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2023 Waterfront Blues Festival
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Waterfront Blues Festival

2023 Waterfront Blues Festival

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1400 SW Naito Parkway
Portland, Oregon 97201
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Sat Jul 1 2023
Tue Jul 4 2023
  • Gates: 11:00 am
  • Start Time: 12:00 pm
  • Age Restriction:  All Ages
About the Event
The Waterfront Blues Festival is downtown Portland’s largest and longest-running music festival and one of the most renowned celebrations of the blues in the world. Join us on the banks of the Willamette River July 1-4, 2023 to celebrate music, blues and our community.

All 4-Day passes will be offered at three ticket price tiers - Early Bird, Tier One and Tier Two - so buy early for the best blues for your buck.

• March 1: Initial lineup announced! All 4-Day passes available at Tier One pricing
• June 1: All 4-Day Passes and 1-Day Tickets move into Tier Two pricing
• July 1-4: All 1-Day Tickets move into Day-of pricing

Thanks to our partners at Buick GMC of Beaverton, children 12 and under are FREE at the festival (one child per paid accompanying adult).

In accordance with current state and local guidelines, there will be no vaccination, testing or masking requirements for guests at the 2023 Waterfront Blues Festival. Safety remains our priority and we will continue to monitor any changes in state and local guidelines, which are subject to change at any time.

All Blues Cruises require a separate ticket. Festival admission is not included or required with a Blues Cruise ticket. All Blues Cruises board from the seawall at S.W. Salmon and Naito Parkway, in front of Salmon Street Springs Fountain. Please bring your photo ID. All passengers 18 years of age and older must present a photo ID upon boarding. All carry-on bags are subject to inspection, and passengers may be photographed.

By purchasing a ticket, the buyer understands that all tickets are non-transferable, non-refundable, and non-tax deductible. All sales are final. The show goes on rain or shine. Artists and lineup are subject to change.

Layaway payment plans are available. Please note that tickets will be offered in each tier for a certain amount of time. Once the deadline is reached, pricing will jump to the next tier level. Early Bird pricing for 4-Day passes ended February 28 and Tier One pricing ends May 31.
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GA 4-Day Pass Tiered Ticket Class. You can select tickets from the active tier.

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$140.00

Four days. Four stages. All the blues.

• Priority festival re-entry
• 4-Day festival admission

Early Bird: $99 | Tier One: $120 | Tier Two: $140
  • Early Bird

    $99.00

    Sold Out
  • Tier One

    $120.00

    Sold Out
  • Tier Two

    $140.00

    Onsale
GA+ Early Entry 4-Day Pass Tiered Ticket Class. You can select tickets from the active tier.

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$230.00

Early access to snag your spot for four days of Blues Fest fun.

• Commemorative WBF pin
• Early entry at 10:30 am (30 min before GA) to the festival
• Priority festival re-entry
• 4-Day festival admission

Early Bird: $170 | Tier One: $200 | Tier Two: $230
  • Early Bird

    $170.00

    Sold Out
  • Tier One

    $200.00

    Sold Out
  • Tier Two

    $230.00

    Onsale
Gold VIP 4-Day Pass Tiered Ticket Class. You can select tickets from the active tier.

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$490.00

Awesome VIP perks and comforts to enjoy the festival in style.

• Up-close, prime viewing and seating area in front of the South Stage, including access to VIP bar and restrooms
• New! Up-close, prime viewing in front of the Buick GMC of Beaverton Blues Stage
• Bank of America VIP Patio access — central reserved seating area with prime view of both main stages and a VIP bar
• Exclusive invites to pop-up performances and pre-event festivities
• Daily vehicle parking at a downtown garage
• 4 complimentary drink tickets
• Limited-edition commemorative poster and t-shirt
• Early entry at 10:15 am (45 min before GA) to the festival
• Priority festival re-entry
• 4-Day festival admission

Early Bird: $370 | Tier One: $440 | Tier Two: $490
  • Early Bird

    $370.00

    Sold Out
  • Tier One

    $440.00

    Sold Out
  • Tier Two

    $490.00

    Onsale
Platinum VIP 4-Day Pass Tiered Ticket Class. You can select tickets from the active tier.

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$1,400.00

On-stage seating and premium VIP perks and comforts for the ultimate Blues Fest experience.

• Exclusive on-stage seating on both main stages
• Exclusive Hospitality Lounge access featuring VIP bar with preferred pricing, complimentary meals and restrooms
• Bank of America Up-close, prime viewing and seating area in front of the South Stage, including access to VIP bar and restrooms
• New! Up-close, prime viewing in front of the Buick GMC of Beaverton Blues Stage
• VIP Patio access — central reserved seating area with prime view of both main stages and a VIP bar
• Exclusive invites to pop-up performances and pre-event festivities
• Daily vehicle parking at a downtown garage
• 8 complimentary drink tickets
• Limited-edition commemorative poster and t-shirt
• Early entry at 10:15 am (45 min before GA) to the festival
• Priority festival re-entry
• 4-Day festival admission

Early Bird: $1,100 | Tier One: $1,250 | Tier Two: $1,400
  • Early Bird

    $1,100.00

    Sold Out
  • Tier One

    $1,250.00

    Sold Out
  • Tier Two

    $1,400.00

    Onsale
GA 1-Day Ticket - Sat 7/1 Tiered Ticket Class. You can select tickets from the active tier.

