Tampa Bay Blues Festival

09/12/2026

FLORIDA’S BEST BLUES FESTIVAL

The TAMPA BAY BLUES FESTIVAL is the recipient of a prestigious Keeping The Blues Alive Award, as one of the world’s best blues festivals. Celebrating 31 years of bringing the top blues talent to the waterfront in St. Petersburg, Florida, the festival enjoys a reputation as one of America’s very best blues music events. Please join us on April 9, 10, & 11, 2027, at Vinoy Waterfront Park, for your best music of the year .

TICKETS: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/80246418/tampa-bay-blues-festival-2027-stpetersburg-vinoy-park

INFORMATION: www.tampabaybluesfest.com

Here’s the incredible lineup of blues & roots music on the tropical shores of Tampa Bay:

THURSDAY, April 8: The official Kick Off Party, featuring BLOOD BROTHERS and PIPER & THE HARDTIMES, at the amazing James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art in downtown St. Petersburg. Enjoy the beautiful art from 6-8 pm and then experience the two concerts, from 8-11 pm.

Kick off Party Information: https://www.tampabaybluesfest.com/kickoff.php

FRIDAY, April 9: TROMBONE SHORTY, BLOOD BROTHERS, SHEMEKIA COPELAND, JON CLEARY, PIPER & THE HARD TIMES

SATURDAY, April 10: JJ GREY & MOFRO, LOS LONELY BOYS, RUTHIE FOSTER, BYWATER CALL, DYLAN TRIPLETT

SUNDAY, April 11: TAB BENOIT, ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES, ERIC GALES, MR.SIPP, JT LAURITSEN & THE BUCKSHOT HUNTERS

For an enhanced festival option, please consider our generous VIP EXPERIENCE. Benefits include front stage seating, free beers & wines & soda/water, complimentary foods, huge waterfront shade tents directly on the water with tables and chairs, air-conditioned restrooms, champagne and mimosas on Sunday, private early VIP entry with reentry privileges, hotel discounts, and more. You’ll love this option - a comfortable and intimate way to enjoy the festival!

VIP: https://www.tampabaybluesfest.com/vip.php

It’s 3 days of incredible fun in one of Florida’s finest waterfront cities, with easy walking to the festival and downtown restaurants, and an amazing park setting on the bay, with palm trees, lots of room to explore, state of the art sound, lights, and video, full liquor bars, and friendly blues fans from all around the world!

Please join us on the waterfront in St. Petersburg, for good times, sunshine, and your best music of 2027! We hope to see you on April 9, 10, & 11, 2027, for 3 great days of Blues By The Bay!!!

Visit St. Pete-Clearwater JJ Grey & Mofro Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews & Orleans Avenue Tab Benoit Eric Gales St. Paul and The Broken Bones Los Lonely Boys

09/06/2026

08/30/2026

YOUR PERFECT SPRING BREAK

Are you ready for warm sea breezes, sunshine, fabulous music, and a tropical vacation? We’ve got the perfect Spring break for you!!

The TAMPA BAY BLUES FESTIVAL celebrates its 31st year on APRIL 9, 10, & 11, 2027, on the waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg. Both the city and festival have been recognized as the best in Florida, so please make plans to join us now.

TICKETS & VIP : https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/80246418/tampa-bay-blues-festival-2027-stpetersburg-vinoy-park

INFORMATION: www.tampabaybluesfest.com

Get ready for the year’s best blues and roots music, featuring lots of Grammy and BMA winners:

THURSDAY, April 8: The official Kick Off Party at the world famous JAMES MUSEUM OF WESTERN & WILDLIFE ART. Arrive at 6:00 pm and tour the incredible museum and stay for the exceptional music at 8:00 pm, featuring BLOOD BROTHERS and PIPER & THE HARD TIMES. Full liquor bar, foods, and fun.

