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THE 38th SWANAGE BLUES FESTIVAL 5-8 October 2023
The Big Blues Party on the South Coast
50 great gigs * 30 great acts * 15 indoor venues * open mic and jam sessions
Tickets? You don't have tickets at a party! Your invite is your support wristband - see FAQs (frequently asked questions).
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“The Swanage Blues Festival brings together an amazing collection of Blues Musicians,
Fans and Friends for a weekend of Jams, Open Mics and Headline Performances that
will have you coming back time after time
” - Paul Dubbelman, music photographer. 

Stan's Blues Jamboree Jam Session
Photo by Paul Dubbelman.

Organiser Steve Darrington thanks: The Musicians, Venues, Hospitality Workers, MKL, Apexweb, GH Print Management, Mark Bauer Photography, Swanage Information Centre, Dubbel Xposure Photography, Virtual Swanage, Small Planet Music, Rempstone Consulting and the Good People of Swanage!

Swanage Blues is a trading name of Blues Roots
Blues Roots is a company limited by guarantee registered in England 7270783.
Registered Office: Herston Cross House, 230 High Street, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2PQ