One of the most popular free summer festivals in New York City is the Blues BBQ Festival at Pier 76 in Hudson River Park. What could be better than listening to live blues while eating delicious BBQ from the best BBQ spots in the city?

When will the Blues BBQ Festival take place?

In 2024, the Blues BBQ Festival took place on Saturday, August 10 (from 1 pm to 8 pm). This year’s exact date is yet to be announced.

Where will the Blues BBQ Festival take place?

On the stage of Pier 76 in Hudson River Park ( 37th Street elevation) not far from Hudson Yards.

Impressions of the Blues BBQ Festival

What blues bands and artists will be performing?

Main Stage:

• 2:00 PM: Alexis P. Suter
• 3:30 PM: Blackcat Zydeco featuring Dwight Carrier
• 4:45 PM: Sheryl Youngblood
• 6:15 PM: Joe Louis Walker
• 7:45 PM: Altered Five Blues Band

Second Stage:

• 1:30 PM: Phil Young & his House of Blues
• 3:00 PM: Tina Fabrique with the Phil Young Blues Experience
• 4:30 PM: Charlie Burnham
• 5:45 PM: Beareather Reddy
• 7:15 PM: Gordon Lockwood

Which BBQ restaurants were featured at the Blues BBQ Festival?

In all, you’ll have more than 10 BBQ restaurants, breweries and wineries to choose from for your drinks and food. Included are some of our absolute favorites like Dinosaur Bar-B-Que and Bark BBQ. Other BBQ spots include Big Papa Smokem Gourmet BBQ as well as Kimchi Smoke Barbeque. There will also be vegan options.