Tickets: https://www.tampabaybluesfest.com/kickoff.php

FRIDAY, April 9, Vinoy Park, noon to 10:00 pm:
TROMBONE SHORTY, BLOOD BROTHERS, SHEMEKIA COPELAND, JON CLEARY, PIPER & THE HARD TIMES

SATURDAY, April 10, Vinoy Park, noon to 10:00 pm:
JJ GREY & MOFRO, LOS LONLEY BOYS, RUTHIE FOSTER, BYWATER CALL, DYLAN TRIPLETT

SUNDAY, April 11, Vinoy Park, 1:00 to 10:00 pm: TAB BENOIT, ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES, ERIC GALES, MR. SIPP, JT LAURITSEN & THE BUCKSHOT HUNTERS

Please consider our special VIP EXPERIENCE! It’s the best anywhere - comfortable and generous. Enjoy front stage seating,free beer, wines, beverages and foods, huge waterfront shade tents, air-conditioned restrooms, private early entry and re-entry privileges, hotel discounts, and more! Buy early… this option sells out.

VIP DETAILS: https://www.tampabaybluesfest.com/vip.php

Lots of quality food vendors, full liquor bars, craft beers, huge water views, and a friendly, welcoming vibe. A good time is guaranteed!!

Please make plans NOW to join us on the waterfront in St. Petersburg, Florida, for 3 great days of Blues By The Bay !!
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews & Orleans Avenue Tab Benoit Eric Gales JJ Grey & Mofro Tampa Bay Blues Festival

Tampa Bay Blues Festival of Florida Featuring Some of the Biggest Names in Blues Music At the St. Petersburg Waterfront Vinoy Park

08/27/2026

WANT A NIGHT OF GREAT GUITAR ?
ROBIN TROWER brings his blues and roots rock sounds to JANNUS LIVE on SEPTEMBER 17 .

08/16/2026

BEST BLUES BY THE BAY

If you are looking for the perfect music vacation in 2027, the TAMPA BAY BLUES FESTIVAL is your best choice! Staged on the tropical waterfront of St. Petersburg, Florida, this festival combines beautiful views of the bay, warm sea breezes, vibrant downtown restaurants and nightclubs, world class museums, and the very best lineup of blues and roots music!

It’s in beautiful Vinoy Waterfront Park on APRIL 9, 10, & 11, 2027. Please get your tickets, hotel rooms, and VIP today:

Enjoy state of the art sound and video with these amazing artists:

JJ GREY & MOFRO, TROMBONE SHORTY, TAB BENOIT, LOS LONELY BOYS, ERIC GALES, ST. JAMES & THE BROKEN BONES, SHEMEKIA COPELAND, BLOOD BROTHERS, RUTHIE FOSTER, MR. SIPP, JON CLEARY, DYLAN TRIPLETT, PIPER & THE HARD TIMES, JT LAURITSEN & THE BUCKSHOT HUNTERS, BYWATER CALL

Please check out our exceptional VIP EXPERIENCE, with ideal front stage seating, free foods, beers, wines, waterfront shade tents, air conditioned restrooms, and much more !

TICKETS: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/80246418/tampa-bay-blues-festival-2027-stpetersburg-vinoy-park

VIP DETAILS : https://www.tampabaybluesfest.com/vip.php

If you seek friendly vibes and fun times , with great food options, full liquor bars, and the best blues music of 2027, all in Florida’s favorite downtown location - we have the perfect option for you !

Please join us on April 9,10, & 11 , 2027 for 3 great days of Blues By The Bay !
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art JJ Grey & Mofro Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews & Orleans Avenue Eric Gales Tab Benoit

08/15/2026

TAMPA BAY BLUES FESTIVAL , April 9, 10, & 11 , 2027 - On the waterfront in St Petersburg , Florida .

Details , Tickets & VIP : tampabaybluesfest.com

3 great days of Blues By The Bay !!

08/15/2026

TAMPA BAY BLUES FESTIVAL returns to the waterfront in St. Petersburg on April 9, 10, & 11 , 2027 . JJ GREY & MOFRO , TROMBONE SHORTY , TAB BENOIT , LOS LONELY BOYS , BLOOD BROTHERS , ST . PAUL &THE BROKEN BONES , ERIC GALES , MORE !

Details , VIP & Tickets : tampabaybluesfest.com

08/14/2026

HOW DO YOU PREFER YOUR BLUES ?

We like ours on the waterfront - tropical , warm & just a little salty !!

Join us on April 9, 10, & 11 ,2027 in St. Petersburg , Florida, for the 31st TAMPA BAY BLUES FESTIVAL !

Details : tampabaybluesfest.com

Three great days of Blues By The Bay !!!

08/12/2026

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