
Ennis, Texas
972.878.4748
www.visitennistexas.com/bluesonmain
Missouri City
Juneteenth Celebration
June 14-15, 2024
Hunters Glen Park
Missouri City, Texas
832.820.3616
www.missouricityjuneteenthcelebration.com
Denton Blues Festival
September 22, 2024
Quakertown Park
Denton, Texas
www.dentonblackchamberonline.org
12th Annual Eastside Kings Festival
September 28-29, 2024
East Austin, Texas
www.eastsidekingsfest.com
Austin City Limits Music Festival
October 4-6 & 11-13, 2024
Zilker Park
Austin, Texas
www.aclfestival.com
Fiesta Family Blues Festival
TBA
San Antonio, Texas
210.724.3350
saaacam.org
Texas Folklife Festival
TBA
San Antonio, Texas
210.458.2300
texancultures.utsa.edu
Tall City Blues Fest
TBA
Midland, Texas
432.262.0034
tallcitybluesfest.com
Bob Dance Texas Blues Festival
TBA
Regogo Records
Dallas, Texas
972.620.7285
regogorecords.com
Wortham Blues Festival
TBA
Wortham, Texas
www.worthambluesfest.org
UTAH
Fort Desolation Fest
June 6-8, 2024
Cougar Ridge Resort
Torrey, Utah
www.fortdesolation.com
Utah Blues Festival
June 14-15, 2024
Gallivan Center
Salt Lake City, Utah
www.utahbluesfest.org
Utah Arts Festival
June 28-30, 2024
Library Square
Salt Lake City, Utah
801.322.2428
uaf.org
Southern Utah Blues Festival
October 26, 2024
Tuacahn Amphitheatre
Ivins, Utah
800.746.9882
www.tuacahn.org
VERMONT
Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
June 5-9, 2024
Burlington, Vermont
802.652.4500
www.flynnvt.org
Plymouth Folk & Blues Festival
August 31-September 1, 2024
Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site
Plymouth Notch, Vermont
802.672.3773
plymouthfolk.com
VIRGINIA
Winter Blues & Jazz Festival
January 12-15, 2024
William & Mary Alumni House
Williamsburg, Virginia
www.winterbluesjazzfest.com
Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival
March 24, 2024
Boar’s Head Resort
Charlottesville, Virginia
844.611.8066
www.boarsheadresort.com/beer
Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival
May 6, 2023
Riverwalk Landing
Yorktown, Virginia
757.877.2933
www.visityorktown.org
Bayou Bon Vivant
Cajun Music, Food & Art Celebration
May 17-19, 2024
Town Point Park
Norfolk, Virginia
festevents.org
30th Annual Tinner Hill Heritage Music Festival
June 8, 2024
Cherry Hill Park
Falls Church City, Virginia
703.241.4109
www.tinnerhill.org
Columbia Pike Blues Festival
June 15, 2024
Arlington, Virginia
703.892.2776
www.columbia-pike.org
Juneteenth Freedom Festival
June 15, 2024
Sedalia Center
Big Island, Virginia
434.299.5080
www.sedaliacenter.org
Stone Soul Music & Food Festival
June 22, 2024
Brown’s Island
Richmond, Virginia
804.672.9299
kissrichmond.com/category/stone-soul-music-food-
festival
24 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
Hampton Jazz Festival
June 28-30, 2024
Hampton Coliseum
Hampton, Virginia
757.838.4203
www.hamptonjazzfestival.com
41st Annual Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival
August 16-17, 2024
Town Point Park
Norfolk, Virginia
festevents.org
Virginia Beach FunkFest Beach Party
August 23-24, 2024
Virginia Beach, Virginia
757.385.7873
beacheventsvb.com
Richmond Folk Festival
September 27-29, 2024
Richmond, Virginia
804.788.6466
www.richmondfolkfestival.org
John Jackson Piedmont Blues Festival
September 28, 2024
Eldon Farms
Woodville, Virginia
www.facebook.com/John-Jackson-Piedmont-
Blues-Festival-Rappahannock-County-
VA-342366739783753
Central Virginia Blues Society Blues Festival
TBA
Rockfish Valley Community Center
Afton, Virginia
540.280.2269
www.centralvablues.org
WASHINGTON
Poulsbo Blues & Jazz Festival
February 23-25, 2024
Poulsbo, Washington
www.visitpoulsbo.com
Walla Walla Guitar Festival
March 8-10, 2024
Walla Walla, Washington
