Waukesha BluesFest
August 14 & 15, 2026
A big thank you goes out to all who attended the 18th Annual Waukesha BluesFest, your interest and support is much appreciated! Special thanks to our Featured Sponsors, ProHealth Care, JX Gives Back Family Foundation and Keith & Betty Rupple Family Fund plus ALL of our fabulous sponsors who’s support makes this festival possible!! We would also like to thank all of our vendors and volunteers for their efforts to make Waukesha BluesFest a success each year.
It was a great show despite the heat, humidity and storms, and thanks for your patience during the music interruptions on Saturday due to lightning in the area. We worked hard to get in at least partial sets from all the acts later in the day on Saturday.
Save the dates of Friday and Saturday, August 14 and 15, 2026 for the hopeful return next summer of Waukesha BluesFest at beautiful Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield, Wisconsin. Stay tuned here in the early part of 2026 for updates on the revitalized festival.
* The entertainment line-up is subject to change.
Friday & Saturday, August 14 & 15, 2026
Naga-Waukee Park - Delafield, Wisconsin
2026 Waukesha BluesFest planning is under way and details will be announced in early 2026.
Festival Update:
After 18 exciting years of national, regional and local blues-based American music, the Waukesha Rotary Club has decided to step back from their affiliation with the annual Waukesha BluesFest. "We've decided that we're not going to move forward with BluesFest” committee chair Kip Rupple said, "That's not to say that BluesFest may not come back in the future, but the Waukesha Rotary Club won't be doing BluesFest for sure this year.” Rupple also noted, "It's been a wonderful event. We've had 18 great years.”
The Future:
Midnight Music & Events, the promoter that has worked with the Waukesha Rotary Club to produce Waukesha BluesFest during its 18 year run, is looking at new options to continue the popular festival at Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield, WI. As potential plans for the future of Waukesha BluesFest develop further information will be available at www.waukeshabluesfest.com.
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