Kingston's beloved Blues Fest is back in 2021 for its 25th year!

Blues is back! Once again, the streets of downtown Kingston will welcome the raucous sounds of the blues, as the Limestone City Blues Festival returns to Springer Market Square, August 27 and 28, 2021, with an all-Canadian, dynamic and decorated lineup.

Often referred to as the Poet Laureate of the Blues and known for the intensity of his performances, Paul Reddick is sure to bring down the house when he headlines the main stage on Friday night. Juno Award winning artist Steve Marriner kicks things off, followed by the energetic Raoul and The Big Time.

On the heels of their recent Juno nomination for Blues Album of the Year, Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar return to the festival’s main stage on Saturday. Napanee’s own Kim Pollard Band opens the evening, followed by crowd favourite Soulstack.

A $20 wristband gives you access to two nights of amazing performances, live and in person at both the mainstage and In the Clubs! Wristbands will be available for online purchase beginning Friday, July 30 at 10:00 am. Check downtownkingston.ca for all the details. As of August 12, you can buy wristbands in person at participating clubs and the Downtown Kingston! office. Attendance is limited, so don’t wait.

Springer Market Square Main Stage Lineup

Friday, August 27

• 7:00 pm Steve Marriner


• 8:00 pm Raoul & the Big Time


• 9:00 pm Paul Reddick

Saturday, August 28

• 7:00 pm Kim Pollard Band


• 8:00 pm Soulstack


• 9:00 pm Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar

In the Clubs

• Sweet Pete & The Heat at R.C.H.A. Club

• Big Mo & The Blues Mission at R.C.H.A. Club


• Kim Pollard Band at Tir Nan Óg


• Riley & Dunn at Blu Martini

• Smoke Wagon Blues Band at R.C.H.A. Club


• Paul Reddick at Tir Nan Óg


• Riley & Dunn at Blu Martini