The Bloomington Blues & Boogie Woogie Piano Festival
The 8th Bloomington Boogies is October 10 - 12, 2026! We're excited about our lineup and in discussions with more great artists. Stay tuned for information about our events, which include free educational activities and performances on Oct. 10, a ticketed concert on Oct. 11, and multiple school concerts on Oct. 12!
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With acclaimed musicians performing boogie-woogie, blues, and related styles, free and ticketed performances and free educational activities, Bloomington Boogies has been voted a top 10 festival in Indiana. Bloomington Boogies began in 2015, took place annually through 2022 except for COVID cancelations in 2020 and 2021, and resumed in 2025.
Our mission is to present world-class performers in Bloomington, Indiana, and to introduce young people to artists and musical styles through public concerts and free educational activities, including school performances, workshops, and master classes.
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We present blues, boogie-woogie, Gospel, and stride pianists, Zydeco accordionists, jazz vibraphonists, and professional dancers. Performers and educators have included Bob Seeley, Henry Butler, Marcia Ball, Carl Sonny Leyland, C. J. Chenier, Rob Rio, Judy Carmichael, Stephanie Trick & Paolo Alderighi, Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne, Daryl Davis, Jean-Pierre Bertrand, Eden Brent, Bill Sims, Jr., Mark Braun (Mr. B), Mitch Woods, Josh Paxton, Cynthia Girtley, Scott Patterson, Ricky Nye, "Sunpie" Barnes, Caroline Podetti, Ben Toury, Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues, Henri Herbert, Dr. Keith McCutchen, Katharina Alber, Michael Drexler, Cassidy Gephart, Josh Christina, David Barry, Mike Lucas, Luke Gillespie, Monika Herzig, Craig Brenner, Kid Kazooey, Peter Bailey, Lolly Allen, Ross Martinie Eiler, Jeremy Stevenson, Michelle Brentano, Zain Mackey, Lee VanBuskirk, Ken Grooms, Garrett Spoelhof, Noah Selo, and John Valdez. The rhythm section has included Alfred “Uganda” Roberts/congas, Gordon Bonham/guitar, Joe Donnelly/sax, Ron Kadish/bass, Dan Hostetler/drums, and Lori Brenner/percussion. The festival is accessible to people with disabilities.
Posters below are from 2025.
