Blues festivals United States summer 2026

39Festivals
6+Sub-genres
6+Cities

Summer 2026 is a major season for Blues festivals in the United States: 39 events are scheduled from June through August, spread across three months across the United States. July peaks with 16 Blues festivals, ahead of the other summer months.

The monthly breakdown looks like this: June 2026 hosts 15 Blues festivals, July 2026 16, and August 2026 8. That density makes Summer 2026 the ideal window to explore the Blues scene in all its forms.

Among the must-see events of Summer 2026 in Blues, you'll find Big Blues Bender (United States, 45 artists), North Atlantic Blues Festival (United States, 14 artists), High Sierra Music Festival (United States, 60 artists), San Jose Jazz Festival 2026 (United States, 40 artists), Music City Summer Fest (United States, 177 artists). These festivals rank among the largest lineups of the season.

The busiest cities for Blues festivals in Summer 2026 are Barry Expo Center (3), Boyd County Fairgrounds (2), American Family Insurance Amphitheater (1), Benton's Sugar Shack (1). Broad cross-country coverage makes it easy to combine travel and live music throughout the season.

By sub-genre, the most active scenes in Blues this summer are Punk Blues, Piano Blues, Country Blues, Desert Blues. For an overview of the full season, visit the US summer 2026 festival hub.

Top Blues festivals United States summer 2026

#1Big Blues Bender
24 Jul 2026 — 25 Jul 2026Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino45 artists
#2North Atlantic Blues Festival
11 Jul 2026 — 12 Jul 2026North Atlantic Blues Festival 202614 artists
#3High Sierra Music Festival
2 Jul 2026 — 5 Jul 2026Nevada County Fairgrounds60 artists
#4San Jose Jazz Festival 2026
7 Aug 2026 — 9 Aug 2026San Jose40 artists
#5Music City Summer Fest
20 Jun 2026The Vortex at CAA Park177 artists
#6Green River Festival
19 Jun 2026 — 21 Jun 2026Franklin County Fairgrounds33 artists
#7Blue Ox Festival
25 Jun 2026 — 27 Jun 2026The Pines Music Park43 artists
#8Big Ponderoo Music & Art Festival
26 Jun 2026 — 27 Jun 2026Big Ponderoo 202615 artists
#9Ten Mile Creek Revival
26 Jun 2026 — 28 Jun 2026Black Oak Ranch25 artists
#10Floydfest
22 Jul 2026 — 26 Jul 2026FestivalPark74 artists

By month

15June 202616July 20268August 2026

Blues sub-genres

Punk Blues7Piano Blues5Country Blues4Desert Blues4Hill Country Blues4Electric Blues3

By city

Barry Expo Center3Boyd County Fairgrounds2American Family Insurance Amphitheater1Benton's Sugar Shack1Big Ponderoo 202614848 Festival1

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Frequently asked questions

How many Blues festivals take place in the United States in Summer 2026?▼
39 Blues festivals are scheduled in the United States in Summer 2026. The season runs from June through August, peaking in July (16 festivals).
What are the biggest Blues festivals in the United States of Summer 2026?▼
The Blues festivals with the largest lineups in the United States in Summer 2026 are: Big Blues Bender (United States), North Atlantic Blues Festival (United States), High Sierra Music Festival (United States), San Jose Jazz Festival 2026 (United States), Music City Summer Fest (United States).
Which cities in the United States have the most Blues festivals this summer?▼
The cities with the most Blues festivals in the United States in Summer 2026 are Barry Expo Center (3), Boyd County Fairgrounds (2), American Family Insurance Amphitheater (1), Benton's Sugar Shack (1), Big Ponderoo 2026 (1).
Which month is best for a Blues festival in the United States in summer 2026?▼
July 2026 is the busiest month with 16 Blues festivals. You can also browse June, July or August depending on availability.
Which Blues sub-genres are most represented in festivals?▼
The most active Blues sub-genres in Summer 2026 festivals are Punk Blues (7), Piano Blues (5), Country Blues (4), Desert Blues (4), Hill Country Blues (4).
How can I find more Blues festivals?▼
Visit the Blues festivals page (year-round), the US page, or the US summer 2026 festival hub to browse all genres.