wallawallaguitarfestival.com
Sunbanks Blues & Roots Festival
May 16-20 & September 5-8, 2024
Sunbanks Lakes Resort
Electric City, Washington
509.633.3786
www.sunbanksfestival.com
Northwest Folklife Festival
May 24-27, 2024
Seattle Center
Seattle, Washington
206.684.7300
nwfolklife.org
Gorge Blues & Brews Festival
June 21-22, 2024
Skamania Fairgrounds
Stevenson, Washington
509.427.3980
www.gorgebluesandbrewsfest.com
Red, White & Blues FestivalJuly 4, 2024
Celebration Park
Federal Way, Washington
253.835.6900
itallhappenshere.org/rwb
Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival
July 19-21, 2024
The Blues Ranch
Winthrop, Washington
800.820.9884
winthropbluesfestival.com
Ellensburg Music Festival
July 26-27, 2024
Ellensburg, Washington
www.ellensburgmusicfestival.com
Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Workshop & Festival
July 29-August 4, 2024
Port Townsend, Washington
360.385.3102
centrum.org
Rainier Music Festival
August 3, 2024
Ashford County Park Amphitheater
Ashford, Washington
www.rainiermusicfestival.com
Snoqualmie Days
August 16-17, 2024
Snoqualmie, Washington
425.888.3030 x7203
snoqualmiedays.org
Peninsula Blues Festival
August 16-19, 2024
Ocean Park, Washington
360.244.5823
peninsulabluesfest.com
Dock Street Blues & Jazz Fest
August 25, 2024
West of the Waterway
Tacoma, Washington
www.facebook.com/dockstreetbluesfestival
Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series
October 2-6, 2024
Bellevue, Washington
425.453.1223
www.bellevuedowntown.com
Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Festival
TBA
Des Moines Beach Park
Des Moines, Washington
www.drinktomusic.org
North Bend Blues Walk
TBA
North Bend, Washington
www.northbendblueswalk.com
WEST VIRGINIA
Blues & Old-Time Week at Augusta Heritage Center
July 21-26, 2024
Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, West Virginia
304.637.1209
augustaartsandculture.org
Blues & Brews Festival
July 26-27, 2024
Snowshoe Mountain
Snowshoe, West Virginia
877.441.4386
www.snowshoemtn.com
Heritage Music BluesFest
August 9-11, 2024
Heritage Port Amphitheater
Wheeling, West Virginia
www.heritagemusicfest.com
West Virginia Black Heritage Festival
September 6-8, 2024
Clarksburg, West Virginia
304.641.9963
www.wvbhf.com
Johnnie Johnson
Blues & Jazz Festival
TBA
Fairmont, West Virginia
www.facebook.com/JohnnieJohnsonBluesandJazz
WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Blues Fest
January 8, 2024
Majestic Theatre
Madison, Wisconsin
608.284.5460
fpc-live.com/
wisconsin-fest
24th Annual Blues Café
March 8-9, 2024
Rothschild Pavilion
Rothschild, Wisconsin
midwestblues.org
11th Annual Milwaukee Blues Festival
April 19, 2024
The Riverside Theatre
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
414.242.8200
www.pabsttheatergroup.com
Kettle Moraine Blues Fest
April 19-20, 2024
The Bend Theater
West Bend, Wisconsin
262.346.7156
thebendwi.org
Monroe Balloon & Blues Rally
June 14-15, 2024
Green County Fairgrounds
Monroe, Wisconsin
www.monroeballoonandblues.com
Summerfest
June 20-22, June 27-29, & July 4-6, 2024
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
www.summerfest.com
New Glarus Blues, Brews & Food Trucks Festival
June 29, 2024
New Glarus Village Park
New Glarus, Wisconsin
608.527.2095
www.swisstown.com
25 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
Bryan Lee Memorial Blues Festival
July 13, 2024
Central Park
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
www.facebook.com/BryanLeeBrailleBluesDaddy
Prairie Dog Blues Festival
July 25-27, 2024
St. Feriole Island
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
www.prairiedogblues.com
Northwoods Blues Fest
July 27, 2024
