Swanage Blues Festival

10/04/2026

We may not have won, but we are in the top 5 and that is down to the bands, venues and supporters of our festival. thank you all for being there for us ❤️

15/02/2026

Vote now! There are only a few days left to vote for Swanage Blues Festival in the UK Blues Awards - see link below (all votes, very much appreciated)!

We are incredibly grateful for all the support & encouragement we have received since taking on the Festival and are proud to have made it into the UK Blues Federation, UK Blues Awards finals for Festival of the Year.

Please continue to support us and vote for us here:
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ukbluesawards2026voting

Simon & Toni

Thank you to all those who attended, performed, and hosted, to make this year another amazing festival!Next year will be the 25th anniversary of the Swanage Blues Festival, which will take place Thursday 1st - Sunday 4th October 2026

13/02/2026

Exciting news!

Here is the first edition of confirmed artists to date for the Swanage Blues Festival 25th Anniversary.

Thursday 1st - Sunday 4th October 2026

N.B: As with anything planned this far in advance, this may change due to circumstances beyond the control of Swanage Blues Festival.

Have a great weekend 🙂
Simon & Toni

09/02/2026

The very best of luck to all UK Blues Awards nominees!

01/02/2026

Thank you to everyone that put us forward to be in the top 20 Festivals ❤️. Last year was the 1st one that we organised from scratch & are so glad to see we didn't mess up! This means a lot to us, and even if we don't make it to the top 5, we are proud of what we have achieved in such a short space of time, and hope to continue with keeping Steve's legacy going.
News on 2026 acts coming soon 😊.
Toni & Simon x

Here's your Top 20 Shortlist for Festival Of The Year in the UK Blues Awards 2026, recognising achievements during 2025.

Congratulations to all of those who have made the Top 20!

Stay tuned - we will announce the Top 5 on Sunday 15th February.

07/10/2025

It was lovely to hear The mighty Howlers get some air play on Cerys Matthews show last night as well as a mention for the Swanage Blues Festival again.

Cerys' weekly round up of the blues you need to hear!

04/10/2025

IMPORTANT UPDATE No. 3 - The Fabulous Duck Brothers

Thanks again to Zoe at the White Swan for stepping in & is now hosting the Fabulous Duck Brothers in the beer garden at 7pm

04/10/2025

IMPORTANT UPDATE No.2 - The Fabulous Fez Heads

We are very grateful to Zoe at the White Swan for alllowing us to squeeze the Fabulous Fez Heads in at 3pm til 4pm in the lovely beer garden this afternoon.

04/10/2025

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

Unfortunately the Bay View Holiday Park has just lost their roof in the storm, so all gigs there are cancelled!

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this.

03/10/2025

Opening night at the The Arches with Ben White & Thomas Lucas

03/10/2025

Great opening night at the Legion with Hugh Budden & The Blue Chords with guest singers Kate Fox & Theresa Docherty as well as Big Joe Bone at the Red Lion. It was lovely to catch up and chat with Festival fans and other artists - in all, it was a really enjoyable evening which had a buzzing vibe.
Roll on today!

29/09/2025

Tonight 9pm
This week, blues singer Zoe Schwarz pops in ahead of playing the Swanage Blues Festival in Dorset. A regular on the live circuit in the UK, Zoe's fronted multiple blues groups, including the Hammond organ-laden Zoe Schwarz Blues Connection! Taking inspiration from jazz and blues greats like Billie Holiday, Janis Joplin and Ray Charles, Zoe has built a loyal fan base for her original material. Her upcoming album alongside Rob Koral & Friends, Colourful House, is due at the end of October.

Cerys catches up with Zoe Schwarz ahead of the Swanage Blues Festival.