Waterfront Blues Fest 2026
Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 21 February 2026
About this festival
The Waterfront Blues Fest is an annual music festival in Portland, Oregon, featuring world-class blues, soul, funk, and R&B performances at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. As the largest celebration of its kind west of the Mississippi, it traditionally takes place over the July 4th weekend and supports local hunger relief efforts.
What this festival offers
Don't lose your ears at Waterfront Blues Fest
The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume — no ringing on the train home.
Where you'll be
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Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204, USA
Local Currency: USD
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Last verified 21 February 2026
