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TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL

Calgary

Bluesfest

July 30 to August 2, 2026

The Confluence (750 9 Ave SE)
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Announcements

Important information for the upcoming Calgary Blues Fest.
Operating Hours

Thursday & Friday:
Gates at 4:00 pm
Music 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Saturday & Sunday:
Gates at 12:00 pm
Music 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Greening the Site

Calgary Bluesfest continues to reduce its environmental footprint. Please use the many recycling and compost bins available on site. Bring your water bottles, there will be refill stations on site for fresh water.

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Calling All Blues Lovers!

As we enter our third decade of bringing the best in Blues to our Calgary Bluesfest audiences, we know that blues fans are the glue that binds us. Thank you for helping to create the magic!

Wristband Swaps

HERITAGE POSTERS & MUSIC (1316 11 Ave SW)

Sunday, July 26

1:30 - 3:30pm

TICKET PRICES RISE AT THE GATE, BUY NOW AND SAVE!

Road Construction - The Confluence

This year 9th Ave SE is reduced to one lane each direction and 6th St. SE is closed from 8th Ave south.

TRANSIT

The City Hall LRT station is three blocks west of The Confluence. This station is accessible by both the Red Line and Blue Line. You can also reach us by bus, via routes 1, 302 or 411.

WALK OR BIKE

Located along the RiverWalk minutes from downtown, walking or bike access is easy. Bikes can also access via the 9th Ave. bike path. Self lock bike racks will be provided.

PARKING LOTS

Very limited parking at the Confluence by traveling west on 9th Ave into the east entry (the west entry into the lot will be closed)

Lot 74: 656 Confluence Way SE (9-minute walk)

Riverwalk Parkade: 620 6 Avenue SE (10-minute walk)

Lot 55: 724 4 Street SE (11-minute walk)

Lot 62: Platform Parkade | 399 9 Avenue SE (12-minute walk)

Lot 36: City Hall Parkade | 322 9 Avenue SE (13-minute walk)

It's Time To Celebrate

oUR 20TH BIRTHDAY!

Learn about the type of trouble we have caused over the past 20 years. Take a peak at ALL our previous artists & festival info.

Relive the Magic

Explore Our Festival Lineup Archives

Land Acknowledgement

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the îethka Nakoda Nations (Chiniki, Bearspaw, Goodstoney), the Otipemisiwak Métis Government (Districts 5 and 6), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.