Oxford Blues Festival – Blues Music Festival in Oxford, Mississippi

Looking for live music from emerging blues artists?

THE ANNUAL OXFORD BLUES FESTIVAL PROVIDES A SPACE FOR BLUES ENTHUSIASTS TO COME TOGETHER AND EXPERIENCE LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM LEGENDARY ARTISTS, AS WELL AS DISCOVER NEW TALENT.

Oxford Blues Festival Highlights

FESTIVAL EVENTS

Lets Get Fired Up!

OBF Blues Panel Discussions

Join the OBF at the Ole Miss Blues Archives :
1:00pm - 2:00pm
“Blues Legends Unplugged: A Journey Through Time, Tradition, and Transformation” Panelist: Little Willie Farmer

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Soulful Sounds: Blues Music and the ongoing pursuit for justice.

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Thursday, October 12th, 2023

Emerging Blues Artist Showcase

Join us Friday night for a blues competition featuring new and emerging artists performing original blues music.

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Friday, October 13th, 2023

Food Truck Alley

If you're looking for a variety of delicious food all in one place, then check out the Food Truck Alley at the Oxford Blues Festival.

Saturday, October 14th, 2023.

Testimonials

What People Say About
the Oxford Blues Festival

Nancy Hart

Blues Fan - Denver, Colorado

I stumbled upon the most amazing blues festival. I came to see [a big name artist], and stayed for this, and this has been the better jam. I think the line up has been rawer, and truer and far closer to the source of the Delta.

Scott Barretta

Writer for Mississippi Blues Trails

I would like to thank Darryl Parker for starting this festival. I'm glad to see it expanding to 3 days and so many venues. It started out considerably smaller, but now has lots of venues and a panel discussion. As a blues talker rather than a blues performer, I really enjoy the panel discussions at [the Oxford Blues Festival.]