Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival

Prepare to let the good times roll at the Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival, the only place where having the blues will actually make you smile! This electrifying end-of-summer tradition turns the scenic backdrop of the Illinois River into a roots-driven powerhouse of legendary icons and funky Southern rock. Attendees can groove their hearts out under the late-summer sun, grab a frosty beverage, and soak up a world-class Americana soundtrack that completely takes over downtown Peoria. Once the daytime jams wrap up, the foot-stomping celebration continues to spill into lively local after-parties, ensuring you get enough rhythm to keep you energized all weekend long.