Attendees at Bluesfest 2025 had mixed feelings of disappointment and happiness to hear that the festival would be returning in 2026. Many had flocked to the event, embracing a ‘one last hurrah’ attitude after the festival announced it would be finishing in 2025. That announcement triggered a rush on tickets, meaning the festival could continue.
The festival said in a statement that the 2025 celebrations had attracted 109,000 visitors, the festival’s third-highest box office on record. “That support means Bluesfest fans have kept this dream alive,” Festival Director Peter Noble said. “People want this event, people want it to continue.”
