# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MAIN EVENT Ballarat Blues Festival 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: BALLARAT BLUES FEST SUN AUG 16TH 2026
THE MAIN EVENT
***EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ON SALE NOW***
BOOK YOUR SEAT TODAY

VENUE Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts
1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree, 3355
3pm till 6pm
 

Ballarat are you ready for this? The Best in the Scene are getting together to give you a ONE-OFF SPECTACULAR LIKE NEVER BEFORE!!! 

The Main Event has wowed audiences year after year, expect an exceptional FEEL GOOD EVENT full of the MUSIC YOU KNOW AND LOVE  as the cream of the Aus blues scene plays tribute to their favourite acts!

Headlining the show are Aus Music Legends JOE CAMILLERI (Black Sorrows) & the WILBUR WILDE ROCK ROYALY REVUE.

This is a Special One-Off show just for us! The Band feature Brett Garsed (John Farnham band), Angus Burchall (John Farnham Band), James Black (Rockwiz, Mondo Rock), Craig Newman (John Farnham Band).  WOW!

International Blues legend DAVE HOLE will blow the audience away and show why this slide player is "the Real Deal!"   "There's no more explosive Blues guitar player in the world." - ESQUIRE" U.S.A

"An outstanding guitarist. Evokes favourable comparisons to Albert Kings and Stevie Ray Vaughan." GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE U.S.A

******EXCLUSIVE****** 

Just for Ballarat's Main Event The Best in the Scene are bringing the fire with....

GEOFF ACHISON plays tribute to The ALLMAN BROTHERS
NINA FERRO plays tribute to BONNIE RAIIT 
JIMI HOCKING with John McNamara play tribute to GARY MOORE
ANDREA MARR plays tribute to ETTA JAMES
BRETT GARSED plays tribute to RORY GALLAGHER 
SAMMY OWEN plays tribute to STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN

The Jam will have to be seen to be believed!

BOOK YOUR SEAT TODAY! for the best value ticket going around and feel the Power of the Blues.

LIVE MUSIC AT ITS BEST

**** ALL SIDESHOWS AND SHOWCASES ANNOUCING MID JUNE. INCLUDING THE WOMEN IN BLUES SHOWCASE,  LOCAL LEGENDS PLUS THE HOTTEST BANDS AND ACOUSTIC SESSIONS.  
IT'S GOING TO BE FUN!!!

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballarat/main-event-ballarat-blues-festival-2026/200030169084056
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, performances, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 168

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ballarat
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts
- **lat**: -37.53955
- **long**: 143.82896
- **full address**: Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts, 1220 Howitt Street,Ballarat,VIC,Australia

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: MAIN EVENT Ballarat Blues Festival 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1b7b5fb10fef107598ea5474c578121f406d69d37f8a481f37d8bfbecc8a730d-rimg-w1200-h900-dcb8b8b8-gmir?v=1786818641

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is MAIN EVENT Ballarat Blues Festival 2026 being held?
  - **A:** MAIN EVENT Ballarat Blues Festival 2026 takes place on Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts, 1220 Howitt Street,Ballarat,VIC,Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing MAIN EVENT Ballarat Blues Festival 2026?
  - **A:** MAIN EVENT Ballarat Blues Festival 2026 is organized by Ballarat BLUES Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** MAIN EVENT Ballarat Blues Festival 2026 is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ballarat, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 160+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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