June 12 and 13, 2026

GALLIVAN CENTER   |   SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

GALLIVAN CENTER
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

photo from the back of the audience watching the main stage
Marquise playing guitar
Sue Folley performing, playing guitar
view of crowd at Utah Blues Festival
Tab Benoit performs on stage, playing the guitar with energy and passion during an outdoor concert. The view captures the back of the stage, with Tab Benoit in the center, surrounded by a lively band including a drummer and bassist. A large, enthusiastic crowd is visible in the background, along with vendor tents and urban architecture under a twilight sky.
3 children smiling
Musician playing guitar
All star jam on main stage at Utah Blues Festival
A group of women having fun and posing for the camera
photo from the back of the audience watching the main stage
Marquise playing guitar
Sue Folley performing, playing guitar
view of crowd at Utah Blues Festival
Tab Benoit performs on stage, playing the guitar with energy and passion during an outdoor concert. The view captures the back of the stage, with Tab Benoit in the center, surrounded by a lively band including a drummer and bassist. A large, enthusiastic crowd is visible in the background, along with vendor tents and urban architecture under a twilight sky.
2 children smiling
Musician playing guitar
All star jam on main stage at Utah Blues Festival
A group of women having fun and posing for the camera

ABOUT THE UTAH BLUES FESTIVAL

Salt Lake City's Largest Gathering of Blues Fans!

The 10th Utah Blues Festival returns to the Gallivan Center, in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 12-13, 2026!

Come join us in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City to experience another unbelievable weekend of blues music! We’ll also feature our award-winning free workshops, unique artistic and non-profit vendors, great food trucks, beer, wine, hard seltzer, soda, and free water! It’s one of the finest blues festivals in the country, with our host hotel, the Marriott City Center, overlooking the venue.

TICKETS

Early Bird pricing extended through June 1.

 

Weekend Pass
FRIDAY ONLY
SATURDAY ONLY

(Children 12 and under FREE)

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FRIDAY, JUNE 12

FRIDAY TICKETS
Kenny Neal, a musician with long dreadlocks, smiles while playing a worn-out electric guitar on stage. He is wearing a black shirt and an orange guitar strap, with stage lighting and drums in the background.

TBD

GATE OPENS
4:30 pm

Wayne Baker Brooks
5:00 pm – 6:10 pm

Carolyn Wonderland
6:40 pm – 8:00 pm

Kenny Neal
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Artist and times subject to change.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

SATURDAY TICKETS
Ana Popovic, wearing a vibrant floral blouse and red pants, passionately plays an electric guitar on stage under dramatic blue and purple lighting. A bassist in the background adds depth to the lively performance, with the stage adorned by glowing spotlights.

TBD

UBF Youth Blues Band – On Track Music
Noon – 12:45 pm

Jad Tariq
1:10 – 1:55 pm

Talia Keys & The Love
2:20 – 3:05 pm

Mathias Lattin
3:30 – 4:30 pm

Blackburn Brothers
5:00 – 6:15 pm

Rick Estrin & The Nightcats
6:45 – 8:00 pm

Ana Popovic
8:30 – 10:00 pm

Artist and times subject to change.

VIP BLUES CLUB

WEEKEND PASS
Two people smile at an outdoor music festival while standing at a balcony table overlooking the stage and crowd. The man wears sunglasses, a purple bucket hat, and a red shirt, while the woman wears sunglasses and a pink patterned blouse. They hold hands across the table, which has a coffee cup, headphones, and other items on it. The stage and audience of the Utah Blues Festival are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

ACCESS TO VIP BLUES CLUB

Includes VIP area overlooking the festival/stage (AC, padded seating, free food), 1 free meal ticket per day, snacks, 2 alcoholic beverages* (beer, wine, and hard seltzers). Access to private bar to purchase additional drinks,* as well as free soda & water. Access to padded seats (limited amount) in a special VIP section in front half of the stage. Entrance to free Workshops inside the Marriott City Center Hotel. Special events and premiums held on premises (TBD).

VIEW ENTIRE 2026 ARTIST LINEUP

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Illustrated poster for the Utah Blues Festival 2025, featuring anthropomorphic cats playing musical instruments against a fiery blue and orange background. The event is scheduled for June 27 and 28, 2025, at the Gallivan Center in downtown Salt Lake City. The lineup includes Kenny Neal, Ana Popovic, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, Carolyn Wonderland, The Blackburn Brothers, Wayne Baker Brooks, Mathias Lattin, Jad Tariq, Talia Keys & The Love, and The UBF Youth Blues Band. The website UtahBluesFest.org is listed for more information.