Silver City Blues Festival Returns Memorial Day Weekend

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: Category: Local Events; May 5, 2026

BluesFest1 The 31st annual Silver City Blues Festival will take place Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 24, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Gough Park in Silver City, New Mexico.

Presented by the Mimbres Region Arts Council, the festival brings together regional and national blues musicians for a weekend of live music, food vendors, and community celebration.

The 2026 lineup includes performances by Illusions Band, Pocket Chocolate, Piper & the Hard Times, Connie Brannock, Bill Magee, Local Rhythm Music, Hurricane Ruth, and Joe King.

The event is free to attend, with donations encouraged to support the continuation of this long-standing community festival.

BluesFest2 Festival activities include live music throughout both days, a variety of food and beverage vendors, and opportunities to enjoy local arts and culture in an outdoor park setting.

Event Details:

Mimbres Region Arts Council and participating blues artists

31st Annual Silver City Blues Festival

Saturday, May 23, 2026 (10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.) and Sunday, May 24, 2026 (11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.)

Gough Park, corner of N. Pope Street and 13th Street, Silver City, NM

To celebrate blues music, support the arts, and bring the community together

Admission: Free (donations encouraged)

Additional Information: https://www.silvercitybluesfestival.org

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