Rock & Blues Weekender
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Rock & Blues Weekender

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Black Market, United Kingdom
5 artists

Key facts

Dates
22 – 23 January 2027
Where
Black Market, United Kingdom
Tickets
no ticket link known yet
Headliners
Big Wolf Band, James Oliver Band, The Stumble

Data updated on 16 October 2026 — source: official site

🎤Lineup

Headliners
Big Wolf Band – Rock
Big Wolf Band
Rock
James Oliver  Band – Rock
James Oliver Band
Rock
The Stumble – Rock
The Stumble
Rock
Burning Rope – Rock
Burning Rope
Rock
John Verity Band – Blues Rock
John Verity Band
Blues Rock

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🛏️Rock & Blues Weekender 2027 accommodation: hotels near Black Market

Rock & Blues Weekender 2027 takes place in Black Market from January 22 to January 23. Arrival night: January 22. The map below is prefilled for the nights of January 22 to 23 (check-out January 24) and shows how far each hotel, apartment or rental is from the site.

Also consider staying around Nottingham, Leicestershire, 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 Nottingham, Leicestershire.

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

✈️How to get to Rock & Blues Weekender

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

  • Nearest airport: East Midlands Airport (EMA), about 43 km from the venue.
  • Allow about 60 min by car from the airport to the site.
  • By train, head for Nottingham, Leicestershire 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.
Black Market, United Kingdom
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🌤️Rock & Blues Weekender 2027 weather

Weather in Black Market in January 2027?

Typical weather

Light drizzle
Typical high5°
Typical low0°

Chance of rain: about 33% of days

2025Light rain8° / 2°1 rainy day
2024Light drizzle4° / -1°1 rainy day
2023Mainly clear4° / -2°no rainy days

Based on the last 3 years over the same period.

Hour by hour

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Same week in 2025: Fri January 24 → Sat January 25 (days aligned on the edition's weekdays).

🗺️Things to do near Rock & Blues Weekender

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

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

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📋About

Rock & Blues Weekender 2027: blues festival in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Rock & Blues Weekender takes over Black Market in Wolverhampton, in England's West Midlands, on January 22-23, 2027. This winter gathering celebrates the roots of blues and rock in an intimate club format.

The 2027 edition brings together five bands rooted in British blues: The Stumble (also on the bill at the January Blues Festival in London, January 15 to 30, 2027), James Oliver Band, Big Wolf Band, along with John Verity Band and Burning Rope.

The programme spans classic blues rock, with influences from British rock and Americana. A perfect weekend to rediscover the fundamentals of electric blues, in the spirit of the legendary clubs of the industrial Midlands.

On January 22-23, 2027, Wolverhampton vibrates to the rhythm of blues. Explore the full bill and book your spot.

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📋Practical info

Dates
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City
Black Market
Artists
5 artists
Main genre
Official website
therockandblues.com
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