Bayfront Blues Festival 2026
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Bayfront Blues Festival 2026

Duluth, United States
17 artists

🎤Lineup

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Brandon Santini – Blues
Brandon Santini
Blues
Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
Zydeco
Eric Johanson – Rock
Eric Johanson
Rock
Gabe Stillman – Rock
Gabe Stillman
Rock
Ghalia Volt – Rock
Ghalia Volt
Rock
John Primer The Real Deal Blues Band
Rock
Johnny Rawls – Rock
Johnny Rawls
Rock
Katie Henry – Singer-Songwriter
Katie Henry
Singer-Songwriter
Kyle Rowland – Rock
Kyle Rowland
Rock
Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials – Blues
Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials
Blues
Mark Hummel with Billy Flynn
Mark Hummel with Billy Flynn
Mud Morganfield – Blues
Mud Morganfield
Blues
Paul Barry Blues Band – Blues
Paul Barry Blues Band
Blues
Piper & The Hard Times – Rock
Piper & The Hard Times
Rock
Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys with Westside Andy on Harmonica
Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys with Westside Andy on Harmonica
Southern Hospitality with Damon Fowler, Victor Wainwright & JP Soars
The Fabulous Thunderbirds – Blues Rock
The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Blues Rock

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✈️How to get to Bayfront Blues Festival 2026

Planning your trip to Bayfront Blues Festival 2026? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.

  • Nearest airport: Duluth International Airport (DLH), about 10 km from the venue.
  • Allow about 14 min by car from the airport to the site.
  • By train, head for Duluth or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
  • By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
Duluth, United States
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🛏️Where to stay near Bayfront Blues Festival 2026

Accommodation near the Bayfront Blues Festival 2026 site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.

Also consider staying around Duluth, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.

Estimated travel time to the site

Distance🚗 Car / taxi🚴 Bike🚶 On foot
~1 km~3 min~4 min~12 min
~3 km~7 min~12 min~36 min
~5 km~11 min~20 min~1 h
~10 km~22 min~40 min~2 h

Public transport: depends on the network around Duluth.

Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.

🌤️Bayfront Blues Festival 2026 weather

Weather in Duluth in August 2026?

Typical weather

Light drizzle
Typical high23°
Typical low17°

Chance of rain: about 44% of days

2025Rain22° / 17°1 rainy day
2024Drizzle24° / 18°2 rainy days
2023Heavy rain22° / 15°1 rainy day

Based on the last 3 years over the same period.

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🗺️Things to do near Bayfront Blues Festival 2026

Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Bayfront Blues Festival 2026. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.

Nearby, Duluth and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.

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📋Practical info

Dates
Location
Duluth, United States
Artists
17 artists
Main genre
Leading style
71%

Lineup focus score

Highly specialized in Blues (71% of the lineup). Explore Blues festivals

18%

Chicago Blues is the leading genre (3 artists). Explore Chicago Blues festivals

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