see you

next year!

Thank you for an unforgettable 2025 celebration! The festival was packed with good vibes, sunshine, and serious love from our Blues Fest fam. 

Stay tuned for 2026 dates! 

THANK YOU

PORTLAND

From our volunteers to our fans, partners, and musicians — thank you for keeping this Portland tradition alive. We couldn’t do it without you!

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WHO DO YOU

WANT TO SEE

Have you been jamming to a new artist and want to see them on the waterfront? We want to hear from you! Send your 2026 lineup suggestions to info@waterfrontbluesfest.com.

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WHAT’S NEXT

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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.

The Venue

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

July 4-5, 2025

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 Venue

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

1400 SW Naito Pkwy.
Portland, OR 97201

The Waterfront Blues Festival takes place at the gorgeous Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Stay tuned for 2026 dates to come relax on the banks of the Willamette River and enjoy the music with us!