Tampa Bay Blues Festival
APRIL 12, 13, & 14, 2019
Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg, Florida
The Tampa Bay Blues Festival returns to Vinoy Waterfront Park in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, April 12, 13, & 14. This internationally renowned, three day music festival has been staged for the past 24 years on the sunny shores of Tampa Bay and features spectacular waterfront views, a tropical atmosphere, and the finest in blues music. The event draws visitors from throughout the United States and Europe and is regarded as one of the best blues festivals in the world. In 2011, the Festival won the prestigious Blues Foundation’s “Keeping the Blues Alive” award for best U.S. blues festival. The 2019 artist line-up is as follows:
Friday, April 12, 2019
8:30 p.m. JONNY LANG
6:30 p.m. SAMANTHA FISH
4:30 p.m. CURTIS SALGADO
2:30 p.m. J.T. Lauritsen & The Buckshot Hunters
12:30 p.m. Spoonful of Blues
Saturday, April 13, 2019
8:30 p.m. BOZ SCAGGS
6:30 p.m. SHEMEKIA COPELAND
4:30 p.m. The Connection with MIKE WELCH & Special Guests
2:30 p.m. Mr. Sipp
12:45 p.m. Vanessa Collier
11:30 a.m. J.P. Soars’ Gypsy Blue Revue
Sunday, April 14, 2019
8:30 p.m. TAB BENOIT
6:30 p.m. KENNY NEAL
4:30 p.m. C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band
2:30 p.m. Mike Zito
1:00 p.m. Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys
Gates open approximately 30 minutes before the first artist each day. Music until 10:00 p.m. each evening.
The festival will feature a large concert stage and state of the art P.A. system. Multiple food vendors will be providing Florida foods, seafood, Cuban foods, and a variety of festival treats. Beer, wine, and mixed drinks are also sold on site, together with sodas and other beverages. Patrons may not bring outside food or drink to the event. Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged; re-entry is not permitted except for VIP wristband purchasers.
Proceeds from the Tampa Bay Blues Festival will benefit our charity partner, PARC. PARC has been our primary charity for the past 25 years, and its work is critical to the welfare of the Tampa Bay community. In addition, the Tampa Bay Blues Festival is proud to participate in the Blues in the Schools program which teaches students about the blues and its place in American history.
General Admission Ticket Prices:
Friday: $50
Saturday: $50
Sunday: $40
All Three Days: $115
Tickets available online at Website
Tickets will be available at the gate on the day of show (cash only). Tickets also available at select Tampa Bay Area Rally stores.
Three Day Blues Club VIP packages (includes festival admission; access to the VIP Tent with food presentations by Outback Steakhouse at 2:00 and 6:00 p.m.; FRONT OF STAGE SEATING (chairs provided); complimentary Sunday champagne party; free food, beer, wine & soda; may be ordered online for $500 for all three days.
Single day (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday) VIP passes may be ordered for $275, $275, and $225, respectively, and include festival admission, access to the VIP Tent, front of stage seating (chairs provided), and free food, beer, wine & soda.
Free Shuttle service on First Street North from city parking garages (South Core and Baywalk). Please publicize this shuttle service, which will help us facilitate parking for the Blues Festival.
Official “Kick Off” Party/After Shows. The Palladium Theater will host the Official “Kick Off Party” on Thursday, April 11, 2019, with Curtis Salgado. Tickets available at website or here. After Shows at Ringside Cafe.
The Tampa Bay Blues Festival has earned a strong reputation for hosting one of the most scenic and best blues music festivals in the world. We look forward to seeing you in Florida this spring for three great days of blues by the bay!
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