St. Germain Pavillion
St. Germain, Wisconsin
www.facebook.com/NorthwoodsBluesFest
Blues on the Chippewa
August 1-3, 2024
Veteran’s Memorial Park
Durand, Wisconsin
www.bluesonthechippewa.com
Sugar Maple Music Festival
August 2-3, 2024
W.G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park
Madison, Wisconsin
608.616.9919
sugarmaplefest.org
Waukesha Rotary BluesFest
August 9-10, 2024
Naga-Waukee Park
Delafield, Wisconsin
www.waukeshabluesfest.com
Mineral Point Blues and Roots Festival
August 16-17, 2024
Orchard Lawn
Mineral Point, Wisconsin
mineralpointbluesfest.org
Big Bull Falls Blues Fest
August 16-17, 2024
Fern Island Park
Wausau, Wisconsin
wausauevents.org
Blues on the Bay
August 24, 2024
Ellison Bay, Wisconsin
920.421.1559
www.facebook.com/ellisonbayblues
Best Dam Blues Fest
September 13-14, 2024
Thiensville Village Park
Thiensville, Wisconsin
bestdambluesfest.com
Chain O’Lakes Blues Festival
October 4-5, 2024
Indian Crossing Casino
Waupaca, Wisconsin
715.258.7343
visitwaupacachainolakes.com
Wisconsin Annual Blues Harmonica Festival
TBA
Hubertus, Wisconsin
www.facebook.com/WisconsinAnnualBluesHarmoni-
caFestival
Paramount Blues Challenge
TBA
Cedarburg, Wisconsin
262.208.6288
www.paramountmusic.org
Paramount Music Festival
TBA
Grafton, Wisconsin
262.208.6288
www.paramountmusic.org
Oostburg Boogie
TBA
Veterans Park
Oostburg, Wisconsin
262.208.6288
www.paramountmusic.org
Harbor Park Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Festival
TBA
Kenosha, Wisconsin
262.654.2412
www.mahonefund.org/hpj
Granville Blues Fest
TBA
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
414.736.2891
granvillebusiness.org/granville-blues-fest
WYOMING
Sweetwater Blues n’ Brews
June 15, 2024
Bunning Park
Rock Springs, Wyoming
307.352.1434
www.downtownrs.com/sweetwater-blues-n-brews
Beartrap Summer Festival
August 3-4, 2024
Casper, Wyoming
beartrapsummerfestival.com
INTERNATIONAL
CANADA
The February Blues XXV
February 1-4, 2024
Multiple Locations
Simcoe County, Ontario
800.668.9100
www.barriejazzbluesfest.com
Saskatoon Blues Festival
March 1-2, 2024
The Broadway Theatre & The Bassment
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
www.saskatoonbluessociety.ca
L’Estival Jazz et Blues
April 23-27, 2024
Saguenay, Québec
418.817.4529
www.jazzetblues.com
Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival
May 31-June 2, 2024
Orangeville, Ontario
519.941.9041
orangevillebluesandjazz.ca
Barrie Jazz and Blues Festival
June 6-17, 2024
Barrie, Ontario
www.barriejazzbluesfest.com
Pender Harbour Blues Festival
June 7-9, 2024
Pender Harbour, British Columbia
604.741.1186
www.penderharbourbluesfestival.com
Stratford Live Music & Food
June 21-23, 2024
Stratford, Ontario
stratfordlive.ca
Toronto BluesFest
June 22, 2024
East York Civic Center
Toronto, Ontario
torontobluesfest.com
Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
June 27-July 6, 2024
Montréal, Québec
855.219.0576
montrealjazzfest.com
Ottawa Bluesfest
July 4-14, 2024
LeBreton Flats
Ottawa, Ontario
613-247-1188
ottawabluesfest.ca
Tremblant International Blues Festival
July 10-14, 2024
Mont-Tremblant, Québec
819.681.3000
blues.tremblant.ca
Lighthouse Blues Festival
July 12-14, 2024
Kincardine, Ontario
www.lighthousebluesfestival.com
Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival
July 26-28, 2024
Salmon Arm Fairgrounds
Salmon Arm, British
Columbia
250.833.4096
rootsandblues.ca
Calgary International Blues Festival
July 29-August 4, 2023
Calgary, Alberta
403.668.7144
calgarybluesfest.com
Festival de Blues de Donnacona
July 31-August 4, 2024
Donnacona, Québec
donnaconablues.com
Kitchener Blues Festival
August 8-11, 2024
Kitchener, Ontario
