Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival

The Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival has been a staple End-of-Summer event at Peoria’s beautiful riverfront festival park.

The Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival, formerly known as The Illinois Blues Festival, has been a staple End of Summer event at Peoria’s beautiful riverfront festival park. Help us bring downtown to life as the event stretches off the waterfront into bars, venue and businesses through after hours events, late night club shows and much more!

09/06/2024

Thank you to all of you who came out and spent Labor Day Weekend with us at last weekend. We love keeping tradition alive with you. We'll see you next Labor Day Weekend 🎶

We'll be sharing memories over the next couple months, but be sure to stay in loop in 2025 as we share information on .

Thank you!

09/01/2024

Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers brought a taste of New Orleans to Peoria! !

09/01/2024

Rockin’ the Blues 🙌 Joanna Connor has put on one heck of a show here along the Riverfront, with Mother Nature as the perfect backing… what a time! !

09/01/2024

Serenading sounds from the magnificent voice of the queen, Jennifer Hartswick! The sun is setting but the energy keeps on rising here at !

08/31/2024

DAY 2 ✌️ Music begins at 1pm and continues on into the late night ft. Grammy-nominated blues pianist Marcia Ball, blues rocker Joanna Connor Band, a funky Steady Flow hometown show, and more! The weather looks perfect to spend a day out along the Riverfront at !

Purchase your GA or VIP tickets online now, or at the box office once you arrive. Tickets are $25 flat no fees in person.
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Let's close this out properly!

08/31/2024

The undead funk ambassadors Here Come The Mummies closing out day one of ! We’ve got a whole day ahead of us tomorrow to do it all again. Thank you to everyone who joined us today. See you again tomorrow?

08/31/2024

A flavor of blues, rock, funk, reggae, jam, and more come together as Aaron Kamm & The One Drops take the stage here at !

08/31/2024

Shemekia Copeland is a blues singer-songwriter that just keeps on giving! Celebrating the debut of her new album “Blame It On Eve” which released today, Shemekia is a sight to see 🎶

08/31/2024

Pert Near Sandstone brining an incredible down to earth performance to the Gateway Stage ahead of their After Party at Kenny’s Westside tonight. A tasty blend of Americana, folk, and bluegrass that keeps you moving! Thank you!

08/30/2024

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Grammy-award winning Bobby Rush has taken the stage! He’s just getting started and so are we! Plenty more music coming up tonight with Shemekia Copeland and Here Come The Mummies to follow. Come out!

08/30/2024

Peoria Rhythm Kings are getting things started here at the Gateway Stage! These locals are bringing a great energy to kick off our weekend. Lots more coming up soon…🎫 peoriabluesandheritagefestival.com

08/30/2024

GATES ARE OPEN! Welcome to our 34th annual Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival. Come on down to the Riverfront and celebrate Labor Day Weekend live and outside 🎶

Photos from Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival's post 08/30/2024

It's a beautiful (and warm) day along the Riverfront. Reminder that you're allowed to bring in one sealed water bottle per person 💧 Make sure to stay hydrated today as you enjoy the music, food, drinks, and more here at !

Shemekia Copeland, Bobby Rush, Here Come The Mummies, and more take the stage tonight!

Gates open at 5pm, and tickets are still available at peoriabluesandheritagefestival.com 🎟️

08/30/2024

Good morning, and happy Friday Peoria! In just a few hours we kick off with Here Come the Mummies, Shemekia Copeland, Bobby Rush, Aaron Kamm and the One Drops, Pert Near Sandstone, and Peoria Rhythm Kings! Don't miss out on an evening of live music along the Riverfront. Gates open at 5pm!

Stop by after work and celebrate Labor Day Weekend properly with music, food, and drink. Tickets are available online NOW, or at the box office at the Peoria Riverfront this afternoon.
🎟️ peoriabluesandheritagefestival.com/tickets

Photos from Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival's post 08/29/2024

We're back home tomorrow ☀️ A splendid Labor Day Weekend packed with award-winning live musicians, local food + drink, and fun for the whole family await you at ! Come enjoy your time out on the Peoria Riverfront as we close out Summer.

