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✈️How to get to Holland Blues Festival
Planning your trip to Holland Blues Festival? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), about 21 km from the venue.
- Allow about 29 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Groningen 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.
🛏️Where to stay near Holland Blues Festival
Accommodation near the Holland Blues Festival 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 Groningen, 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 Groningen.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🗺️Things to do near Holland Blues Festival
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Holland Blues Festival. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Groningen and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Holland Blues Festival 2026: American Soul in the Netherlands
Holland Blues Festival takes over The Blues Village from June 18-21, 2026, to celebrate the authenticity of blues, country, and americana. This one-of-a-kind gathering in the Netherlands brings together 10 legendary and emerging artists directly from the United States, offering European audiences total immersion in the roots of contemporary American music.
The 2026 headliner is the immense VAN MORRISON, living icon of soul blues and author of timeless classics. The festival also welcomes GEORGE THOROGOOD, king of slide guitar and boogie rock, as well as THE DEVIL MAKES THREE, masters of electrifying contemporary bluegrass. Irish star IMELDA MAY will bring her unique blend of rockabilly and modern blues.
The lineup stands out with the presence of Brad Paisley, country guitar virtuoso, and Keb' Mo', legend of contemporary delta blues. The festival also programs Kip Moore with his country rock ballads, Midland (UK) for a journey into traditional country, and OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW, ambassadors of the American folk revival.
Blues woman SAMANTHA FISH completes this prestigious lineup with her modern and scorching approach to electric blues. Between intimate acoustic performances and electrified sets, Holland Blues Festival celebrates the richness of American musical heritage through genres like folk, gospel, and roots, in a friendly and authentic atmosphere that honors traditions while embracing contemporary innovations.
