U.S.A.
Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival
July 27, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Port Townsend, Washington, USA.
This 32nd annual unique event combines workshops and performances.
https://centrum.org/program/acoustic-blues/
Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza
July 31, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Mammoth Lakes, California, USA.
Enjoy music and food among the pines of Woods at Mammoth Lakes.
https://mammothbluesbrewsfest.com/
Blues on the Chippewa
July 31, 2025 - August 2, 2025
Durand, Wisconsin, USA.
Free festival held at Veteran's Memorial Park on the shore of the Chippewa River.
https://www.bluesonthechippewa.com/
Fargo Blues Festival
August 1, 2025 - August 2, 2025
Fargo, North Dakota, USA.
Held at the Newman Outdoor Field.
https://fargoblues.com/
Fargo Winter Blues Festival
August 1, 2025 - August 2, 2025
Fargo, North Dakota, USA.
Top blues artists perform at Newman Outdoor Field.
https://fargoblues.com/
Big Bend Blues & Brews Bash
August 1, 2025
Pomeroy, Ohio, USA.
This 25th annual blues festival is held at the Riverside Amphitheater.
https://bigbendbluesbash.com/
Erie Blues & Jazz Festival
August 2, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
Free festival at Frontier Park. Over 30 years of music.
https://www.eriebluesandjazz.com/
South Vermont Arts Center Presents the Blues
August 7, 2025
Manchester, Vermont, USA.
An afternoon of blues at the Arkell main stage.
https://www.svac.org/class/the-blues/
Bayfront Blues Festival
August 8, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Duluth, Minnesota, USA.
Top blues artists perform at the 36th annual festival.
https://www.bayfrontblues.com/
Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival
August 8, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA.
37th annual free blues festival in downtown Clarksdale.
https://www.visitclarksdale.com/new-events/2024/sunflowerfest
Blues at the Arch Festival
August 8, 2025 - August 10, 2025
St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Four days of free music at Gateway Arch National Park.
https://www.archpark.org/events/blues-at-the-arch
Riverfront Blues Festival
August 8, 2025 - August 9, 2025
Libby, Montana, USA.
The 16th annual festival is two days of blues on the banks of the Kootenai River.
https://riverfrontbluesfestival.com/
Heritage Music BluesFest
August 8, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Wheeling, West Virginia, USA.
Star-studded lineup.
https://www.heritagemusicfest.com/
Waukesha Blues Fest
August 8, 2025 - August 9, 2025
Delafield, Wisconsin, USA.
Blues event is held on Friday and Saturday at Naga-Waukee Park.
https://www.waukeshabluesfest.com/
Springfield Jazz & Blues Festival
August 8, 2025 - August 9, 2025
Springfield, Ohio, USA.
Two stages in downtown Springfield.
https://www.springfieldjazzbluesfest.com/
Joliet Blues Festival
August 9, 2025
Joliet, Illinois, USA.
7th annual afforable festival.
https://www.jolietbluesmusicfestival.com/
Prairie Crossroads Blues Festival
August 9, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Champaign, Illinois, USA.
https://bluesfest.prairiecrossroadsblues.org/
Backroads Blues Festival
August 10, 2025
Lewiston, New York, USA.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd offers the third "traditional touring blues festival" on Saturday at ArtPark.
https://www.kennywayneshepherd.net/backroads-blues-festival
Madison Ribberfest
August 15, 2025 - August 16, 2025
Madison, Indiana, USA.
23rd anniversary of blues, barbeque, and loads of activities come together in this affordable family-friendly festival.
https://www.madisonribberfest.com/
White Mountain Boogie N Blues Festival
August 15, 2025 - August 17, 2025
North Thornton, New Hampshire, USA.
Top blues artists perform during the weekend, Friday through Sunday. Rustic camping is available.
https://www.whitemountainboogie.com/
Chenango Blues Festival
August 15, 2025 - August 16, 2025
Norwich, New York, USA.
32nd annual outdoor festival draws top blues talent to the Chenango County Fairgrounds. Camping is available.
https://www.chenangobluesfest.org/
Peninsula Rhythm & Blues Festival
August 15, 2025 - August 16, 2025
Port of Peninsula, Washington, USA.
8th annual festival on the grounds of Port of Peninsula, overlooking Willapa Bay. Camping is available.
https://peninsulabluesfest.org/
McHenry Blues, Brews, & BBQs
August 16, 2025 - August 18, 2025
McHenry, Illinois, USA.
Three days of blues takes over Petersen Park.
https://www.mrbbb.com/
Memphis Tri-State Blues Festival
August 16, 2025
Southaven, Mississippi, USA.
Held at the Landers Center.
https://www.landerscenter.com/events/detail/blues-fest-25
Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival
August 16, 2025
Morristown, New Jersey, USA.
This free, family-friendly event is held on the green in Morristown. Bring your blankets and beach chairs.
https://www.morristownjazzandblues.com/
Durango Blues Train
August 21, 2025 - August 23, 2025
Durango, Colorado, USA.
This unique and very special event runs a steam powered locomotive with blues performances through the canyons of the the San Juan National Forest.
https://www.durangobluestrain.com/
Southern Indiana Blues Festival
August 21, 2025 - August 23, 2025
Bean Blossom, Indiana, USA.
