Modern Electric Blues

Modern Electric Blues: 24 upcoming festivals. Dates: November 2026 to September 2027. The most Modern Electric Blues: Big Blues Bender 2027, Sun, Sand, And Soul 2027, and The Big Easy Cruise.

Modern Electric Blues electrifies traditional blues forms with amplified instruments, often featuring a prominent electric guitar, driving basslines, and a powerful drum beat, creating a raw, energetic, and often gritty sound. This genre emerged in the post-WWII era as blues musicians migrated from the rural South to urban centers, adopting electric instruments to be heard over noisy crowds and incorporating influences from jazz and early R&B. Iconic artists like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, and Howlin' Wolf defined its sound and paved the way for rock and roll. Its deep grooves and expressive guitar work continue to influence countless musicians across various genres.

The most Modern Electric Blues festivals

Ranked by the share of the lineup tagged Modern Electric Blues (at least 5 identified artists).

Big Blues Bender 2027
Sep 9 – Sep 12, 2027
Las Vegas, United States 🇺🇸
With SAMANTHA FISH, Tab Benoit, CHRISTONE "KINGFISH" INGRAM, JJ Grey & Mofro…
8 / 17 Modern Electric Blues artistsout of a 21-artist lineup47% Modern Electric Blues
Sun, Sand, And Soul 2027
Apr 15 – Apr 17, 2027
Miramar Beach, United States 🇺🇸
With SAMANTHA FISH, Tedeschi Trucks Band
2 / 7 Modern Electric Blues artists29% Modern Electric Blues
The Big Easy Cruise
Jan 16 – Jan 23, 2027
Fort Lauderdale, United States 🇺🇸
With Keb' Mo', SAMANTHA FISH, Robert Randolph
3 / 13 Modern Electric Blues artistsout of a 17-artist lineup23% Modern Electric Blues
Tampa Bay Blues Festival 2027
Apr 9 – Apr 11, 2027
St. Petersburg, United States 🇺🇸
With Tab Benoit, SHEMEKIA COPELAND, JJ Grey & Mofro
3 / 14 Modern Electric Blues artists21% Modern Electric Blues
BOUGE TON CUBE
Mar 19 – Mar 20, 2027
Lauzach, France 🇫🇷
With MANU LANVIN
1 / 6 Modern Electric Blues artists17% Modern Electric Blues
January Blues Festival
Jan 15 – Jan 30, 2027
229 London, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
With King King
1 / 7 Modern Electric Blues artistsout of a 8-artist lineup14% Modern Electric Blues
GENT JAZZ FESTIVAL
Jul 1 – Jul 17, 2027
Gent, Belgium 🇧🇪
With Joe Bonamassa
1 / 7 Modern Electric Blues artistsout of a 11-artist lineup14% Modern Electric Blues
Flying Island Festival 2026
Nov 5 – Nov 8, 2026
Marfa, United States 🇺🇸
With Vieux Farka Toure
1 / 8 Modern Electric Blues artistsout of a 9-artist lineup13% Modern Electric Blues
8123 Fest 2027
Jan 15 – Jan 16, 2027
Mesa, United States 🇺🇸
With The Aces
1 / 11 Modern Electric Blues artistsout of a 13-artist lineup9% Modern Electric Blues
Moon Crush 2027
Apr 23 – Apr 25, 2027
Miramar Beach, United States 🇺🇸
With JJ Grey & Mofro
1 / 11 Modern Electric Blues artists9% Modern Electric Blues

Upcoming Modern Electric Blues festivals

All Modern Electric Blues festivals, near you or worldwide

30 upcoming Modern Electric Blues festivals worldwide: the 24 with an announced line-up, plus 6 whose line-up is still partial, or not announced yet while their previous edition featured this genre. Narrow down by area, region, country or continent.