The Tampa Bay Blues Festival returns to Vinoy Waterfront Park in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 3, 4, and 5. This internationally renowned, 3-day music festival has been staged for the past 25 years on the sunny shores of Tampa Bay and features spectacular waterfront views, a tropical atmosphere, and the finest in blues music. The event draws visitors from throughout the United States and Europe and is regarded as one of the best blues festivals in the world. In 2011, the Festival won the prestigious Blues Foundation’s “Keeping the Blues Alive” award for best U.S. blues festival.
The 2020 artist line-up is as follows:
Friday, April 3, 2020
8:30 p.m. J.J. GREY and MOFRO
6:30 p.m. RONNIE EARL and THE BROADCASTERS
4:30 p.m. DANIELLE NICOLE
2:30 p.m. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
12:30 p.m. Jason Ricci
Saturday, April 4, 2020
8:30 p.m. AARON NEVILLE
6:30 p.m. JIMMIE VAUGHAN
4:30 p.m. THE PROVEN ONES featuring Kid Ramos
2:30 p.m. Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers
12:30 p.m. Dawn Tyler Watson
Sunday, April 5, 2020
8:30 p.m. LARKIN POE
6:30 p.m. ROD PIAZZA BAND with Rusty Zinn
4:30 p.m. RONNIE BAKER BROOKS
2:30 p.m. Bruce Katz
1:00 p.m. Backtrack Blues Band
Gates open at approximately noon. Music until 10:00 p.m. each evening.
The festival will feature a large concert stage and state of the art P.A. system. Multiple food vendors will be providing Florida foods, seafood, Cuban foods, and a variety of festival treats. Beer, wine, and mixed drinks are also sold on site, together with sodas and other beverages. Patrons may not bring outside food or drink to the event. Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged; Children 12 and under are free. Proceeds from the Tampa Bay Blues Festival will benefit our charity partner, PARC. PARC has been our primary charity for the past 25 years, and its work is critical to the welfare of the Tampa Bay community.
General Admission Ticket Prices:
Friday: $50
Saturday: $50
Sunday: $45
All Three Days: $120
Tickets available online at http://www.tampabaybluesfest.com. Purchase tickets on or before December 31 and enjoy discounted pricing! Tickets will be available at the gate on the day of show (cash only). Three Day Blues Club VIP packages (includes festival admission; access to the Transamerica VIP Tent with food presentations by Outback Steakhouse from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m.; FRONT OF STAGE SEATING; complimentary Sunday champagne party; free food, beer, wine and soda. VIP passes available at www.tampabaybluesfest.com for $550 for all three days (discounts are available through December 31, 2019).
Single day (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) VIP passes include festival admission, access to the Transamerica VIP Tent, front of stage seating (chairs provided), and free food, beer, wine and soda. Discounts are available through December 31, 2019.
Free Shuttle service on First Street North from city parking garages (South Core and Sundial St. Pete). Official “Kick Off” Party/After Shows. The Palladium Theater will host the Official “Kick Off Party” on Thursday, April 2, with Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. Tickets available at http://www.tampabaybluesfest.com. After Show on Saturday, April 4, at Ringside Cafe. The Tampa Bay Blues Festival has earned a strong reputation for hosting one of the most scenic and best blues music festivals in the world. We look forward to seeing you in Florida this spring for three great days of blues by the bay!
