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Ribs & Blues Festival 2026: Blues and Rock in Raalte, Netherlands

Ribs & Blues Festival is a blues and rock event held in Raalte, in the province of Overijssel, Netherlands. A distinctive and convivial occasion, it combines gastronomy (barbecue ribs) with roots music in a uniquely relaxed atmosphere.

The 2026 edition, 23 to 25 May, features 5 artists. Headliner Leif De Leeuw Band is joined by Joanne Shaw Taylor, Dom Martin and ZAC SCHULZE GANG across a blues and rock programme.

The musical palette focuses on blues rock, traditional blues and alternative. A niche festival that honours the tradition of American roots music in a warm Dutch setting.

Ribs & Blues Festival 2026 runs 23 to 25 May in Raalte, Netherlands. Visit ribsenblues.nl for practical information.