The Tampa Bay Blues Festival returns to St. Petersburg with 3 days of of world-class blues and fun!

One of the world’s best blues music festivals returns to Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg.

The annual Tampa Bay Blues Festival returns this weekend to Vinoy Park on the waterfront for three days of great blues by the bay!

Winner of the International Blues Foundation's "Keeping The Blues Alive" award as the nation's top blues festival, this year's festival takes place from Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12, 2026.

This year the festival is celebrating 30 years with a huge lineup of incredible blues and roots music! The stellar artist roster includes Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Taj Mahal and The Phantom Blues Band, Jimmie Vaughan, Tab Benoit, Los Lobos, Samantha Fish, Charlie Musselwhite with GA-20, Tommy Castro, Jackie Venson, Nikki Hill , Vanessa Collier, Toronzo Cannon, Darrell Nulisch, Jontavious Willis, and Yates McKendree.

In addition to the great music, the festival features great food vendors, full liquor bars, craft beers and wines.

The Tampa Bay Blues Festival begins with a Kick Off Party on Thursday, April 9, followed by daily live performances through April 12. Shows typically run from 12:30 pm to 10 pm, and last around an hour and a half, with a 30-minute break in between.

The weekend starts on a high note with the Kick Off Party on Thursday, April 9, at 7:30 pm at the historic Palladium Theater. Rock out with performances by Jackie Venson and GA-20 until 10:30 pm. The party is a separately ticketed event, and all tickets are general admission.

Festival Lineup

Thursday, April 9: Jackie Venson and GA-20

Friday, April 10: Yates McKendree, Jackie Venson, Tommy Castro, Los Lobos, Taj Mahal and the Phantom Blues Band

Saturday, April 11: Jontavious Willis Band, Nikki Hill, Charlie Musselwhite & GA-20, Jimmie Vaughan, Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Sunday, April 12: Darrell Nulisch, Vanessa Collier, Toronzo Cannon, Samantha Fish, Tab Benoit

TICKET PRICING

General Admission Tickets:

Friday - $75 (plus service charge)

Saturday - $75 (plus service charge)

Sunday - $75 (plus service charge)3 Day Pass - $180 (plus service charge)

Children under 12 admitted free with adult attendee.

VIP PASSES

Purchase single day VIP passes, and enjoy VIP benefits for the day of your choice. VIP includes admission to festival, front stage seating, waterfront shade tents, complimentary beer, wine, soda, water, all VIP foods, and private air conditioned restrooms.

Friday Only VIP - $350 (plus service charge)

Saturday Only VIP - $350 (plus service charge)

Sunday Only VIP - $350 (plus service charge)

Three Day Blues Club VIP - $800 (plus service charge)

The VIP Festival package is one of the BEST FESTIVAL VIP PACKAGES offered by any Blues Festival anywhere!! It's an incredible way to experience world-class music, in a relaxing and comfortable setting!

The VIP EXPERIENCE includes front stage seating, a private backstage area with large shade tents and huge views of Tampa Bay, complimentary beers, wines, beverages and a meal each day, and private air conditioned rest rooms.

For more information, and to get tickets: https://www.tampabaybluesfest.com.

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