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✈️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.
🛏️Where to stay near Rock & Blues Weekender
Accommodation near the Rock & Blues Weekender 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 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.
🌤️Rock & Blues Weekender 2027 weather
Weather in Black Market in January 2027?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 33% of days
| 2025 | Light rain | 8° / 2° | 1 rainy day |
| 2024 | Light drizzle | 4° / -1° | 1 rainy day |
| 2023 | Mainly clear | 4° / -2° | no rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️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, 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.
