Waterfront Blues Festival

Waterfront Blues Festival is a multi-day music festival held in Portland, Oregon, featuring blues, soul, jazz, and related genres across multiple stages at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The festival presents three days and three stages of music spanning styles including blues, cumbia, Ethio-jazz, soul, and Zydeco, with craft food and beverages, local makers and artisans, and VIP ticketing options. Now in its 39th annual edition, the festival takes place over eight acres of Tom McCall Waterfront Park along the Willamette River. The festival is held at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 1400 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97201. Attendees highlight the variety of live music across multiple stages, the scenic riverfront venue, and the range of food and drink vendors, though some note that shade and heat management at certain stages can be a concern.