🎸 Exit 56 Blues Fest 2026 | Brownsville, TN Blues Festival
Full Line Up and Info at: www.exit56blues.com
Experience one of the top Blues festivals in Tennessee at the 16th Annual Exit 56 Blues Fest, happening May 22–24, 2026 in Brownsville, TN. Located just off Interstate 40 at Exit 56, this free, two-day music festival celebrates the rich Blues heritage of West Tennessee with live performances, local culture, and a true Soul Town atmosphere.
Drawing 4,000–5,000 attendees each year, Exit 56 Blues Fest features 16 live performances spanning Country Blues, Delta Blues, and electric Blues, showcasing both established and emerging regional artists. Whether you’re a lifelong Blues fan or searching for things to do near Memphis or Jackson, TN, this festival offers an authentic and unforgettable music experience.
🔥 EXTRA!! Friday Night Kickoff – Downtown Brownsville
Friday beginning at 5 pm enjoy a Blues Extra Kick off to the weekend with live music in historic downtown Brownsville at Uptown Alley (42 South Washington Ave.). Enjoy local restaurants, shops, and a vibrant street atmosphere as the festival begins Friday evening.
🎶 Saturday & Sunday – Live Music Festival
The main festival takes place at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center (121 Sunny Hill Cove), featuring two full days of live Blues performances, food trucks, and arts & crafts vendors. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly outdoor music experience.
Saturday highlights include a Corvette Car Show (9:30 AM–3 PM) presented by the Corvette Club of West Tennessee and the official unveiling of the 2026 festival poster at noon, designed by local artist Roy Hawkins.
Sunday features the popular Women in Blues showcase, highlighting talented female Blues artists and celebrating the future of the genre.
🎨 Food, Vendors & Local Flavor
Festivalgoers can explore a variety of food trucks, local vendors, and handmade arts and crafts, making Exit 56 Blues Fest one of the most unique West Tennessee events of the year.
🎟 Free Festival in Tennessee
Exit 56 Blues Fest is a free event, open to the public and made possible by sponsors and community support. Donations are encouraged to help preserve the Blues tradition and support local musicians.
Plan your trip to Brownsville, Tennessee and experience live music where the Blues lives.
Exit 56 Blues Fest — your destination for Blues on the I-40 corridor. 🎸