Held at Bill Monroe's Music Park and Campground.
https://billmonroemusicpark.com/southern-indiana-blues-festival-2025
Crossroads Blues Festival
August 23, 2025
Rockford, Illinois, USA.
16th annual festival held at Lyron Park
https://www.crossroadsbluesfestival.com/
Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival
August 29, 2025 - August 30, 2025
Peoria, Illinois, USA.
Top blues artists perform at the Peoria Riverfront at the 35th annual festival.
https://peoriabluesandheritagefestival.com/
Dusk Til Dawn Blues Festival
August 29, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Rentiesville, Oklahoma, USA.
Over 40 bands on 3 stages. Affordable. A real party.
https://dcminnerblues.com/
John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival
August 30, 2025 - August 31, 2025
High Point, North Carolina, USA.
14th annual festival.
https://coltranejazzfest.com/
Plymouth Folk and Blues Festival
August 30, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Plymouth Notch, Vermont, USA.
The 20th annual festival is held at the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site.
https://plymouthfolk.com/
Brownsville Blues Festival
August 31, 2025
Brownsville, California, USA.
https://www.facebook.com/brownsvillebluesfestival/
Bowlful of Blues
August 31, 2025
Newton, Iowa, USA.
https://www.facebook.com/events/maytag-park-maytag-bowl/2025-bowlful-of-blues/1230033988760088/
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Canada
Calgary International Blues Festival
July 31, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Top Canadian blues festival reaches its 21st year!
https://www.calgarybluesfest.com/
Texada Island Blues & Roots Festival
August 2, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Gillies Bay, Texada Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Music at Gillies Bay Ball Park.
https://texada.org/texada-blues-roots-festival/
Donnacona au Rythme du Blues
August 6, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Donnaconna, Quebec, Canada.
18th annual festival is held in downtown Donnaconna at the Centre-Ville de Donnacona. Local, national, and international artists are scheduled to appear.
https://donnaconablues.com/
Kitchener Blues Festival
August 7, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
Loads of free concerts at different outdoor venues around the city offer up great blues music at one of Canada's largest blues festivals.
https://www.kitchenerbluesfestival.com/
Nanaimo Blues Festival
August 8, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.
Top blues artists perform at the 20th annual festival which takes place at Maffao Sutton Park.
https://nanaimoblues.com/
Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival
August 9, 2025
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
Free blues festival at Deer Lake Park Festival Lawn.
https://www.burnaby.ca/recreation-and-arts/events/burnaby-blues-roots-festival
Camrose Blues Festival
August 15, 2025
Camrose, Alberta, Canada.
Held at the Bailey Theater.
https://www.baileytheatre.com/
Wortley Village Jazz & Blues
August 17, 2025
London, Ontario, Canada.
This free festival is held in the historic Old South area of London.
https://sites.google.com/view/wortleyvillagejazzbluesfest/home
Campbell River Jazz & Blues Fest
August 20, 2025 - August 23, 2025
Campbell River, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
2nd annual free festival. Multiple venues.
https://www.highway19.ca/crjazzandblues
Harbour Blues 'N Roots Festival
August 22, 2025 - August 25, 2025
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Free and paid performances.
https://jazzvictoria.ca/harbour-blues/
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United Kingdom
Tangled Up In Blues
August 9, 2025
Timsbury, Bath, England.
Held at Radford Mill Farm. Camping available.
https://tangledrootsblues.com/
Bush Blues Festival
August 15, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Callow End, Worchestershire, England.
28 bands perform on 3 covered stages. Camping is available.
https://www.old-bush.com/the-old-bush-blues-festival
Penkhull Jazz & Blues Festival
August 18, 2025 - August 20, 2025
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
http://www.penkhullfestival.com/
Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival
August 21, 2025 - August 25, 2025
Rye, East Sussex, England.
13th annual festival presented at St. Mary's Church in Rye.
https://ryejazz.com/
Great British R&B Festival
August 22, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Colne, Lancashire, England.
34th annual award winning blues festival presents loads of great blues artists on three stages in the beautiful little town of Colne.
https://www.bluesfestival.co.uk/
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Australia
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Europe and the World
Augustibluus
August 1, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Haapsula, Estonia.
International blues artists perform.
https://www.augustibluus.ee/en/
Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival
August 8, 2025 - August 10, 2025
Paihia & Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand.
Six venues run simultaneously.
https://boimusicfestivals.com/
Rauma Blues
August 14, 2025 - August 16, 2025
Rauma, Finland.
Top blues artists perform at the 40th annual festival.
https://www.raumablues.fi/in-english
Brasov Jazz and Blues Festival
August 14, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Brașov, Romania.
Top artists perform.
https://brasovjazz.ro/
Culemborg Blues
August 22, 2025 - August 23, 2025
Culemborg, Holland, Netherlands.
This event is free.
https://www.culemborgblues.nl/
Varenwinkel Blues & Roots Festival
August 28, 2025 - August 30, 2025
Herselt, Belgium.
https://www.gevarenwinkelfestival.be/
Blues in Hell
August 28, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Værnes, Stjørdal, Norway.
34th annual festival held at the Scandic Hell hotel.
https://bluesinhell.no/
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