Springing the Blues
- Dates
- Expected April 2027
- Status
- Ended
- Venue
- Seawalk Pavilion / Latham Festival Plaza
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 27, 2026
Springing the Blues in Jacksonville Beach, FL is not currently confirmed to be running. Froligo tracks its status, history and similar festivals still happening.
What happened to Springing the Blues?
Springing the Blues was retired by its Board of Directors after the 34th annual festival in April 2026, more than three decades after it began in Jacksonville Beach.
Similar festivals that are still going ahead are listed further down this page.
The experience
What's special
Springing the Blues was a three-day blues festival held at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Founded in 1991, it grew from a small local gathering into a coastal tradition, and the 34th annual festival took place from 10 to 12 April 2026. Its board has since voted to retire the festival, citing a core mission of keeping the blues alive that it considers fully accomplished.
How it works
Springing the Blues was a free event, and its 2026 edition ran from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 April 2026 at the Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st Street North. VIP and premium seating offered stage-front armchairs, drink service and private air-conditioned restrooms. Tents, umbrellas, backpacks, coolers and outside food and beverages were not allowed, and animals were limited to qualified service animals. More than 1,000 parking spaces were available in the Central Business District.
Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Springing the Blues on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport JAX.
How do I get to Springing the Blues?
By car
Most people drive to Springing the Blues. The nearest major airport is JAX, 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
JTA Bus CT3 runs from JAX to downtown Jacksonville. Reaching Jacksonville Beach from there requires a further JTA connection (downtown-to-beaches route pattern), this is a multi-leg, roughly 60-90 minute public-transit trip, not a direct single-bus option, so it's a viable but slow budget option rather than the practical default.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
The festival's own transportation page directly recommends this option: 'Tap an app for a ride' to save on parking hassles. From JAX, pickup is signed and separate from the taxi/limo booth area (no reservations required).
Book / infoTaxis 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
On site parking available. Cost The festival's own transportation page directs attendees to 'more than 1,000 parking spaces inside the Central Business District,' naming specific lots at Jacksonville Beach Pier & N. 5th/6th Avenues, 1st Street & 4th Avenue, and 2nd Street & 2nd Avenue, plus street parking on First, Second, and Third Streets. No per-space cost or prepay platform (e.g. ParkMobile) was published on the festival's own page, this is city/downtown metered and lot parking, not a festival-run paid lot, so no single ticketed price applies. A genuinely useful official alternative: 'Beachside Buggies will pick you up and deliver you to the festival in an open air electric cart. rides are free' (tips encouraged), picking up from Lynch's Irish Pub.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at JAX
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Map shows the center of Jacksonville Beach. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Seawalk Pavilion / Latham Festival Plaza
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Springing the Blues?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soonAirport hotels 1
2101 Dixie Clipper Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soonMore hotels nearby 2
Airbnb & private camping
Jacksonville Beach is a dense, established short-term-rental market given its year-round beach-tourism draw. Spring-break-adjacent April timing at an oceanfront location makes some seasonal premium likely.
Search AirbnbNot a natural fit. Jacksonville Beach's Central Business District/oceanfront setting has no on-site or near-venue camping context. Hipcamp listings exist in the wider Jacksonville/First Coast region but cluster well inland/away from the beach strip.
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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
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