# Event Details - **Event Name**: In the Market for Blues 2026 - Omaha's Blues Fest - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: In the Market for Blues is Omaha's Blues Fest July 31 - August 2nd, 2026 40 Bands for over 12 hours on Indoor and Outdoor Stages.About this EventIn the Market for Blues is Omaha’s Blues Fest! The Festival will take place on Saturday, August 1st, 2026, with exclusive shows for VIP ticketholders on Friday, July 31st SOLD OUT! and a new acoustic Sunday Blues Brunch Show is SOLD OUT!Offering 40 Blues Bands for over 12 hours on 11 Indoor and Outdoor Stages, In the Market for Blues will again take place in the Old Market and Capitol District in downtown Omaha.Héctor Anchondo, Omaha’s own Blues hero and the 2020 champion of the International Blues Challenge Solo/Duo award, once again, has teamed up with the Blues Society of Omaha to present In The Market For Blues. Joining Héctor as the headliner for In The Market For Blues is Texas Headhunters!For full details on the Festival, including the Artist Lineup, VIP benefits, Festival Schedule, Festival FAQs, Sponsorships and Donations, and more... go to: In the Market for Blues.Schedule: Music from 12 PM to 12:30 AM. The full schedule is below.12+ Hours / 40 Bands / 11 StagesGeneral Admission Tickets: Saturday / August 1st, 2026 – Old Market / Downtown / The Capitol District in Omaha, NebraskaSOLD OUT ! VIP Experience: July 31st, 2026- Friday night, VIP ONLY for an Exclusive Show Featuring The Nick Moss Band at The Jewell on Capitol.SOLD OUT! Thank you! The room is packed! August 2nd, 2026- Sunday Morining VIP ONLY for an Exclusive Acoustic Blues Brunch Show - SOL D OUT-7-28-2026: your VIP Pass will NOT include the Acoustic Blues Brunch Show -Performing this year:Texas HeadhuntersLil’ Ed & The Blues ImperialsThe Nick Moss Band – Exclusive VIP Friday Night Show ArtistHector Anchondo BandOmaha-Kansas City Kings of the Blues: Kris Lager, Nick Schnebelen, Hector Anchondo, Sebastian Lane & more...Mathias LattinArtur MenezesAlastair GreenePatrick SweanyHughes Taylor"Bonnie and the Blues" Nikki Boulay sings Bonnie RaittHadden SayersPolly O’Keary and the Rhythm MethodHudspeth & Taylor Exclusive VIP Sunday Brunch Show ArtistsBlue HouseBig Daddy Caleb & The Chargers100lb HousecatCoyote Bill & the BroodKurt Allen BandHoney MarmaladeHeather Newman BandSoul SearchersMatt Woods BandBrother East-Brother WestLittle Joe McCarthyAll Star City BluesPocket ArchitectsBrady WellsMatt CoxTwo BlueSweet Tea MusicKevin LloydEmily BassClayton FarrisJeff JenkinsScott Moyer Host-"Festival Jam"Blue Sunday, a BluesEd bandThe Redwoods, a BluesEd bandTrue Blues, a BluesEd bandVertigo, a BluesEd band*Artists Subject to changeVenues:Harney Street Tavern – Dubliner Pub – T-Henry's Pub– Havana Garage – Little Havana Patio – Nosh– Mr. Toad- Jewell on Capitol – Omaha Performing Arts – Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement- 2 Stages: Event Hall & Mammel Hall - Performance Pavilion at Gene Leahy MallTickets:Prelim Tickets are now on sale July 16th-July 31st. General Admission Wristbands are available for pick-up day of show (Saturday, August1st) at Will Call / Box Office booth inside at the Link between Farnam Hotel and Landmark Building, 1299 Farnam Street. Show a copy of your ticket on your phone at Box Office or print a copy of your ticket and exchange it for a wristband for entry into all participating venues.A wristband or VIP pass is required for entry into The Event Hall at the Tenaska Center & Jewell on Capitol.Venues will not have wristbands for sale, you must purchase any Day of Show wristbands at the Box Office located in "The Link".Air-Conditioned Shuttle Bus available for all guests with a wristband or lanyard to move between venues 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm.?Be a VIP at In The Market For Blues & be treated like Royalty! ? SOLD OUT!VIP Experience Perks include:VIP Exclusive Friday Evening Exclusive Show with The Nick Moss Band at Jewell on Capitol on Friday, July 31st!VIP includes all Venues & Shows on SaturdayVIP Exclusive "Swag Bag"Ride in style in our air-conditioned shuttle between venues from noon to 8 p.m. Reserved front seats for VIP on the 20-person shuttle busVIP Exclusive LanyardVIP Exclusive Lounge in The Farnam Hotel: cool off, charge your phone, grab some snacks & water with private restroom accesAs a VIP, you are invited to "sit in" on Artist Interviews conducted by Blues Rock Review...more details to followVIP Reserved Seating at Main Stage – Event Hall @ The Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement for the headliner Show Including Hector Anchondo & Texas HeadhuntersFAQs:Where can I find more information? How much are tickets?• Prelim Pricing July 16th - July 31st General Admission tickets are $50.• Group discounts are available for 6+ attendees.• All tickets include admission to all 11 venues AND an air-conditioned shuttle between venues.