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This once-a-year publication is chock-full of blues history, lifestyle, entertaining and educational features, and dozens of festivals!
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![]() Catskills Crossroads Blues CampAug-11-2026 - Aug-14-2026Learn. Play. Celebrate! At The Full Moon Resort. Big Indian, New York, USA, Full Moon Resort - (845) 254-8009 |
![]() Chenango Blues FestivalAug-20-2026 - Aug-22-2026Family-friendly event in beautiful central NY. Award-winning blues acts, Arts & Craft Vendors, Food Vendors, Beer and Wine Booth, and on-site camping. Norwich, New York, USA, Chenango County Fairgrounds - (607) 334-5653 Headliners: Booker T. Jones, Charlie Musselwhite & GA-20: Together Onstage; The Record Company, Carolyn Wonderland, Vanessa Collier, more |
![]() Trinidaddio Blues FestAug-28-2026 - Aug-29-2026Music Festival Trinidad, Colorado, USA, Downtown Trinidad at the corner of Main and Convent Streets - Headliners: Vanessa Collier, Selwyn Birchwood, Harrell “Young Rell” Davenport, Dave Specter!, more |
![]() Anson B Nixon Park Roots and Blues Festival, 3rd AnnualAug-29-2026Mushroom Capital of the World! Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA, 610-883-9088 Headliners: Cris Jacobs Band, Bones Brigade, Brother John, It's All About the People |
![]() John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival, 15th AnnualSep-05-2026 - Sep-06-2026The John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival honors the great saxophonist and composer in the city where his musical journey began. High Point, North Carolina, USA, Oak Hollow Park - 336-819-5299 |
![]() North Central Florida Blues FestivalSep-19-2026Four acts will play the outdoor stage at Heartwood Soundstage, and four acts play inside the famous Heartwood Soundstage listening room. Doors open at 2, the music starts at 3 pm, and eight fantastic Blues acts play until 10:45. Gainesville, Florida, USA, Heartwood Soundstage - 352-871-0676 Headliners: Doug MacLeod, Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones, EG Kight, Sheba the Mississippi Queen, JW Gilmore, JC and The Backscratchers, Dr. Jules' Cool Blues, Josh Miller Blues Revue |
![]() King Biscuit Blues FestivalOct-08-2026 - Oct-10-2026It's The Biscuit, Baby! Nothin' Like The Real Thing. Helena, Arkansas, USA, 870-572-5223 Headliners: John Primer, Annika Chambers and Paul DesLauriers, Bobby Rush, Anson Funderburgh, more |
![]() Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival 2026Oct-09-2026 - Oct-11-2026Highly anticipated 20th anniversary celebration! New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, Lafayette Square Park in New Orleans (602 St. Charles Ave). - |
![]() Legendary Rhythm and Blues CruiseOct-31-2026 - Nov-07-2026#45 - Mexican Riviera - Prebook NOW! San Diego, California, USA, |
![]() Connecticut Rhythm & BluesNov-07-2026A Non-Profit 501C charity dedicated to promoting and preserving the musical genre, by creating educational programs in schools and communities, and helping local artists. New Britain, Connecticut, USA, Trinity on Main is an historic theater with a state of the art stage and sound system - 860-930-8407 Headliners: Annika Chambers and Paul DesLauriers, Toronzo Cannon, Namedroppers, more! |
![]() Sandy Beaches CruiseJan-09-2027 - Jan-16-2027Experience the Heart and Soul of American Music as we sail from Fort Lauderdale, to • Cozumel • Costa Maya Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA, Holland America Line Eurodam - 855-487-2639 Headliners: Keb' Mo', JJ Grey & Mofro, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, The California Honeydrops, The Band Of Heathens, Paul Thorn, Marc Broussard, Shinyribs, Mike Zito, Lee Roy Parnell, Carolyn Wonderland, Jimmy Hall, Wayne Toups, Jim Quick & Coastline, & More! |
![]() Big Easy Cruise, 4th AnnualJan-16-2027 - Jan-23-2027Book now for a NOLA Fest at Sea! Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, Holland America Line Eurodam - 855-923-7222 Headliners: Keb’ Mo’, Samantha Fish, Robert Randolph, The Record Company, Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Blind Boys of Alabama |
![]() Legendary Rhythm & Blues CruiseJan-31-2027 - Feb-07-2027#46 to the Eastern Caribbean - THE BEST BLUES EXPERIENCE ON THE PLANET! Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA, Holland America Nieuw Statendam - Headliners: TBA |















