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Celebrate Silver Spring Blues Week 2026
Saturday, June 13 – Saturday, June 20, 2026

Get ready for a week-long celebration of blues music, culture, and community during Silver Spring Blues Week 2026! Enjoy free performances, special events, workshops, poetry, interviews, and the annual Silver Spring Blues Festival featuring talented musicians from the region and beyond.

Throughout the week, venues across Downtown Silver Spring and surrounding neighborhoods will host live blues performances, including the Silver Spring Blues Week Kick-Off, blues poetry, jam sessions, artist showcases, and special community gatherings. Highlights include performances by renowned blues artists such as Carly Harvey, Daryl Davis, and other featured performers!!

Upcoming Events Include:

🎶 Wednesday, June 17 at 4:00 PM
SPARKLE: Blues Music Under the Tulip Poplar with Tom Walbank
At Koiner Farm - 737 Easely St. 

🎶 Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 PM
Silver Spring Blues Week Jam with Cooking with Gas
At American Legion Post 41

🎶 Thursday, June 18 at 5:00 PM
Silver Spring Blues Week Under the Stars
Featuring the Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Ensemble & The Mudd Brothers at El Golfo’s Patio

🎶 Friday, June 19 at Noon
WPFW Don’t Forget the Blues Hour
Featuring Ida Campbell with Mud Morganfield interview.

🎶 Friday, June 19 from 6:00–8:00 PM
Silver Spring Blues Week with DC’s Queen of Blues Carly Harvey
At United Therapeutics Bio Wall

🎶 Saturday, June 20 from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
17th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival
Celebrate the finale of Blues Week with a full day of live music, performances, and community fun in Downtown Silver Spring.

Whether you’re a longtime blues fan or discovering the genre for the first time, Silver Spring Blues Week offers something for everyone. Come enjoy live music, support local venues, and celebrate the rich blues tradition in our community!

All events are free unless otherwise noted.