Bayfront Blues Festival
- Dates
- Aug 13 to 15, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Bayfront Festival Park
- Price
- $69 to $174
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Bayfront Blues Festival returns to Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, MN, Aug 13 to 15, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Bayfront Blues Festival is one of America's longest-running blues celebrations, staged on Duluth's Lake Superior waterfront at Bayfront Festival Park, where hundreds of blues and blues-rock acts have played its shoreline stage over more than three decades.
How it works
The festival runs Friday to Sunday, August 13 to 15, 2027, at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth. Three-day packages cost $164 if bought by May 31 and $174 by August 12, while single-day tickets are $69 in advance from June 1 and $79 at the gate, plus card fees. All tickets are general admission, and children 12 and under are free. Paper tickets are mailed, and gate re-entry is allowed. Coolers, outside drinks, bicycles and pets are not allowed, and rain or shine applies.
Who it suits
It suits blues and blues-rock fans who are happy to settle into a camp chair for a long waterfront weekend. All seating is general admission, with strollers welcome and children 12 and under admitted free with adult supervision. Shade umbrellas and high-back chairs are limited to back rows. The organizer's lodging page points visitors to the DECC for current information.
What people love
Visitors to Bayfront Festival Park praise the blues weekend. One 2014 reviewer on Tripadvisor called sitting by the Big Water listening to music for three days the best, and advised bringing sunblock and dancing shoes. Another said Blues Fest is always a treat and that the site is so big it never feels over crowded, even with thousands of people.
Last time around (2026)
The 37th annual festival returned to the Bayfront Festival Park waterfront across three days in mid-August 2026, continuing its long run as a regional blues showcase.
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Listen
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No official playlist linked yet. Find Bayfront Blues Festival on Spotify.
Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport DLH.
How do I get to Bayfront Blues Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Bayfront Blues Festival. The nearest major airport is DLH, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Cost $10-15/day at Bayfront (plus applicable credit card fees), pay-at-gate as you enter. Overflow at the adjacent DECC is $10/day, also pay-at-gate, with surface lots and multi-story ramps within walking distance. DECC is also where RV parking is handled (not Bayfront). Primary overflow is the DECC immediately east of Bayfront (walkable). There is no prepay or reservation portal (ParkMobile, SpotHero and so on); parking is first come, pay at the gate.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at DLH
If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Bayfront Blues Festival?
Budget stays 8
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates310 Lake Ave S, Duluth, MN
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates217 West 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates200 South 27th Avenue West, Duluth, MN 55806
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates310 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2211 London Road, Duluth, MN 55812
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 5
200 W 1st St, Duluth, MN
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates505 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates200 North 2nd Avenue West, Duluth, MN 55806
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates800 West Railroad Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates503 Clearwood Drive, Duluth, MN 55811
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 1
311 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 2
250 Canal Park Dr, Duluth, MN
Link coming soon350 Canal Park Dr, Duluth, MN
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Duluth is a strong summer-tourism market on Lake Superior and mid-August is peak season, so expect limited availability and elevated nightly rates on a festival weekend. Canal Park and downtown/hillside neighborhoods have the closest walkable rentals.
Search AirbnbBayfront Festival Park is a downtown public park with zero Hipcamp inventory of its own. Hipcamp does list private-land camping/glamping across northern Minnesota and the North Shore within driving distance of Duluth (a fit for attendees wanting a nature stay over a downtown hotel), but nothing within walking distance of the venue. The direct search link below points at the Minnesota area directory.
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
Price history and tiers
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Quick answers
When is Bayfront Blues Festival 2027?
Aug 13 to 15, 2027
How much are Bayfront Blues Festival tickets?
$69 to $174 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Bayfront Blues Festival held?
Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, MN.