Tickets are only $20 a day for General Admission, and there are limited VIP Reserved Seats with additional amenities as well.
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Listen to our official playlist featuring a selection of songs from each artist to get yourself prepared: hive.co/l/pbhf24-playlist

Photos from Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival's post 08/28/2024

We're halfway to the weekend, and only two days away from getting back along the banks of the Illinois River to enjoy music, food, drinks, and fun at ! We can't wait to spend another beautiful Labor Day Weekend with you.

If you're not already confirmed to close out Summer with us, now is the time! Get your $20 GA ticket now.
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08/27/2024

It's almost time... The 34th annual Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival kicks off this Friday night, August 30th and continues along the Riverfront Saturday, August 31st. Come celebrate Summers last stand as we spend Labor Day Weekend basking in the glow of live music, great food + drink, and the beautiful open air.

Lock in your plans now for only $20 a day! Or treat yourself to an elevated experience with a VIP Reserved Seat + amenities.
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Photos from Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival's post 08/26/2024

Make sure you have the artist performance schedule saved so you don't miss any of the fantastic artists that will take the stage along the Peoria Riverfront this weekend! Music starts at 5:30pm on Friday and 1pm on Saturday.

We've got multiple Grammy Award-Winning and Nominated artists that are not to miss!! Get your GA tickets for only $20 today!
🎟️ peoriabluesandheritagefestival.com/tickets

Photos from Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival's post 08/26/2024

THIS WEEKEND ☀️ We're just a few days away from getting back to the Riverfront for another celebration at Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival. The forecast is calling for plenty of incredible live music, delicious local food, cold drinks, and a memorable Labor Day Weekend 🎶

We're ready to welcome Here Come the Mummies, Shemekia Copeland, Bobby Rush and more on Friday, and then Steady Flow, Marcia Ball, Joanna Connor Band, Rocky Athas, and more on Saturday. You don't want to miss a minute!

Get your tickets today! Only $20 for GA or you can treat yourself to VIP Reserved Seating. Tickets available at peoriabluesandheritagefestival.com 🎟️

08/23/2024

We've got that Friday feeling 🎶 We made it through the week and that means that next week is time for our celebration! Come spend Labor Day Weekend with Here Come The Mummies, Shemekia Copeland, Steady Flow, Bobby Rush, Marcia Ball, Joanna Connor, & more alongside great local food & drink on the Riverfront!

There's still time left to elevate your Labor Day Weekend
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08/23/2024

We're officially ONE WEEK away from returning to the beautiful Peoria Riverfront we're thrilled to share the official Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival 2024 poster designed by Half Hazard Press. If you haven't already locked in your tickets, now is the time!

GA & VIP Reserved Seating available
*Poster included with VIP!
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What these Grammy nominees had to say ahead of Blues Fest in Peoria 08/22/2024

We've got multiple Grammy-nominated and even Grammy-award winning artists that will be making a trip to Peoria next weekend; including Shemekia Copeland, Marcia Ball, and Bobby Rush. Check out the Peoria Journal Star article where they spoke to both Marcia and Shemekia in anticipation to our weekend together.

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What these Grammy nominees had to say ahead of Blues Fest in Peoria The two-day Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival will feature a weekend of highly-acclaimed performers, including two artists from Alligator Records.

08/22/2024

Bobby Rush has got a message fr you, and it's to come out and see the Blues 🎶 This multi Grammy-award winning blues musician is ready to take the stage next Friday, August 30th. Get your tickets to see him at peoriabluesandheritagefestival.com/tickets

08/21/2024

Familiarize yourself with the map ahead of your trip to the Riverfront next week! The CEFCU Stage and Gateway Stage will have all the music you need to set yourself up for a fantastic Labor Day Weekend along the Riverfront. A variety of local food and craft vendors will also be attending to add to your experiece.

Get those tickets today!
🎟️ PeoriaBluesAndHeritageFestival.com/tickets

The Blues and Heritage Festival is returning to the Peoria Riverfront Labor Day weekend ! - John & Nancy Are Still Talking 08/20/2024

John & Nancy Are Still Talking... and this time they're talking about our own Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival. Check out the feature with our Talent Buyer Jack Manis as we prepare to return to the Riverfront next weekend!

