Utrecht Blues Festival
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Utrecht Blues Festival

TivoliVredenburg, Netherlands
3 artists

🎤Lineup

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Headliners
KAZ HAWKINS – Rock
KAZ HAWKINS
Rock
John Primer – Blues
John Primer
Blues
Shawn Pittman – Rock
Shawn Pittman
Rock

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✈️How to get to Utrecht Blues Festival

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

  • Nearest airport: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), about 34 km from the venue.
  • Allow about 48 min by car from the airport to the site.
  • By train, head for Amsterdam 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.
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🛏️Where to stay near Utrecht Blues Festival

Accommodation near the Utrecht 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 Amsterdam, 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 Amsterdam.

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 Utrecht Blues Festival

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

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

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📋About

Utrecht Blues Festival ignites TivoliVredenburg in mid-March 2026 with a vibrant celebration of authentic [blues](/festivals/music/blues). The festival [in the Netherlands](/festivals/netherlands) welcomes [John Primer](/artists/john-primer), living legend of [Chicago blues](/festivals/music/chicago-blues) and former guitarist for Muddy Waters, master of [electric blues](/festivals/music/electric-blues). The stage vibrates with [KAZ HAWKINS](/artists/kaz-hawkins), British diva of [soul blues](/festivals/music/soul-blues) and [rock](/festivals/music/rock), known for her powerful voice and electrifying performances. [Shawn Pittman](/artists/shawn-pittman) completes this bill with his raw and energetic Texas blues. This annual gathering transforms Utrecht's prestigious concert hall into a blues temple, celebrating the Chicago and Delta heritage in TivoliVredenburg's exceptional acoustics. Utrecht Blues Festival marries tradition and excellence in an intimate atmosphere, offering enthusiasts an authentic journey to the heart of American blues roots.

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TivoliVredenburg, Netherlands
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3 artists

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