Kitchener Blues Festival

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Kitchener, ON • AUGUST 6th - 9th, 2026

Incredible talent.
Killer tunes.
Great times.

2026 Schedule

The Kitchener Blues Festival

Silent Auction

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Silent Auction items.

Volunteers

Click here to fill out our registration form and find out more.

Fundraiser

Buy Tickets! Our Fundraising Concert will be on Thursday August 6th 2026

2026 Schedule

Check out the schedule of 35+ bands performing on 4 stages over 4 days.

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ABOUT

The Kitchener Blues Festival is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organization that has been bringing live music to our community for more than 25 years.

We present a rich selection of blues music that is largely free to the public, while also supporting youth and emerging artists through Blues in Schools and our partnership with the Grand River Blues Society. We celebrate the artists who have contributed to the blues through the Mel Brown Awards, and this year we are proud to partner with the Waterloo Regional Health Network to help raise funds for its Music Therapy Program. Through music, mentorship, recognition, and community partnership, the Kitchener Blues Festival continues to make live music accessible, meaningful, and rooted in community.

Fundraising Concert

Three amazing acts. One incredible night. One great cause.

Join us Thursday, August 6 at the OLG Clocktower Stage in Victoria Park for the Kitchener Blues

Festival Fundraising Concert!

Bill Durst – 7:00 p.m.
Sass Jordan
Kim Wilson and The Fabulous Thunderbirds – A Tribute to Chicago Blues

This is the biggest Thursday night party in downtown Kitchener and your ticket helps us bring three days of FREE music and family fun to the community all weekend long.

We’re celebrating 26 years of great music and great times — come celebrate with us!

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Poster for a fundraising concert featuring The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Sass Jordan, opening by Bill Durst, scheduled for Thursday, August 6th, at Kitchener Blues Festival. The poster has a blue textured background with text in white and light blue, including a Canadian maple leaf icon.

VIP Gold: The Ultimate Festival Experience

Why just attend the Kitchener Blues Festival when you can experience it in style?

A VIP Gold Ticket gives you exclusive access to the very best the festival has to offer. This year, we are raising the bar with a special culinary experience prepared by Chef D, creating a perfect pairing of world-class blues and exceptional food.

VIP Gold Benefit

Premium live music experience:

Get closer to the action and enjoy performances by some of the biggest names in blues and roots music.

Chef D’s signature cuisine:

Indulge in a specially prepared menu crafted exclusively for VIP Gold guests. Food service begins at 5:30

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Exclusive VIP hospitality

Relax in a comfortable VIP setting with premium service and amenities.

A chance to connect

Share the experience with fellow music lovers, community leaders, sponsors, and festival supporters.

Support a community tradition

Every VIP Gold ticket helps sustain the Kitchener Blues Festival, a not-for-profit organization that has been bringing outstanding live music to Waterloo Region for more than 25 years.

VIP Gold is more than a ticket — it is a celebration of great music, great food, and a great community.

Treat yourself to an unforgettable festival experience while helping ensure that the Kitchener Blues Festival continues to thrive for years to come.

Seats are limited. Experience the blues the way it was meant to be experienced — VIP Gold.

A Special Thanks to our Sponsors!

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Look Back at 25 Years

A group of four people on stage, two men and two women, celebrating and smiling. One man with glasses is receiving an award, and a woman is holding a guitar. The scene has colorful stage lighting.

A live musical performance on stage with six band members, including guitarists, a drummer, a saxophonist, and a singer, illuminated by red stage lights. A large screen behind the band shows a close-up of a man singing.

A young girl smiling and holding a sign that reads "This 9-year-old is: Burton Cummings biggest fan" indoors at the Kickoff Blue's Festival with a backdrop of logos and text.

A man in a beige hat and glasses is watching another man sign a white guitar.

A female musician with brown hair playing an electric guitar and singing into a microphone on stage during a large outdoor concert with a crowd of thousands in the background.

Two singers, a woman and a man, are performing on stage with a band. They are smiling, holding hands, and appear to be enjoying the moment. The woman is wearing a black top and patterned pants, and the man is in a light pink suit. There are band memb

A woman with tattoos on her arms, wearing a black top and metallic pants, stands on a stage holding a red electric guitar, with her eyes closed and hands clasped together.

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Want to
Volunteer?

We could not put on the festival we do without the 350+ volunteers each year! If you are interested in being apart of this yearly event, please reach out!
Learn More about how to join, **here.**

Want to Help Keep the Blues Alive?

Are you a huge blues fan and want to keep the blues alive in DTK?
We are accepting donations by eTransfering to: donations@kitchenerbluesfestival.com or by using PayPal with the Button below

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