LISTEN:

The Blues and Heritage Festival is returning to the Peoria Riverfront Labor Day weekend ! - John & Nancy Are Still Talking John & Nancy Are STILL Talking

Photos from Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival's post 08/20/2024

10 Days Away Giveaway 🎫

We're giving you a chance to win a 4-Pack of 2-Day GA Passes to ! All you have to do is:
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We'll pick a winner on Thursday. Not feeling lucky? Grab your $20 GA tickets or elevate your experience with a VIP Reserved Seat now at peoriabluesandheritagefestival.com

*Please be cautious of scam accounts notifying you that you won. We will only message you from our own account and ask for your name/email. No more!

08/19/2024

Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival 2024 kicks off NEXT WEEK! Take a look at a few of the artists to see along the Peoria Riverfront for our annual Labor Day Weekend tradition. Get your $20 GA tickets or treat yourself to VIP Reserved Seating now at peoriabluesandheritagefestival.com/tickets

08/14/2024

Just Announced 🌙 Keep the party going late at Kenny's Westside just a few blocks away from the Peoria Riverfront. Pert Near Sandstone, Kowan & Company, Dizgo, and Feed the Dog will be providing your late night entertainment with music from 12am-4am.

Get $10 tickets now at PBHFest.com/tickets
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Photos from Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival's post 08/13/2024

The upcoming Shemekia Copeland album, Blame It On Eve, comes out the same day as her performance here in Peoria on Friday, August 30th. Come out and celebrate the release with us under the Peoria sky!

GA tickets start at only $20 a day, with VIP Reserved Seating also available at PBHFest.com/tickets

08/12/2024

We've got the soundtrack to your weekend right here! Listen through the official Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival 2024 Spotify playlist that features a selection of songs from each artist taking the stage over Labor Day Weekend. It's time to get yourself ready for a good ol' time along the Peoria Riverfront.

Listen now at hive.co/l/pbhf24-playlist

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About Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival

Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment presents...
The 31st Annual Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival
August 30th and 31st, 2019
Peoria Riverfront Festival Park, Peoria, IL
Tickets and Info available at www.PBHFest.com

The Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival has been a staple End-of-Summer event at Peoria’s beautiful riverfront festival park. Now in its 31st year, festival-goers will bask in the glow of the sun on the beautiful downtown peoria riverfront while they enjoy a world-class line-up of artists from blues, roots, funk, soul and everything in between. Help us bring downtown to life as the event stretches off the waterfront into bars, venue and businesses through after hours events, late night club shows and much more!

Initial 2019 Lineup
The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band
Here Come The Mummies
Tommy Castro and the Painkillers
Ronnie Baker Brooks
Laith Al-Saadi
Aaron Kamm and the One Drops
Arlo McKinley and the Lonesome Sound
Sun Stereo
“The Road To Memphis” International Blues Challenge
And many more to be announced!

Website: www.PBHFest.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/pbhfest
Instagram: www.instagram.com/pbhfest

Videos (show all)

Closing down #PBHFest24 with the hometown heroes Steady Flow 🔊 it’s gettin’ funky up in here! Thank you for the incredib...
Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers
Joanna Connor
Jennifer Hartswick
The multi Grammy-nominated blues pianist Marcia Ball has taken the stage ☀️ Her and her band are keeping the blues alive...
Dizgo is jammin’ out and shredding stage at #PBHF24! The energy just keeps on rising throughout the day and into the eve...
Blues guitarist Rocky Athas, who has performed as a band member with John Mayall, has taken the stage with a beautiful b...
Feed The Dog is feeding us well here at #PBHFest with a great performance of their unique sound crafted from backgrounds...
Peoria local blues, rock, and funk fusion artist Erech Bruce is getting the day off to a great start. Music is going all...
Here Come The Mummies
Aaron Kamm & The One Drops
Shemekia Copeland

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Peoria, IL
61602

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