www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com
26 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
Edmonton Folk Festival
August 8-11, 2024
Gallagher Park
Edmonton, Alberta
780.429.1899
edmontonfolkfest.org
Nanaimo Summertime Blues Festival
August 8-11, 2024
Maeo Sutton Park
Nanaimo, British Columbia
nanaimoblues.ca
Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival
August 10, 2024
Deer Lake Park
Festival Lawn
Burnaby, British Columbia
www.burnabybluesfestival.com
Edmonton Blues Festival
August 16-18, 2024
Klondike Park
Edmonton, Alberta
www.bluesinternationalltd.com
Harvest Music Festival
September 10-15, 2024
Fredericton, New Brunswick
506.454.2583
harvestmusicfest.ca
Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues
September 13-15, 2024
Wasaga Beach, Ontario
wasagabeachblues.com
Trois-Rivières en Blues
TBA
Trois-Rivières, Québec
866.416.9797
3renblues.com
MEXICO
Go Mexico Tequila Rock ’n Blues Explosion Festival
& Events
January 18-28, 2024
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico
tequilabluesrock.com
Loreto International Blues Festival
March 22-24, 2024
Plaza Benito Juárez
Loreto, Mexico
760.935.3905
www.facebook.com/LoretoBlues
Jazz & Rhythms Festival
March 23, 2024
Parque Natural Encuentro
San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico
www.facebook.com/jazzandrhythmsfestival
San Felipe Blues & Arts Fiesta
October 4-5, 2024
El Dorado Ranch
San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico
442.456.2444
bluesandarts.com
Festival Internacional de Jazz & Blues
November 13-17, 2024
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
www.sanmigueljazz.com.mx
Tijuana Jazz & Blues Festival
TBA
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
www.tijuanajazzblues.com
CARIBBEAN
Mustique Blues Festival
January 24-February 7, 2024
Basil’s Bar
Mustique, West Indies
784.488.8350
basilsbar.com
Curaçao International BlueSeas Festival
March 28-30, 2024
Pietermaai District
Willemstad, Curaçao
curacaoblueseasfestival.com
Festival Terre de Blues
May 17-20, 2024
Marie-Galante, Guadeloupe
www.terredeblues.com
Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival
April 30-May 12, 2024
Saint Lucia
stlucia.org/jazz
Soul Beach Music Festival
May 22-27, 2024
Aruba
soulbeach.net
Jamaica Ocho Rios Jazz Festival
TBA
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
www.ochoriosjazzja.com
Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival
TBA
jamaicajazzandblues.com
CENTRAL AMERICA
Boquete Jazz & Blues Festival
February 16-18, 2024
Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort
Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama
www.boquetejazzandbluesfestival.com
SOUTH AMERICA
Arena Blues Festival
May 3-4, 2024
Teatro de Arena
Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
www.facebook.com/arenablues
Rio das Ostras Jazz & Blues Festival
May 30-June 2, 2024
Rio das Ostras, Brazil
www.riodasostrasjazzeblues.com
Best of Blues and Rock
June 20-25, 2024
Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Curitiba & Belo Horizonte,
Brazil
www.bestofbluesandrock.com.br
Mississippi Delta Blues Festival
November 21-23, 2024
Caxias do Sul, Brazil
mdbf.com.br
ViJazz & Blues Festival
TBA
Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
+55.31.98231.5180
www.vijazz.com.br
Cali Blues & Folk Festival
TBA
Cali, Colombia
www.colombopereira.com/es/bluesandfolkfestival
EUROPE
Pakkasukko Blues N’ Jazz
February 1-4, 2024
Kemi, Lappland, Finland
www.pakkasukkobluesnjazz.com
Villa Sessions – Vila do Conde Blues Festival
Feburary 22-25, 2024
Vila do Conde, Portugal
www.facebook.com/villasessionsblues
European Blues Challenge
April 4-6, 2024
Braga, Portugal