• VIP Prelim Pricing July 16th - July 31st! VIP tickets are $105: Includes many special perks such as Friday evening's exclusive VIP Show with The Nick Moss Band at the Jewell. Your ticket is also good for all venues on Saturday, August 1st.Where is the Box Office/Will Call? The Box Office and Blues Festival Merch booth is at “The Link” inside between Farmam Hotel and The Landmark building near 12th & Farnam. You can not use your paper receipt to enter a venue. You must come and exchange your receipt for a wristband at the box office. VIPs will pick up their VIP lanyard at Jewell on Capitol during the exclusive concert for VIP Ticket Holders or on Saturday at the Farnam Hotel VIP Lounge from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.What time is the Box Office/Will Call open? The Box Office and Blues Festival Merch is open from 10:30 AM to approximately 8:00 PM on Saturday, August1st.What is included in the VIP Experience Ticket? SOLD OUT!Join the VIP Experience to get exclusive access to your favorite Blues Artists! Exclusive VIP-only performances at The Jewell on Capitol on Friday, July 31st. Be a part of the VIP Experience for In the Market For Blues for $105.Is there a preferred hotel for In The Market for Blues Patrons? Yes! We recommend our hotel partner for In The Market For Blues, the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Omaha/Old Marlet at 10th & Dodge. Located right in the heart of the festival action with the Capitol District in your front yards and the Gene Leahy Mall/Old Market in your backyard. Special room rates for festival goers are available until July 13th or sold out.Book your accomidations by usig this link:https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/omadmgi-bsa-37ccc4d8-e3ff-42e2-a5ef-cdd8d8d74658/May I purchase wristbands at a participating venue before August 1st? No. Wristbands are only sold at Blues Society of Omaha shows through authorized sellers at our merch table. We will have wristbands available for purchase if you would like to save the (small) fees from Eventbrite. Please watch our Facebook page for the shows that In the Market for Blues wristbands will be available for purchase.Do you have t-shirts for sale? Yes, In the Market for Blues t-shirts and hats will be for sale. We also have all of our Blues Society of Omaha merch for sale, including hats, shirts and other items.How Do I become a Member of the Blues Society? Blues Society Memberships are available at omahablues.com/membership/Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? All venues (except Havana Garage) are all ages up until 9 PM, accompanied by an adult.How can I contact the organizer with any questions? itmfb@OmahaBlues.com or 402-575-0719.Can I bring in outside food or beverages? No outside food or beverages are allowed. Every venue has drinks available for purchase. Many venues have food available. Please support our local venues that partner with us to bring you this terrific festival for Omaha.May I bring a lawn chair? The only venue where lawn chairs are permitted is the Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront. The Blues Society of Omaha or The RiverFront is not responsible for items left unattended at In The Market For Blues.May I get a refund? Sorry, all sales to In the Market for Blues are final. Thank you for your donation to the Blues Society of Omaha. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/omaha/in-the-market-for-blues-2026-omahas-blues-fest/100001987334979421 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, festivals, art, brunch, performances, nonprofit, concerts, fine-arts, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 13 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 18 hours - Location: Downtown Omaha, NE - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 43.27, max: 110.68, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Omaha - **state**: NE - **country**: United States - **location**: Downtown Omaha, NE - **lat**: 41.2575742 - **long**: -95.9332144 - **full address**: Downtown Omaha, NE, 13th & Farnam, Omaha, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: In the Market for Blues 2026 - Omaha's Blues Fest - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7c79ce1c0d0d1b3b5f2c46fc1124b9076b28587523739f8efbb51f77a4684adb-rimg-w1200-h675-dc020203-gmir.jpg?v=1777639693 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is In the Market for Blues 2026 - Omaha's Blues Fest being held? - **A:** In the Market for Blues 2026 - Omaha's Blues Fest takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Downtown Omaha, NE, 13th & Farnam, Omaha, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing In the Market for Blues 2026 - Omaha's Blues Fest? - **A:** In the Market for Blues 2026 - Omaha's Blues Fest is organized by In the Market for Blues. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** In the Market for Blues 2026 - Omaha's Blues Fest 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 Omaha, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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