39th Annual Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival

Festival Pass

July 17 - 19, 2026

Welcome to the 39th Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival! 

A truly world-class event, the festival has received the coveted Keeping the Blues Alive award for Best US Festival from the Memphis-based Blues Foundation, which lauded the event for its strong, long-time commitment to its community and to presenting the best of the blues. 

BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR! 

Our Friday night kick-off show will be on the Main Stage, concluding with an All-Star show in the Big Top Beer Garden.

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FESTIVAL ENTRY

• Photo ID is required upon entering the festival grounds. 
• Photo ID must be presented to enter the beer garden (21 and over only).
• All bags, coolers, and backpacks are subject to security inspection at gate entrance to the infield.
• On-site non-camper parking begins Friday at 4 pm and is available for pre-purchase.
• NO overnight parking for non-campers.

More information can be found on the Winthrop R&B Festival FAQ’s page.

WEEKEND PASS

Cyber Monday — SOLD OUT

Early Bird — SOLD OUT

Advance — SOLD OUT

Standard — SOLD OUT

Gate Price — 7/16/26
$200

NEW!! Teen Weekend Pass (13 -17) - Must be accompanied by an adult
$75 - advance | $85 - door 

NEW!! College Student Weekend Pass - Must present a valid 2025 or 2026 Student ID from an accredited university at the Box Office
$100 - advance | $110 - door 

SINGLE DAY TICKETS

Friday — $55 advance |$70 gate

Saturday — $100 advance | $125 gate

Sunday — $80 advance | $95 gate

Teen (13-17) Friday — $30 advance | $35 gate

Teen (13-17) Saturday — $60 advance | $70 gate

Teen (13-17) Sunday — $40 advance | $50 gate

Youth Pass (0-12) - FREE – Please register all youth attendees

Single-day tickets will be available on June 2, 2026.

Tickets are Nonrefundable.

Purchase Winthrop camping or parking passes

Pre-purchase a Winthrop shuttle pass