Chicago Blues Festival
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- Chicago Blues Festival
- Start:
- June 8, 2012
- End:
- June 10, 2012
- Venue:
- Grant Park
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Address:
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Chicago, IL, United States
Chicago Blues Festival
Legendary Artist Mavis Staples To Headline 2012 Chicago Blues Fest
The Chicago Blues Festival is the largest free blues festival in the world and remains the largest of Chicago’s Music Festivals. During three days on five stages, more than 500,000 blues fans prove that Chicago is the “Blues Capital of the World.” Past performers include Bonnie Raitt, Ray Charles, B.B. King, the late Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy and the late Koko Taylor.
FESTIVAL INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Hours
Friday & Saturday
- 11 am - 9:30 pm
Sunday
- 11 am – 9 pm
All talent bookings are complete. Look for information on how to submit for next year’s festival in late September.
Sponsors of the 2012 Chicago Blues Festival.
Find information about obtaining media credentials for Blues Festival.
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FREE Admission • Grant Park • June 8, 9 & 10, 2012
Preview Events
Blues Season will take place in several venues around Chicago including Daley Plaza (above) on Monday, June 4th.
Saturday, June 9
Saturday’s headliners include Billy Branch
and the Sons and Blues, Rev. K M Williams, Paul Kaye, Steady Rollin Bob Margolin and Floyd Taylor (above)
Plan Your Visit
Helpful information for planning your visit to Chicago for the Blues Festival.
Friday, June 8
The 2012 Chicago Blues Festival kicks-off on Friday, June 8th with performances by Joe Louis Walker, Eddie C. Campbell and Texas Johnny Brown (above).
Sunday, June 10
Mavis Staples (above) closes out the Chicago Blues Festival with a performance at the Petrillo Music Shell.
About The Festival
Helpful information on the Chicago Blues Festival.