A MUSIC FEST
THAT BREAKS THE ALGORITHM
Three stages. 50+ Acts. Fireworks. City skyline. River views. Only in Portland. Only at Blues Fest.
the lineup
is here!
The lineup’s out. Get ready for a three-day crash course in how the blues rewired modern music. Cumbia rhythms. Ethio-jazz from a DC taxi driver turned keyboard legend. Portland punk royalty. Soul revivalists. Tiny Desk breakout stars. Acts that trace straight back to the source and acts that took the blueprint and built something unrecognizable. If you’re the type who digs through the eras and the record bins – looking for connections, this lineup was built for you.
hot acts
DON’T MISS
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THREE DAYS
THREE STAGES
We can’t wait to see you July 2-4 for the 39th annual Waterfront Blues Festival. Get ready for three days and three stages of music at downtown Portland’s Waterfront Park. Check out the schedule by stage and start planning your fest experience today!
KNOW BEFORE
YOU GO TO THE FEST
Before you hit the fest grounds, check out our essential tips to make the most of your epic adventure.
YOUR NEW FEST
FOOD GUIDE
We’re thrilled to partner with the local platform Foodi to make your fest culinary journey even easier! With Foodi, you can check out all the vendor menus, filtering by your dietary preferences.
1400 SW Naito Pkwy.
Portland, OR 97201
The Waterfront Blues Festival takes place at the gorgeous Tom McCall Waterfront Park, and features four stages among eight acres of the park. Mark your calendars for Friday, July 4 – Saturday, July 5, 2025 to come relax on the banks of the Willamette River and enjoy the music with us!
The Waterfront Blues Festival takes place at the gorgeous Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 2 through Saturday, July 4, 2026 to come relax on the banks of the Willamette River and enjoy the music with us!
