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ORDER A COPY OF THE 2026 BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE PRINT MAGAZINE.
It will be shipped to you directly in April.

This once-a-year publication is chock-full of blues history, lifestyle, entertaining and educational features, and dozens of festivals!

(Although the magazine is free, there is a small shipping and handling charge.)

Son House Tribute Festival, 2nd Annual May-28-2026 - May-30-2026 We will feature younger musicians who are continuing the Blues tradition along with a local, somewhat older legend. Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA, The Blue Room, Hambone Art Gallery, The Holy Moly - (413) 531-8536 Headliners: Jontavious Willis, Erin Harpe, Cash’s Juke Joint, Watermelon Slim, Deak Harp,

CHICAGO CROSSROADS: BIGLLOU’S 3rd ANNUAL BLUES FEST KICKOFF HITS BUDDY GUY’S LEGENDS Jun-03-2026 For over a decade, BIGLLOU’S Tribute FunRaising events have brought together legendary performers, industry titans, and devoted fans to celebrate the preservation of the Blues. The 2026 theme, “Crossroads to Chicago Chicago, Illinois, USA, Buddy Guy’s Legends in the heart of Chicago - Headliners: Kenny Neal, Eden Brent, and an All-Star Lineup Headline a

Greeley Blues Jam Music Festival, 22nd Annual Jun-05-2026 - Jun-06-2026 Ain't Nothin' But A Party! Greeley, Colorado, USA, Island Grove Regional Park  - 970-573-5019 Headliners: Robert Randolph! Plus, Danielle Nicole Band, Tommy Castro & The Painkillers, Blues Beatles and Delta Sonics Blues Band on the Main Stage. On the Colorado Stage will be Robert Wilson Blues Band, The Buzz Brothers Band, Ben Pu and Crew, and Bocotune Music A

New York State Blues Festival Jun-11-2026 - Jun-13-2026 3 days of world class blues and blues. Free admission! Syracuse, New York, USA, Chevy Court at NYS Fairgrounds - 818-212-9489

Utah Blues Festival, 10th Annual Jun-12-2026 - Jun-13-2026 Salt Lake City's Largest Gathering of Blues Fans! Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, Gallivan Center - Headliners: Harrell ‘Young Rell’ Davenport, Danielle Nicole, Tommy Castro & The Painkillers, Mitch Woods, more

BAM Fest - Birthplace of American Music Festival Jun-19-2026 - Jun-21-2026 A musical festival created to pay homage to the root of American music, the Blues, and pay tribute to all the genres that grew from it. Clarksdale , Mississippi, USA, Delta Blues Alley Cafe, 352 Delta Ave, Clarksdale, MS 38614 - 662- 621-2221

Blues on the Fox 2026, 26th Annual Jun-20-2026 Come hang by the river and get your fill of awesome blues music Aurora, Illinois, USA, RiverEdge Park - Headliners: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Ally Venable, and more!

Blues From The Top Music Festival, 23rd Annual Jun-26-2026 - Jun-28-2026 Think soul-shaking riffs, foot-stomping beats, and a 3-day party that’s equal parts gritty and grand, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Rockies! Winter Park, Colorado, USA, Rendezvous Event Center - Headliners: The Wood Brothers, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Los Lobos, many more

Fountain Blues & Brews Festival, 43rd Annual Jun-27-2026 - Jun-28-2026 California’s longest running blues festival, brings together world-class talent and new voices in a celebration of blues and its evolving sound. San Jose, California, USA, Plaza Park - 1 Paseo de San Antionio, San Jose, CA - 1-408-641-4144 Headliners: Eric Gales, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Blues Explosion: The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol, Fillmore Slim, Lady Bianca, Alvon Johnson, Ruthie Foster, more.

Trinidaddio Blues Fest Aug-28-2026 - Aug-29-2026 Music 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

Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise Oct-31-2026 - Nov-07-2026 #45 - Mexican Riviera - Prebook NOW! San Diego, California, USA,

Sandy Beaches Cruise Jan-09-2027 - Jan-16-2027 Experience 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 Annual Jan-16-2027 - Jan-23-2027 Book 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 Cruise Jan-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