europeanbluesunion.com
Glasgow Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival
April 28, 2024
Glasgow, United Kingdom
www.glasgowbluesfestival.co.uk
Arran Rock ‘n’ Blues Festival
May 3-5, 2024
Lochranza, Isle of Arran, Scotland, United Kingdom
arranrockandbluesfest.com
Breda Jazz Festival
May 9-12, 2024
Breda, Netherlands
+31.06.22.32.74.85
www.bredajazzfestival.nl
Kwadendamme Blues Festival
May 10-11, 2024
Kwadendamme,
Netherlands
bluestown.nl
Stockton Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival
May 11, 2024
Stockton, United Kingdom
www.stocktonbluesfestival.co.uk
Lincoln Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival
May 12, 2024
Lincoln, United Kingdom
www.lincolnbluesfestival.co.uk
Blues Festival Baden
May 18-25, 2024
Baden, Switzerland
www.bluesfestival-baden.ch
Bluesfest Eutin
May 23-26, 2024
Eutin, Germany
www.baltic-blues.de
Tracteur Blues
May 24-26, 2024
Soindres, Hargeville, & Mousseaux-sur-Seine,
France
www.blues-sur-seine.com/tracteur
27 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
Duvel Blues Festival
May 25, 2024
Puurs, Belgium
www.duvelblues.be
Red Rooster Festival
May 30-June 1, 2024
Euston Hall
Euston, Suolk,
United Kingdom
www.redrooster.org.uk
Blues Rules Crissier Festival
June 7-8, 2024
Crissier, Switzerland
www.blues-rules.com
Sierre Blues Festival
June 12-14, 2024
Plaine Bellevue
Sierre, Switzerland
www.sierreblues.ch
Holland International Blues Festival
June 13-15, 2024
Grolloo, Netherlands
hollandinternationalbluesfestival.com
Nidaros Blues 2024
June 19-23, 2024
Trondheim, Norway
nidarosblues.no
JazzAscona
June 20-29, 2024
Ascona, Switzerland
jazzascona.ch
Blackpool International Soul Festival 7
June 21-23, 2024
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool, United Kingdom
www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
Torrita Blues Festival
June 27-29, 2024
Torrita di Siena, Italy
+39.349.080.1381
www.torritablues.it
Summerblues
June 28, 2024
Basel, Switzerland
summerblues.ch
Cognac Blues Passions
July 2-6, 2024
Cognac, France
www.bluespassions.com
Skånevik Bluesfestival
July 4-6, 2024
Skånevik, Norway
www.skaanevik-blues.com
Dereham Blues Festival
July 10-14, 2024
Dereham, United Kingdom
www.derehambluesfestival.org.uk
Åmål’s Blues Fest
July 11-14, 2024
Åmål, Sweden
+46.0.532.713.98
bluesfest.net
Bluesfest Gaildorf
July 12-13, 2024
Gaildorf, Germany
07971.260076
www.bluesfest.de
Mostly Jazz, Funk, & Soul Festival
July 12-14, 2024
Moseley Park
Birmingham, United Kingdom
mostlyjazz.co.uk
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
July 12-21, 2024
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
www.ejbf.com.uk
Vallemaggia Magic Blues Festival
July 12-August 8, 2024
Vallemaggia, Switzerland
+41.91.759.77.26
www.magicblues.ch
Blues Express
July 13, 2024
Lasauvage & Fond-de-Gras, Luxembourg
+352.58.77.11.900
www.bluesexpress.lu
Maspalomas Costa Canaria Soul Festival
July 19-21, 2024
Playa de San Agustín, Gran Canaria, Spain
www.facebook.com/soulmaspalomas
Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival
July 19-28, 2024
Birmingham, United Kingdom
www.birminghamjazzfestival.com
Porretta Soul Festival
July 25-28, 2024
Rufus Thomas Park
Porretta Terme, Italy
porrettasoulfestival.it
Notodden Blues Festival
August 1-4, 2024
Notodden, Norway
bluesfest.no
Blues N’Rock @ Lake Moubra
August 9-10, 2024
Crans-Montana,
Switzerland
+41.27.481.28.51
blues-lake-moubra.ch
Braşov Jazz & Blues Festival
August 15-18, 2024
Braşov, Romania
brasovjazz.ro
Swing Wespelaar
August 16-18, 2024
Wespelaar, Belgium
www.swingwespelaar.be
Campsoul Music Festival
August 23-26, 2024
Ardington & Lockinge Sports Club
Ardington, United Kingdom
