We’re excited to host six great bands for the 25th Swanage Blues Festival! All performances take place in The Showbar, so grab a wristband on your way in, get yourself a drink from the bar and enjoy! Our bands for 2026 are: Friday 2 October, 4pm: Back Porch Crazy semi-acoustic band with a happy take on the blues. Plectrums, thimbles and harp reeds flying! Friday 2 October, 8pm: C Bone Band A hard-hitting Blues, Soul & Rock’n’Roll outfit delivering raw, authentic performances shaped by the deep roots of the genre and the energy of modern live blues. Saturday 3 October, 4pm: Rolling Drunks A fast blues band originally formed in the late 80’s. They get together a few times a year, and have loads of fun – bring your dancing shoes! Saturday 3 October, 4pm: Jon Amor Trio High-energy British blues, rock, and funk band fronted by the acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitar virtuoso Jon Amor and nominated for Band of the Year at the 2026 UK Blues Awards. Sunday 4 October 1.30pm: Kirris Riviere & the Delta du Bruit Bristol-based band, blending deep southern blues, gospel and swamp-rock with a distinctly British edge, voted Best Emerging Blues Act at the UK Blues Rhythm & Rock Festival. Sunday 4 October 5.30pm: Blues Cruise A six piece wall of sound playing with passion, power and energy. Swirling Hammond organ, scorching guitar and a harmonica that sounds like a chain saw buzzing! Bar open from 3pm Friday and Saturday, 12.30pm Sunday.