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 — 2/4/26
$175 | Limited quantity

Advance — 2/9/26 - 5/31/26
$185

Standard — 6/1/26 - 7/15/26
$190 

Gate Price — 7/16/26
$200

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

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

Single-day tickets will be available in early June

Tickets are Nonrefundable.

Purchase Winthrop camping or parking passes

Pre-purchase a Winthrop shuttle pass