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Downtown Omaha Nebraska
Starting at USD 33
Sat, 09 Aug, 2025 at 12:00 pm - Sun, 10 Aug, 2025 at 12:30 am (GMT-05:00)
Downtown Omaha Nebraska
11th & Farnam, Omaha, United States
Saturday / Aug. 9, 2025 - Old Market / Downtown / The Capitol District in Omaha, Nebraska
Performing at In The Market For Blues: *
*Subject to change
Harney Street Tavern - Dubliner Pub - T-Henery's Pub - Havana Garage - Little Havana Patio - Annie's Irish Pub Omaha - Beer Can Alley Omaha - Jewell on Capitol - Omaha Performing Arts - Scott Hall at the Holland - Performance Pavilion at Gene Leahy Mall
Omaha, NE - Héctor Anchondo, Omaha’s own Blues hero and the 2020 champion of the International Blues Challenge Solo/Duo award, has teamed up with the Blues Society of Omaha to present In The Market For Blues, Omaha’s Blues Fest on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The all-day music festival features over 12 hours of live music at 10 venues in Omaha’s Old Market, Capitol District, and Downtown Omaha.
Joining Héctor as the headliner for In The Market For Blues is John Németh and the Blue Dreamers. John was the proud recipient of the 2024 Blues Music Award for Soul Blues Male Artist at the ceremony held May 9 in Memphis. His band, the Blue Dreamers, is full of young gun talent.
“One of the best vocalists working today, John Németh has received a multitude of nominations for Blues Blast and Blues Music Awards, with four consecutive BMA nominations for the B.B King Entertainer Of The Year Award. His live shows highlight his dynamic stage presence, super-tight band, and a wealth of original songs that range from down-home blues to fervent ballads.”
— Blues Blast Magazine
Schedule: Music from 12 PM to 12:30 AM. The full schedule will follow.
VIP Perks include:
FAQs:
Where can I find more information?
How much are tickets? General Admission is $30 until June 1! Thereafter, they will be $40.
All tickets include admission to all 10 venues AND an air-conditioned shuttle between venues. VIP tickets are $85 and include many special perks & the Friday evening VIP only show with Mississippi Heat with Special Guest Ben Levin at Jewell on Capitol. Order by July 1 to be entered into a drawing to win two free weekend passes to ZooFest by The Zoo Bar, a $175 Value.
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.
What time is the Box Office/Will Call open? The Box Office and Blues Festival Merch is open from 10:30 AM to approximately 6:00 PM on Saturday, Aug. 9th. A mini box-office will be open at the Holland Center on 12th & Douglas from 4:30 - 8:00 PM.
What is included in the VIP Experience Ticket?
Join the VIP Experience to get exclusive access to your favorite Blues Artists! Exclusive VIP-only performance at Jewell on Capitol on Friday, Aug. 8th. Be a part of the VIP Experience for In the Market For Blues for $85. Limited seating at two shows, 6:30 PM or 9:00 PM, choose your time when purchasing your VIP Ticket.
May I purchase wristbands at a participating venue before Aug. 9th? 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 koosies will be for sale. We also have all of our Blues Society of Omaha merch for sale, including hats, shirts and koosies.
Are there any perks to being a dues-paying member of the Blues Society of Omaha? YES! Thank you for your year-round support of the BSO. When you arrive at the festival to check-in you will receive $10 off a shirt of your choice, per membership.
Memberships are available at omahablues.com/membership/
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? All venues (except Havanna Garage) are all ages up until 9 PM, accompanied by an adult.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions? SW5mbyB8IE9tYWhhQmx1ZXMgISBjb20=
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.
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 Market on 10th & Dodge. Located right in the heart of the festival action with the Capitol District in your front yard and the Gene Leahy Mall/Old Market in your backyard. Special room rates for festival goers are available until July 21 or sold out.
Use this Booking link for your hotel: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/omadmgi-bab-89b99371-4595-46f5-81fe-d85859dfa239/
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.
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Tickets for In the Market for Blues - Omaha's Blues Fest can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission Wristband - August 9, 2025 | 33 USD |
| VIP Experience - 6:30 Show on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 | 90 USD |
| VIP Experience - 9:00 Show on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 | 90 USD |
| General Admission - August 9, 2025 | 43 USD |
We have gathered all the information for you in one convenient spot, but please keep in mind that these are subject to change.We do our best to keep everything updated, but something might be out of sync. For the latest updates, always check the official event details by clicking the "Find Tickets" button.
