. beltline bluesfest

Offering a mix of iconic blues singers and rising stars of tomorrow, the Calgary International Blues Festival strives to feature the best in the blues genre.  International, national, and local headliners have continued to draw in the crowds over the past six years, making it one of the top multi-day outdoor festivals in  Calgary.

2011 will mark the festival’s seventh year,  running from August 1-7th at Shaw Millennium Park. LRT construction has resulted in a change from the festival’s original venue at Pumphouse Park in the SW to the Beltline area.

With plenty to see and hear, the Calgary International Blues Festival will keep any blues-fan occupied and engaged during the seven days of the event. Stroll through the Arts Market to find hand-crafted locally made items and a selection of food and drink vendors will satisfy any appetite during the seven day event. Interactive singer-songwriter workshops from performers Tim Williams, Smiling Jack Smith and David Gwynn allow festival goers to become apart of the action.

Enjoying some sun at the Blues Fest