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2025 Calgary Bluesfest

A week full of events culminate in four unforgettable days & nights of non-stop music on MainStage at The Confluence.
Long live the blues!
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where Can I Buy Tickets?

Tickets are available on the ticketing page and at the gate. Prices rise at the gate, so we recommend buying in advance.  Children 12 & under are free.

How Can I Get To The Site?

The Confluence is at 750 9th Ave SE. Remember, if you drive you can park anywhere downtown and take the LRT free in the downtown core!

Street and pay parking are within easy walking distance to the festival site. Drop off passengers in east lane of 6th Street SE (heading north). There is no parking on site.

Bike or walk - Calgary has an extensive network of pathways, including the pathway along the south shore of the Bow River. We provide bike racks, so be sure to bring your lock.

How Do I Get My Wristband?

Come and swap your receipts and pick up your wristbands in advance of the festival. Save time at the Box Office and/or share with your friends. Dates and location TBA. Be sure to bring your receipt with bar codes.

Are Children Allowed?

Yes! Calgary Bluesfest is a family friendly event. Children 12 & under have free admission.

Should any child become separated from their caregiver, please advise the nearest security team member, who will escort the child to where the 50/50 is located. The child will remain with team members until their caregiver is located.

Food & Beverage

There will be a tasty selection of local cuisine offered by our Food Trucks, plus alcohol and non-alcohol beverages available. You may bring your own snacks but you will not be permitted to bring your own alcohol on site. There is a large tent with tables & chairs where bar service can be had, but our whole site is licensed so you can sit on a blanket in the sunshine with your family and have a beverage should you choose.

Arts Market

Stroll through our colourful arts market and shop for locally handcrafted items. Our artisans are local and regional and bring a wide variety of beautiful arts and crafts to the festival.

Can I Buy Merch?

Find Calgary Bluesfest headline artist recordings, festival souvenirs and more in our festival merchandise tent. Artists will visit this area to sign autographs after their Mainstage performances.

ATMS

We will be providing ATMs for cash but we can also take credit and debit on site.

Handicapped Access

The Confluence is a grassy area with sidewalks all around. There is a pathway inside the park as well, making it a wheelchair friendly venue. There will be a safe drop-off zone for handicapped (must be marked vehicles) on 6th St SE.

First Aid

Look for the red cross symbol on the First Aid tent, it will be manned by St. John’s Ambulance volunteers. Many of our volunteers are first aid trained as well.

Information / Lost Persons

For festival information and a safe haven for those separated from their caregivers, look for the info/lost persons sign near the festival merchandise store.

Festival Chairs

You may bring your festival chairs to sit on, please ensure the legs are 12″ or less or you will be asked to move to the back of the park.

Pets

Please leave your pets at home, they are not permitted on the festival site

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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Calgary Bluesfest

750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5E1
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