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The Waterfront Blues Festival is downtown Portland’s largest and longest-running music festival and one of the most renowned celebrations of the blues in the world. Founded in 1988, the festival has garnered international acclaim and raising over $10 million dollars to fight hunger.

The 2023 Lineup: Buddy Guy, The Mavericks, JJ Grey & Mofro, Cory Wong, Los Lonely Boys, Shemekia Copeland with Special Guest, and many more.

The festival is also an unparalleled showcase for Portland’s local music community and features local legends like Terry Robb, The Bayou boyz with Lloyd Jones, the Norman Sylvester Revue, Mary Flower and Adam Scramstad, NW Women Rhythm & Blues, and Fllen Whyte's Plus-Sized Band.

As the festival heads into its 36th year, we’ll continue to build upon our longstanding legacy and fanbase while also welcoming new artists and audiences, deepening our commitment to Portland and the community, and bringing the most exciting and dynamic blues, soul, funk and R&B artists to the stage for one magical, can’t miss Fourth of July Weekend.

Tickets are available at several price levels.