Nanaimo Blues Festival

Name: Nanaimo Blues Festival
Start: 2026-08-06
End: 2026-08-09
Location: Nanaimo

The Nanaimo Blues Festival is an annual music event held in Nanaimo, British Columbia, from August 6 to 9, 2026. Celebrating its 21st year, the festival features a launch party on August 6 at The Queen's, followed by main performances from August 7 to 9 at Maffeo Sutton Park, with international headliner Samantha Fish among the performing artists.

Date: Aug 6-9, 2026
Location: Nanaimo

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Event summary

Highlights

International headliner Samantha Fish, a Grammy-nominated artist
21st annual edition of the festival
Main performances at Maffeo Sutton Park
Festival launch party at The Queen's

The Nanaimo Blues Festival is an annual music event taking place in Nanaimo, British Columbia, from August 6 to 9, 2026. This year marks the festival's 21st iteration, bringing a diverse lineup of blues artists to the community. The festivities commence with a launch party at The Queen’s on August 6, setting the stage for the main festival.

From August 7 to 9, the primary performances will be held at Maffeo Sutton Park. The lineup includes renowned international artist Samantha Fish, an American guitarist who has earned a Grammy nomination and opened for The Rolling Stones. Fish is scheduled to perform on August 8 as part of her Paper Doll World Tour. Other featured acts include the Blackburn Brothers, Teeny Tucker, Crystal Shawanda, and Lady A, among many others.

The festival launch party at The Queen’s on August 6 will showcase four artists: James Vickers Band, Lazy Mike & The Argyle Jets, David Gogo, and Tristan Clark, with James Vickers highlighted as a rising young Indigenous blues artist.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Maffeo Sutton Park; nanaimobulletin.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Nanaimo

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