Tampa Bay Blues Festival

Apr 10, 2026 – Apr 12, 2026
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The annual Tampa Bay Blues Festival returns to Vinoy Park for its 30th anniversary on the waterfront for three days of great blues by the bay! Vendors will offer food, full liquor bars, craft beers and wines. 

Performing Artists

Artists include 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.

View the full scheduled lineup

Kick Off Party

The Tampa Bay Blues Festival is excited to present the music of the GA-20 and Jackie Venson at the Official Kick Off Party at the historic Palladium Theater on Thursday, April 9th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now!

Tickets & VIP Packages

General Admission: Single Day Ticket ($75) | 3 Day Pass ($180)
Children 12 & under are free with an adult attendee

VIP: Single Day Ticket ($350) | 3 Day Blues Club Pass ($800)
VIP tickets includes admission to festival with front stage seating, waterfront shade tents, complimentary beer, wine, soda, water, all VIP foods, and private air conditioned restrooms.

Parking & Free Shuttle

Free Festival Shuttle Hours can be viewed here

Shuttle Stop: Under the pedestrian bridge between Central/First Avenue South on Second Street (one-half block south of Hyatt Place hotel). Drop Off at Bayshore Drive NE/Seventh Avenue NE

Street parking is also available on the streets of northeast St. Petersburg (subject to posted city restrictions)

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Event Category

  • Annual Festivals & Events
  • Festivals
  • Food + Drink
  • Music & Concerts

Guest Information

  • Outdoor Event

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