campsoulfestival.com
Harvest Time Blues Festival
September 5-9, 2024
Monaghan, Ireland
www.harvestblues.ie
German Blues Challenge Blues Awards & Festival
September 6-8, 2024
Eutin, Germany
www.baltic-blues.de
Orkney Blues Festival
September 21-22, 2024
Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United
Kingdom
www.orkneyblues.co.uk
Callander Jazz & Blues Festival
October 3-6, 2024
Callander, Scotland, United Kingdom
www.callanderjazzandblues.com
Rawa Blues Festival
October 5, 2024
Katowice, Poland
+48.32.352.0004
rawablues.com
Stockholm Jazz Festival
October 11-20, 2024
Stockholm, Sweden
stockholmjazz.se
Hamburg Blues Nights
November 3-4, 2024
Hamburg, Germany
www.baltic-blues.de
Bay-Car Blues Festival
November 8-9, 2024
Grand-Synthe, France
+33.6.80.61.80.99
www.baycarbluesfestival.fr
Blues Heaven Festival
November 8-9, 2024
Arena Nord
Frederikshavn, Denmark
bluesheaven.dk
Whitby Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival
November 8-10, 2024
Whitby, United Kingdom
www.whitbybluesfestival.co.uk
Tenby Blues Festival
November 8-10, 2024
Tenby, Wales, United Kingdom
tenbyblues.co.uk
Lucerne Blues Festival
November 9-17, 2024
Lucerne, Switzerland
www.bluesfestival.ch
Blues Alive: Blues & Roots Music Festival
November 14-16, 2024
Šumperk, Czech Republic
www.bluesalive.cz
Looe Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival
December 6-8, 2024
Looe, United Kingdom
www.looebluesfestival.co.uk
28 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
UK Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival
January 31-February 2, 2025
Winter Gardens
Blackpool, United Kingdom
www.ukbluesfestival.co.uk
Leeds Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival
February 25, 2025
Leeds, United Kingdom
www.leedsbluesfestival.co.uk
Un Pont Vers La Louisiane Festival Cajun & Zydeco
Postponed until 2025
Jouars-Pontchartrain, France
www.topela.eu
North Wales Blues & Soul Festival
TBA
Mold, North Wales,
United Kingdom
nwbluesandsoul.co.uk
Blues sur Seine
TBA
Mantes-la-Jolie, France
www.blues-sur-seine.com
Transilvania Blues Festival
TBA
Braşov, Romania
transilvaniablues.ro
AFRICA
Jozi Blues Festival
February 24, 2024
Edenvale German Club
Edenvale, South Africa
joziblues.com
Cape Town International Jazz Festival
May 3-4, 2024
Cape Town, South Africa
+27.21.671.0506
www.capetownjazzfest.com
Festival International Jazz de Saint-Louis
May 16-20, 2024
Saint-Louis, Sénégal
+221.33.929.12.40
www.saintlouisjazz.org
STRAB – The Subterranean Rhythm & Blues
Experience
May 22-26, 2024
Ponta Malongane, Mozambique
strab.co.za
Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival
TBA
Johannesburg, South Africa
www.joyofjazz.co.za
Hogsback Mountain Blues Festival
TBA
Hogsback, South Africa
www.mountainblues.co.za
SOUTH ASIA
Mahindra Blues Festival
February 10-11, 2024
Mehboob Studio
Bandra, Mumbai, India
mahindrablues.com
Jazzmandu
October 24-30, 2024
Kathmandu, Nepal
jazzmandu.org
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Back to the Blues Festival
February 24, 2024
Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
senisana.org/back-to-the-blues
Pai Jazz & Blues Festival
July 12-14, 2024
Pai, Mae Hong Son, Thailand
www.facebook.com/paijazzandbluesfest
EAST ASIA
Fuji Rock Festival
July 26-28, 2024
Naeba Ski Resort
Yuzawa, Niigata, Japan
fujirockfestival.com
AUSTRALIA
Thredbo Blues Festival
January 19-21, 2024
Thredbo, New South Wales
thredboblues.com.au
Agnes Blues, Roots & Rock Festival
February 16-18, 2024
Agnes Water, Queensland
www.agnesbluesandroots.com.au
St. Kilda Blues Festival
March 1-3, 2024
St. Kilda, Victoria
stkildabluesfestival.com.au
Blue Mountains Music Festival
March 15-17, 2024
