News
Stay at Abando Hotel and enjoy a 15% discount!
The Abando Hotel (Colón de Larreátegui Kalea, 9) is the official accommodation of the festival and where all the artists participating in the Bilbao Blues Festival will be staying. Take advantage of an exclusive offer for all Blues lovers who plan to attend the...
The image of the festival represents its direct and universal link to the blues and to Bilbao
An illustration that reflects the world of the Blues in a "direct and universal" way. The image of the poster for the 1st Bilbao Blues Festival is designed by the team from the Basque studio Moriskette, directed by Sergio Pérez Berasategi. The basic starting point for...
CHICAGO ALL STAR
With the programming of this first edition of the festival we believe that our weakness for Chicago blues is clear. That is why for this special occasion we have brought together some of the best bluesmen from the Windy City to bring the most authentic and deepest...
“Bilbao Blues Festival” is born to position the biscayan capital as an international reference point for this musical genre
The first edition will be held on the 29th, 30th and 31st of July in the Arenal, although it will be extended to other parts of the city through parades and small-format acoustic performances. The legendary singer and bass player Bob Stroger will receive recognition...
News from previous editions of the BBF
Bilbao surrenders to the charm of the Blues
New success of Bilbao Blues Festival. The public has enjoyed four days of an attractive free programme that has brought together great international figures of the genre and memorable performances. In its third edition, the music event promoted by the Bilbao City...
Tòfol Martínez Blues Band wins Volotea Blues Challenge
Tòfol Martínez Blues Band will be the Spanish representative at the European Blues Challenge to be held next year in Split (Croatia). The Catalan band has beaten the other three finalists (Del Toro Blues band, Sirjo Cocchi & Balta Bordoy-The Blues Way and The Lazy...