PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland's Waterfront Blues Festival returns this summer to Tom McCall Waterfront Park for its 37th year.
The festival kicks off Thursday, July 4 and runs through Sunday, July 7. Tickets are on sale now at the Waterfront Blues Festival website.
The 2024 festivals initial lineup features blues, soul, Americana, funk, bluegrass and R&B artists; including three-time Grammy winner Ben Harper; a collaboration between blues legend Bobby Rush and five-time Grammy-nominated North Mississippi Allstars; Grammy-nominated The Rumble; and Bombino, the first-ever Grammy nominated artist from Niger.
“We had so much fun putting the initial lineup together this year, as we really wanted to push the boundaries of the genre and have something for every type of music lover,” said Peter Dammann, Waterfront Blues Festival artistic director. “When you think about bluegrass, soul and Americana, they all have blues traditions woven in and it’s exciting to showcase new genres and bring new audiences to this year’s festival.”
The Waterfront Blues Festival will also feature local vendors offering food, drinks, art and limited-edition music memorabilia.
Four-day passes are available starting at $125, or single-day tickets for $45. Prices are expected to increase closer to the festival dates.
“The Waterfront Blues Festival is not just a music event; it's a celebration of community, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds to share in the joy of live music, dance, food, art, and all the things we love about Portland,” said Christina Fuller, festival director of Waterfront Blues Festival. “For 37 years, this festival has brought families and friends to downtown Portland, making it a vibrant hub of fun and activity. It's a tribute to the unifying power of live music and in-person events.”
Other Portland festivals include the Rose Festival from May 24-June 23 and the Craft Beer Festival from July 4-6.