Katoomba, New South Wales
www.bm.org.au
Blues, Brews & BBQ’s Music Festival
March 16, 2024
Riverglade Caravan Park
Tumut, New South Wales
rocktheturf.com
Byron Bay Bluesfest
March 28-April 1, 2024
Byron Events Farm
Byron Bay, New South Wales
www.bluesfest.com.au
Undara Outback Rock and Blues Festival
April 26-28, 2024
Discovery Parks & Resorts
Undara, Queensland
www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/undara/activi-
ties-and-attractions/rock-and-blues
Blues on Broadbeach
May 16-19, 2024
Broadbeach, Queensland
bluesonbroadbeach.com
Matsumura Blues Festival
June 1 & 8-9, 2024
St. Kilda, Victoria
www.matsumura.com.au
Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival
July 25-28, 2024
Echuca, Victoria
winterblues.com.au
Mitchell Creek Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest
September 13-15, 2024
Mary Valley, Noosa Hinterland, Queensland
www.mitchellcreekrocknbluesfest.com.au
The Blues Train
October 5, 12, & 19, 2024
Bellarine Railway
Queenscli, Victoria
www.thebluestrain.com.au
Blues at Bridgetown
November 8-10, 2024
Bridgetown, Western Australia
www.bluesatbridgetown.com.au
Girrakool Blues Festival
Postponed until 2025
Memorial Park
The Entrance, New South Wales
girrakoolblues.com.au
Australian Blues Music Festival
TBA
Goulburn, New South Wales
www.australianbluesfestival.com
NEW ZEALAND
Harbor Street Jazz & Blues Festival
March 22-24, 2024
Oamaru, New Zealand
hwww.facebook.com/
HarbourStreetJazzBluesFestival
Manawatū International Jazz & Blues Festival
May 24-June 2, 2024
Palmerston North, New Zealand
www.mjc.org.nz
Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival
August 9-11, 2024
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
boimusicfestivals.com
NZ Blues and BBQ Festival
November 29-December 1, 2024
Rotorua, New Zealand
bluesandbbq.co.nz
CRUISES
Sandy Beaches Cruise
January 13-20, 2024
Fort Lauderdale, Florida to St. Maarten and San
Juan, Puerto Rico
855.487.2639
sandybeachescruises.com
29 • Living Blues Festival Guide 2024
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Western Caribbean
Cruise
January 28-February 4, 2024
Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Grand Cayman, Roatan,
Honduras, & Costa Maya, Mexico
816.753.7979
bluescruise.com
Cruisin’ For a Bluesin’
March 15-18, 2024
Long Beach, California to Ensenada, Mexico
cruisinforabluesin.com
Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea IX
March 18-22, 2024
Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico
877.379.9170
www.bluesaliveatsea.com
Blues & BBQ Harbor Cruises
February-December, 2024
Charleston, South Carolina
843.722.1122
charlestonharbortours.com
Blues Cruise
August 18, 2024
Milwaukee Boat Line
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
262.208.6288
www.paramountmusic.org
Legendary Rhythm and Blues Southeastern
Caribbean Cruise
October 26-November 2, 2024
Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Aruba & Curaçao
816.753.7979
bluescruise.com
Cruisin’ For a Bluesin’
November 7-11, 2024
New Orleans, Louisiana to Cozumel, Mexico
cruisinforabluesin.com
The Big Easy Cruise
January 5-12, 2025
Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Key West, Florida, Belize
City, Belize, and Cozumel, Mexico
855.923.7222
bigeasycruise.com
Legendary Rhythm and Blues Eastern Caribbean
Cruise
January 26-February 2, 2025
Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Tortola, St. Thomas, &
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
816.753.7979
bluescruise.com
Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea X
March 21-26, 2025
Miami, Florida to Harvest Caye, Belize & Costa
Maya, Mexico
877.379.9170
www.bluesaliveatsea.com
