🎤Lineup
Previous edition
2026 edition (finished)
The 2026 edition of Waterfront Blues Fest ran from July 2, 2026 to July 4, 2026, with 59 artists on the bill. The 2027 lineup has not been announced yet.
2026 line-up (finished edition)
- Alejandro Escovedo and The Electric Saints
- Angelique Francis
- Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters
- Ben Rice’s Ritmo Rock & Soul Revue
- Billy Allen + The Pollies
- Billy Stoops
- Bon Bon Vivant
- Brittany Davis
- Chuck Prophet
- Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes
- Cymande
- Dan Berkery and The PDX Red Hots
- Don Was
- Don Was & the Pan Detroit Ensemble
- Durand Jones & The Indications
- Fernando Viciconte
- Garcia Birthday Band
- Glitterfox
- Hailu Mergia
- Jenny Don't and the Spurs
- Journey to Memphis Allstars
- Journey to Memphis Finals
- Judith Hill
- Jujuba
- Kota Dosa
- Larry Yes
- Lilla
- Lo & the Steele Family Band
- Mary Flower
- Mary Flower and Leon Cotter
- Ms. Vee and a Badass Band
- NW Women Rhythm & Blues
- Nikki Jones Band
- Orquestra Pacifico Tropical
- Outer Orbit
- Point
- Reggie Houston’s Box of Chocolates
- Rose City Band
- Ruby Friedman Orchestra
- Seratones
- Sleeper Wave
- Soul Vaccination
- Soul Vaccination with Lloyd Jones
- Tank and The Bangas
- Tezeta Band
- The Delines
- The Norman Sylvester Band & PDX Guests
- The Point.
- The Psycodelics
- The Revivalists
- Timmer’s Guitarmageddon with Paul Gilbert & Special Guests
- Timothy James and Brady Goss
- Toody Cole
- Toody Cole and Her Band
- True Loves
- Ty Curtis
- Ty Curtis & Taylor Newville
- Tyrone Hendrix Yacht Rock Allstars
- Ural Thomas and The Pain
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🛏️Waterfront Blues Fest 2027 accommodation: hotels near Portland
Waterfront Blues Fest 2027 takes place in Portland from July 2 to July 4. Arrival night: July 2. The map below is prefilled for the nights of July 2 to 4 (check-out July 5) and shows how far each hotel, apartment or rental is from the site.
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 Portland.
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 Waterfront Blues Fest 2027
Planning your trip to Waterfront Blues Fest 2027? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Portland International Airport (PDX), about 9 km from the venue.
- Allow about 13 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Portland 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.
🌤️Waterfront Blues Fest 2027 weather
Weather in Portland in July 2027?
Actual weather at the 2026 edition
From July 2 to July 4, 2026: up to 26°, low of 12°, not a drop of rain.
- Thu, Jul 2Overcast23° / 12° 0 mm
- Fri, Jul 3Overcast26° / 15° 0 mm
- Sat, Jul 4Overcast25° / 14° 0 mm
Day-by-day observed readings at the festival site (Open-Meteo archive).
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 0% of days
| 2025 | Overcast | 26° / 13° | no rainy days |
| 2024 | Overcast | 36° / 16° | no rainy days |
| 2023 | Partly cloudy | 29° / 13° | 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 July 4 → Sun July 6 (days aligned on the edition's weekdays).
🗺️Things to do near Waterfront Blues Fest 2027
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Waterfront Blues Fest 2027. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Portland and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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