North Atlantic Blues Festival
- Dates
- Jul 17 to 18, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Public Landing
- Price
- $60 to $100
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
North Atlantic Blues Festival returns to Public Landing, Rockland, ME, Jul 17 to 18, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The North Atlantic Blues Festival is an annual two-day blues festival at the Public Landing in Rockland, Maine, overlooking Rockland Harbor. The 2027 edition runs July 17 and 18. The organizer describes it as featuring national blues performers and as one of the most prestigious blues festivals on the East Coast, with all-day live music on the main stage and vendors selling food, drinks and crafts. On Saturday evening Main Street closes to traffic for the Club Crawl, with five bands set up along the street. It is produced by Paul Benjamin and Jamie Isaacson of Benjamin Productions.
How it works
Ticket gates open at 9 am at the Public Landing, 275 Main Street, Rockland. Advance tickets are $60 a day or $100 for the weekend plus fees, and at the gate $70 a day or $120 for the weekend. Children 6 to 12 pay $5 at the gate and under 5s are free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Bags are searched, food and water are allowed, and pets, coolers and alcohol are not. The event runs rain or shine and sales are final.
Who it suits
It suits blues fans who like a relaxed, sit-on-the-grass festival in a harbor town, and families, since children under 5 are free and a $5 ticket covers ages 6 to 12. The grounds are a day-use park with no camping, and parking is on the street or in paid civic lots, so most visitors stay in or near Rockland. The Saturday Club Crawl is free and all ages.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport RKD.
How do I get to North Atlantic Blues Festival?
By car
Most people drive to North Atlantic Blues Festival. The nearest major airport is RKD, 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 On-street parking is free (no meters mentioned); some civic-organization lots charge a paid fee, no citywide rate published. Official festival page: on-street parking throughout town, plus paid lots run by local civic organizations. Third-party guidance (Glen Cove Inn's own site) adds that visitors commonly park anywhere from Snow Marine Park to the Rockland Breakwater and walk in via the Rockland Harbor Trail. Separately, RV/camper parking (30 spaces) plus 4 tent sites are available off-site at AIO Food Pantry (1A Gordon Drive, Rockland. 'a few minutes walk to the festival grounds'), $200 donation for the full weekend, advance online registration required, no hookups, Fri 3-6pm arrival through Mon 7am departure. This is an off-site third-party arrangement.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at RKD
If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Venue
Public Landing
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near North Atlantic Blues Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
190 New County Road, Thomaston, ME 04861
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 5
6 Park Dr, Rockland, ME 04841
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates220 Warrenton St, Rockport, ME 04856
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2 Park Drive, Rockland, ME 04841
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates520 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates96 Limerock Street, Rockland, ME 04841
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 1
14 Elm Street, South Thomaston, ME 04858
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 1
Rockport/Rockland border, ME
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Midcoast Maine (Rockland/Rockport/Camden) is a well-known summer coastal-tourism market, so a July festival-weekend premium is plausible but unconfirmed for this specific event.
Search AirbnbThe only camping-adjacent option is the off-site AIO Food Pantry RV/tent arrangement documented in the parking block above, which is a direct festival partnership, not Hipcamp).
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Entry rules
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
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Quick answers
When is North Atlantic Blues Festival 2027?
Jul 17 to 18, 2027
How much are North Atlantic Blues Festival tickets?
$60 to $100 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is North Atlantic Blues Festival held?
Public Landing, Rockland, ME.