Nanaimo Blues Festival

The Nanaimo Blues Festival is held annually in the heart of downtown beautiful Nanaimo. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets to casually listen to over 20 acts that take to the open-air stage in Maffeo Sutton Park.


Festival Dates: -
Updated:
* Dates have been confirmed
Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia

Get ready to groove to some great blues in downtown Nanaimo this summer! That old song had it all wrong when it said, "There ain't no cure for the summertime blues." 

All you need to enjoy a fantastic lineup of bands is to bring your lawn chairs, blankets, perhaps a picnic basket of goodies, and kick back and listen to more than 20 acts on the open-air stage in Maffeo Sutton Park. 

Be sure to bring a swimsuit so you can check out the local lakes and rivers. But don’t forget what you came for—some fine musical cures for whatever ails you—mixed in with a sprinkling of ocean-front activities.

Read Megan Kennedy's preview of the Nanaimo Blues Festival here.

 

Featured Artists 

Thursday, Aug 10
  • Rick Estrin and the Nightcats
  • Blue Moon Marquee
Friday, Aug 11
  • The Legendary Downchild Blues Band
  • Sue Foley
  • Lady A
  • James Vickers
Saturday, Aug 12
  • Thornetta Davis
  • Anthony Geraci and the Boston Blues All-Stars
  • Miss Emily
  • Garnetta Cromwell & Dagroovmasters
Sunday, Aug 13
  • Tom Lavin & Powder Blues
  • Ladies Sing the Blues
  • Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne
  • Paul Pigat

Stay tune for the full festival lineup, to be announced.

Tickets/Admission

Weekend pass (4-day pass): $170 + tax

Single Day Tickets: $50 - 75 + tax

Children 12 & under: free

Buy your tickets here

If You Go

Make sure to pack your swimsuit! Did you know Nanaimo is home to some of the world's best snorkeling and incredible kayaking?  

Heading to Nanaimo to catch some soulful blues? Check out these places to stay while visiting.

Make sure to trek along the BC Ale Trail in Nanaimo featuring a wide array of delicious craft breweries.

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