# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Nanaimo Blues Festival 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Nanaimo Blues Festival (Nanaimo, BC, Canada) returns on Thursday August 6 - Sunday August 9, 2026. 

Nanaimo Blues Festival has some blues for everyone – from R&B, boogie-woogie, blues-rock, to Chicago blues, jump blues, soul & gospel and so much more. Enjoy and dance to the blues in Nanaimo’s scenic Inner Harbour and feel the oceanside breeze and good island vibes! We dare you to keep your feet still. 

Food trucks, vendors and refreshments are on site. Bring your chair or rent one on site. Come celebrate summer and dancing with the blues community and remember the blues makes you feel so good!

Festival launch party on Thursday August 8th at The Queens downtown Nanaimo, and tickets are sold separately. 

The epic Saturday night festival after party at The Queens is returning and your festival wristband gets you in for free.

Tickets at https://nanaimoblues.tickit.ca/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/nanaimo-blues-festival-2026/200029534726501
- **Event Categories**: festivals, parties, entertainment, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 442

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Nanaimo
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Maffeo Sutton Park
- **lat**: 49.170777266891
- **long**: -123.94017876137
- **full address**: Maffeo Sutton Park, Maffeo Sutton Park, 68 Arena St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3H9, Canada

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Nanaimo Blues Festival 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/bf54152dc752a684f5b6bd3b5590f6f78a313405c4890d40f98e408ced5ce6c4-rimg-w1200-h675-dc181f63-gmir?v=1775901597

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Nanaimo Blues Festival 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Nanaimo Blues Festival 2026 takes place on Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Maffeo Sutton Park, Maffeo Sutton Park, 68 Arena St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3H9, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Nanaimo Blues Festival 2026?
  - **A:** Nanaimo Blues Festival 2026 is organized by Nanaimo Blues Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Nanaimo Blues Festival 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nanaimo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 440+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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