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$50.00

GA 1-Day Ticket - Saturday, July 1

Pick your day to come party!

• 1-Day festival admission
• Festival entry at 11 am
• No re-entry

July 1 Lineup Highlights include JJ Grey & Mofro • Los Lonely Boys • Amythyst Kiah • and more!

Tier One: $45 | Tier Two: $50 | Day-of: $55
GA 1-Day Ticket - Sun 7/2 Tiered Ticket Class. You can select tickets from the active tier.

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$50.00

GA 1-Day Ticket - Sunday, July 2

Pick your day to come party!

• 1-Day festival admission
• Festival entry at 11 am
• No re-entry

July 2 Lineup Highlights include Cory Wong • Shemekia Copeland with Special Guest Ruthie Foster • Rick Estrin & the Nightcats • and more!

Tier One: $45 | Tier Two: $50 | Day-of: $55
GA 1-Day Ticket - Mon 7/3 Tiered Ticket Class. You can select tickets from the active tier.

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$50.00

GA 1-Day Ticket - Monday, July 3

Pick your day to come party!

• 1-Day festival admission
• Festival entry at 11 am
• No re-entry

July 3 Lineup Highlights include Buddy Guy • Eric Gales • Neal Francis • Celisse • and more!

Tier One: $45 | Tier Two: $50 | Day-of: $55
GA 1-Day Ticket - Tues 7/4 Tiered Ticket Class. You can select tickets from the active tier.

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$50.00

GA 1-Day Ticket - Tuesday, July 4

Pick your day to come party!

• 1-Day festival admission
• Festival entry at 11 am
• No re-entry

July 4 Lineup Highlights include The Mavericks • Fireworks! • Curtis Salgado • Greg Koch Trio • Johnny Rawls • and more!

Tier One: $45 | Tier Two: $50 | Day-of: $55
Gold VIP 1-Day Ticket - Sat 7/1

$175.00

Gold VIP 1-Day Ticket - Saturday, July 1

Awesome VIP perks and comforts to enjoy the day in style.

• Up-close, prime viewing and seating area in front of the South Stage, including access to VIP bar and restrooms
• New! Up-close, prime viewing in front of the Buick GMC of Beaverton Blues Stage
• Bank of America VIP Patio access - central reserved seating area with prime view of both main stages and a VIP bar
• Vehicle parking at a downtown garage
• 2 complimentary drink tickets
• Limited-edition commemorative poster
• Early entry at 10:15 am (45 min before GA) to the festival
• Priority festival re-entry

July 1 Lineup Highlights include JJ Grey & Mofro • Los Lonely Boys • Amythyst Kiah • and more!

Price: $175
Gold VIP 1-Day Ticket - Sun 7/2

$175.00

Gold VIP 1-Day Ticket - Sunday, July 2

Awesome VIP perks and comforts to enjoy the day in style.

• Up-close, prime viewing and seating area in front of the South Stage, including access to VIP bar and restrooms
• New! Up-close, prime viewing in front of the Buick GMC of Beaverton Blues Stage
• Bank of America VIP Patio access - central reserved seating area with prime view of both main stages and a VIP bar
• Vehicle parking at a downtown garage
• 2 complimentary drink tickets
• Limited-edition commemorative poster
• Early entry at 10:15 am (45 min before GA) to the festival
• Priority festival re-entry

July 2 Lineup Highlights include Cory Wong • Shemekia Copeland with Special Guest Ruthie Foster • Rick Estrin & the Nightcats • and more!

Price: $175
Gold VIP 1-Day Ticket - Mon 7/3

$175.00

Gold VIP 1-Day Ticket - Monday, July 3

Awesome VIP perks and comforts to enjoy the day in style.

• Up-close, prime viewing and seating area in front of the South Stage, including access to VIP bar and restrooms
• New! Up-close, prime viewing in front of the Buick GMC of Beaverton Blues Stage
• Bank of America VIP Patio access - central reserved seating area with prime view of both main stages and a VIP bar
• Vehicle parking at a downtown garage
• 2 complimentary drink tickets
• Limited-edition commemorative poster
• Early entry at 10:15 am (45 min before GA) to the festival
• Priority festival re-entry

July 3 Lineup Highlights include Buddy Guy • Eric Gales • Neal Francis • Celisse • and more!

Price: $175
Gold VIP 1-Day Ticket - Tues 7/4

$175.00

Gold VIP 1-Day Ticket - Tuesday, July 4

Awesome VIP perks and comforts to enjoy the day in style.

