Waterfront Blues Festival
About this event
The Waterfront Blues Festival is a music festival in Portland, Oregon, at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The 2026 event takes place Jul 2–4, 2026. The largest blues, soul, funk, and R&B festival west of the Mississippi, filling the Fourth of July weekend along Portland's waterfront with four stages, food vendors, riverboat cruises, and fireworks over the Willamette.
Annual, Independence Day weekend
Location & directions
Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, OR 97204
Frequently asked questions
When is Waterfront Blues Festival 2026?
Waterfront Blues Festival takes place Jul 2–4, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. Annual, Independence Day weekend
Where is Waterfront Blues Festival held?
Waterfront Blues Festival is held in Portland, Oregon, at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, OR 97204.
What is Waterfront Blues Festival?
The largest blues, soul, funk, and R&B festival west of the Mississippi, filling the Fourth of July weekend along Portland's waterfront with four stages, food vendors, riverboat cruises, and fireworks over the Willamette.
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