Blues festivals summer 2026

214Festivals
8Countries
6+Sub-genres

Summer 2026 is a major season for Blues festivals: 214 events are scheduled from June through August, spread across three months covering Europe and beyond. July peaks with 106 Blues festivals, ahead of the other summer months.

The monthly breakdown looks like this: June 2026 hosts 73 Blues festivals, July 2026 106, and August 2026 35. That density makes Summer 2026 the ideal window to explore the Blues scene in all its forms.

Among the must-see events of Summer 2026 in Blues, you'll find Big Blues Bender (United States, 45 artists), Upton Blues Festival 2026 (United Kingdom, 43 artists), Notodden Blues Festival (Norway, 26 artists), Holland Blues Festival (Netherlands, 24 artists), Rochester Jazz Festival 2026 (NY, 146 artists). These festivals rank among the largest lineups of the season.

On the geographic side, Summer 2026 for Blues is led by France (47), United States (39), United Kingdom (29). Broad European coverage lets festival-goers combine travel and music throughout the season.

By sub-genre, the most active scenes in Blues this summer are Punk Blues, Electric Blues, Country Blues, Desert Blues. For an overview of the full season, visit the summer 2026 festival hub.

Top Blues festivals of summer 2026

#1Big Blues BenderUS
24 Jul 2026 — 25 Jul 2026Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino45 artists
#2Upton Blues Festival 2026GB
15 Jul 2026 — 19 Jul 2026Upton Upon Severn43 artists
#3Notodden Blues FestivalNO
29 Jul 2026 — 1 Aug 2026Various Venues26 artists
#4Holland Blues FestivalNL
18 Jun 2026 — 19 Jun 2026The Blues Village24 artists
#5Rochester Jazz Festival 2026NY
19 Jun 2026 — 27 Jun 2026Rochester146 artists
#6HOLLAND INTERNATIONAL BLUES FESTIVALFR
19 Jun 2026 — 20 Jun 2026PLEIN AIR A GROLLOO21 artists
#7Montreal Jazz Festival 2026QC
25 Jun 2026 — 4 Jul 2026Montreal162 artists
#8Briggs Farm Blues Festival 2026PA
9 Jul 2026 — 11 Jul 2026Briggsville8 artists
#9New York State Blues Festival 2026NY
11 Jun 2026 — 13 Jun 2026Syracuse19 artists
#10North Atlantic Blues FestivalUS
11 Jul 2026 — 12 Jul 2026North Atlantic Blues Festival 202614 artists

By month

73June 2026106July 202635August 2026

Blues sub-genres

Punk Blues47Electric Blues21Country Blues16Desert Blues15Acoustic Blues10Piano Blues9

By country

47France39United States29United Kingdom12Netherlands10Canada8Germany5Belgium5Denmark

Explore more

☀️ Summer 2026 festivals (all genres)Blues festivals (year-round)June 2026 festivalsJuly 2026 festivalsAugust 2026 festivals

Frequently asked questions

How many Blues festivals take place in Summer 2026?▼
214 Blues festivals are scheduled in Summer 2026. The season runs from June through August, peaking in July (106 festivals).
What are the biggest Blues festivals of Summer 2026?▼
The Blues festivals with the largest lineups in Summer 2026 are: Big Blues Bender (United States), Upton Blues Festival 2026 (United Kingdom), Notodden Blues Festival (Norway), Holland Blues Festival (Netherlands), Rochester Jazz Festival 2026 (NY).
Which countries have the most Blues festivals this summer?▼
The most active countries for Blues festivals in Summer 2026 are France (47), United States (39), United Kingdom (29), Netherlands (12), Canada (10).
Which month is best for a Blues festival in summer 2026?▼
July 2026 is the busiest month with 106 Blues festivals. You can also browse June, July or August depending on availability.
Which Blues sub-genres are most represented in festivals?▼
The most active Blues sub-genres in Summer 2026 festivals are Punk Blues (47), Electric Blues (21), Country Blues (16), Desert Blues (15), Acoustic Blues (10).
How can I find more Blues festivals?▼
Visit the Blues festivals page for the full year-round list, or the summer 2026 festival hub to browse all genres of the season.