• Up-close, prime viewing and seating area in front of the South Stage, including access to VIP bar and restrooms
• New! Up-close, prime viewing in front of the Buick GMC of Beaverton Blues Stage
• Bank of America VIP Patio access - central reserved seating area with prime view of both main stages and a VIP bar
• Vehicle parking at a downtown garage
• 2 complimentary drink tickets
• Limited-edition commemorative poster
• Early entry at 10:15 am (45 min before GA) to the festival
• Priority festival re-entry

July 4 Lineup Highlights include The Mavericks • Fireworks! • Curtis Salgado • Greg Koch Trio • Johnny Rawls • and more!

Price: $175
Rock the Boat Blues Cruise - GA - Sat 7/1

$55.00

A Blues Fest Cares Cruise, benefiting Meals on Wheels People

Saturday, July 1 from 3 to 5 pm (Boards at 2:30 pm)

Kevin Selfe, AC Porter & Karen Lovely • The BrassRoots Movement • Ms. Vee

Advance: $55 | Day-of: $60

Festival admission is not included or required with a Blues Cruise ticket. Net proceeds from this Blues Fest Cares Cruise will go to our friends at Meals on Wheels People.
Rock the Boat Blues Cruise - VIP - Sat 7/1

$105.00

A VIP Blues Fest Cares Cruise, benefiting Meals on Wheels People. This VIP Ticket includes hosted beer and wine.

Saturday, July 1 from 3 to 5 pm (Boards at 2:30 pm)

Kevin Selfe, AC Porter & Karen Lovely • The BrassRoots Movement • Ms. Vee

Advance: $105 | Day-of: $110

Festival admission is not included or required with a Blues Cruise ticket. Net proceeds from this Blues Fest Cares Cruise will go to our friends at Meals on Wheels People.
Sail on Sister Blues Cruise - Sun 7/2

$55.00

A Blues Fest Cares Cruise, benefiting The JWF Musician Health & Services Program

Sunday, July 2 from 3 to 5 pm (Boards at 2:30 pm)

Northwest Women Rhythm & Blues • Carly Harvey • Mary Flower & Adam Scramstad

Advance: $55 | Day-of: $60

Festival admission is not included or required with a Blues Cruise ticket. Net proceeds from this Blues Fest Cares Cruise will go to our friends at The JWF Musician Health & Services Program.
Bayou Blues Cruise - Mon 7/3

$55.00

Monday, July 3 from 3 to 5 pm (Boards at 2:30 pm)

CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band • Delgres • The Bayou Boyz with Lloyd Jones

Advance: $55 | Day-of: $60

Festival admission is not included or required with a Blues Cruise ticket.
Rollin' on the River Blues Cruise -Tue 7/4

$55.00

Tuesday, July 4 from 3 to 5 pm (Boards at 2:30 pm)

The Nth Power • Johnny Rawls with Ben Rice Band • RJ Mischo & Franck Goldwasser

Advance: $55 | Day-of: $60

Festival admission is not included or required with a Blues Cruise ticket.
Wellness: Cardio Dance - Sat 7/1

$12.00

Knot Springs Wellness on the Waterfront • Saturday, July 1 • Cardio Dance

Doors: 9 am | Class: 9:30 am (60 mins) | Front Porch Stage

Cardio Dance gives you an opportunity to connect with your body, move with your breath and raise your heart rate. Start with mindful warm-ups and evolve to choreographed movement matched with song. Throughout this guided class, you will feel empowered to move in ways that feel powerful to you. No previous dance experience needed; simply bring a pair of shoes you can move in.

Festival admission is not included or required with a Wellness Class ticket.
Wellness: Slow + Steady Yoga - Sun 7/2

$12.00

Knot Springs Wellness on the Waterfront • Sunday, July 2 • Slow + Steady Yoga

Doors: 9 am | Class: 9:30 am (60 mins) | Front Porch Stage

Slow and Strong Yoga is a slow-paced class that focuses on internal awareness and alignment. This class is excellent for those beginning a yoga practice or looking to refine their intentional movement. Bring your mat if you have one (we’ll also have a few on hand for you to borrow!).

Festival admission is not included or required with a Wellness Class ticket.
Wellness: Meditation + Movement - Mon 7/3

$12.00

Knot Springs Wellness on the Waterfront • Monday, July 3 • Meditation + Movement

Doors: 9 am | Class: 9:30 am (60 mins) | Front Porch Stage

This class begins with 45 minutes of mindful movement and ends with a 15-minute guided meditation that is meant to guide students to an awareness of self. This slower-paced guidance will provide grounding and clarity. Bring your mat if you have one (we’ll also have a few on hand for you to borrow!).

Festival admission is not included or required with a Wellness Class ticket.
Wellness: Flow Yoga - Tues 7/4

$12.00

Knot Springs Wellness on the Waterfront • Tuesday, July 4 • Flow Yoga

Doors: 9 am | Class: 9:30 am (60 mins) | Front Porch Stage

This class that connects breath to movement through flow-based sequencing. Flow Yoga builds body awareness and strength for students looking for faster-paced yoga. All levels welcome! Bring your mat if you have one (we’ll also have a few on hand for you to borrow!).

Festival admission is not included or required with a Wellness Class ticket.
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