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Baton Rouge Blues Festival
17
Apr
Date
17 Apr (Friday)
Time
Fri, Apr 17 – Sun, Apr 19
Venue
Repentance Park, 275 S River Rd
Baton Rouge, LA, United States
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The Baton Rouge Blues Festival 2026 is scheduled for April 17–18, 2026, in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As one of the oldest free blues festivals in the United States, it celebrates the region's unique Swamp Blues heritage.
The 2026 festival focuses heavily on local Louisiana talent. Confirmed headliners for Saturday, April 18, include:
While the main event is free, attendees can purchase a BFF (Blues Festival Friend) VIP Experience pass for approximately $200. Benefits include:
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Event Details
•Dates & Times: Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, 2026. Performances typically begin around noon and continue until approximately 6:30 p.m. daily.
•Location: The festival is held at Repentance Park and Galvez Plaza in downtown Baton Rouge, with multiple stages positioned along North Boulevard and Third Street.
•Cost: General admission is free and open to the public of all ages.
•Official Website: brblues.org.
•Kenny Neal: A Grammy-nominated Swamp Blues legend.
•Chris Thomas King: Grammy-winning musician and actor.
•Jovin Webb: Former American Idol finalist.
•Chris LeBlanc: Louisiana Hall of Fame inductee.
•Jonathon "Boogie" Long: A festival veteran and local favorite.
•Exclusive access for both days.
•Gourmet food, snacks, and a variety of refreshments.
•Private restrooms and exclusive front-of-stage seating.
•No Outside Coolers: Ice chests and outside containers are strictly prohibited to ensure the safety and organization of the festival grounds.
•Support Local: Attendees are encouraged to buy food and merchandise from official vendors to help maintain the festival as a free community event.
Updated at 19 Mar 2026
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