Arts & Entertainment

Tampa Bay Blues Festival

Prepare yourself for a weekend filled with some of the best names in blues music. The Tampa Blues Fest returns to St. Petersburg's beautiful Vinoy Park for a three day blues music celebration.

This year's lineup features the sounds of Jonny Lang, the Lee Boys, Irma Thomas, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Mike Zito, Curtis Salgado, Janiva Magness and many more. 

Gates open at 12:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday.  Tickets are on sale now for the daily shows, VIP seating and after shows. 

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