King Biscuit Blues Festival
- Dates
- Expected October 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- King Biscuit Main Stage (Helena Levee Amphitheater)
- Price
- $99 to $149
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 20, 2026
The last King Biscuit Blues Festival was October 8 to 10, 2026, in Helena-West Helena, AR. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The King Biscuit Blues Festival has taken place in historic downtown Helena, Arkansas, on the banks of the Mississippi River, since 1986. It draws on Helena's history as the home of "King Biscuit Time," the radio show first broadcast in 1941 with Sonny Boy Williamson II and Robert Lockwood Jr., and its first planning committee grew out of the Sonny Boy Blues Society, a group of blues devotees. The festival runs three full days in October, with Warm Up Wednesday the evening before, and is held the weekend before Columbus Day. It has five stages, including the levee-top amphitheater Main Stage, along with buskers, a 5k run, a bicycle ride, a sanctioned BBQ contest, food and craft vendors and the Tent City campground. The 2026 edition ran October 8 to 10. Three-day general admission was $99 plus tax as an early bird price and $149 plus tax online, and the organizer lists $149 for three days and $50 for a single day at the gate. VIP wristbands come through its sponsorship levels. The festival runs rain or shine with no refunds.
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Listen
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Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport MEM.
How do I get to King Biscuit Blues Festival?
By car
Most people drive to King Biscuit Blues Festival. The nearest major airport is MEM, 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 Free (no fee mentioned on the official festival-info page). No rideshare-only zone specified on the official page; standard street/lot parking around historic downtown Helena.
🚙 Car hire
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If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Map shows the center of Helena-West Helena. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at King Biscuit Blues Festival?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Where can I stay near King Biscuit Blues Festival?
Budget stays 1
1053 W Highway 49, West Helena, AR 72390
≈ $85-115 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check ratesMid-range hotels 2
317 Biscoe St, Helena-West Helena, AR 72342
≈ $110-190 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates777 Isle of Capri Pkwy, Lula, MS 38644
≈ $80-150 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check ratesAirbnb & private camping
The official festival page itself points attendees to Airbnb ('private apartments 0-30 miles away') given how few hotel rooms exist in Helena-West Helena -- a small Delta town where hotels/motels 'have few vacancies on festival weekend' per independent travel coverage, making Airbnb a genuinely load-bearing option here, not just a backup.
Search AirbnbHipcamp lists private-land camping/glamping near Helena-West Helena, including at least one Delta-area farm site
Search HipcampSearch all hotels near Downtown Helena riverfront on the…
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organizer or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
The festival information page lists handicapped accessible parking in the parking lot at Missouri and Walnut Streets on a first come, first serve basis, with overflow in the Southern Bancorp parking lot, and a handicapped accessible stage area on the gated and secured north side of the Main Stage.
Read the full notes
The plan your trip page says that to accommodate the handicapped by wheelchair and walker there will be a handicap area for attendees who have purchased a general admission or VIP wristband, with limited space available, and that only service animals are allowed.
Note that the festival information page states its content pertains to the 2025 festival. Nothing is published on terrain or ground surface, accessible toilets, accessible camping, companion or carer tickets, ASL or a quiet space.
Confirm your specific needs with the organizer's access team before you travel.
Checked 2026-09-03 · source
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is King Biscuit Blues Festival 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was October 8 to 10, 2026. The next one is expected in October.
How much are King Biscuit Blues Festival tickets?
$99 to $149 per person were the 2026 edition's prices. 2027 tickets are not on sale yet; prices will be confirmed when they go on sale.
Where is King Biscuit Blues Festival held?
Downtown Helena riverfront on the Mississippi River levee, Helena, AR (office 319 Phillips St, Biscuit Row), Helena-West Helena, AR.