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The Burnley National Blues Festival

Sponsored by Aircelle Ltd Burnley

Burnley has always been a weekend voyage of discovery and continues to maintain its reputation as a festival that remains true to the blues. Any festival that remains at the top of its tree for 20 years has to be more than a bit special.

Blues poster 2008

Blues Brochure available for download NOW!

Burnley National Blues Festival welcomes Aircelle Ltd Burnley as our new major sponsor, helping to ensure the festival retains its position as one of the leading blues festivals in the UK.

"This gives us a tremendous opportunity to move the festival forward and we look forward to working with and being associated with such a high profile and greatly respected international company. It’s a great piece of news for the Festival" Kirk Worley, Manager Burnley Mechanics.

BLUES FESTIVAL RUNNING ORDER

  • FRIDAY 21ST MARCH – 7.00PM
  • Little Charlie & the Nightcats - USA
  • Earl Thomas –USA
  • Thorbjorn Risager - Denmark
  • SATURDAY 22ND MARCH – 2.30PM
  • Little Willie Littlefield - USA
  • Mike Sanchez & the Portions - GB
  • Michael Roach & Johnny Mars - USA
  • Angela Brown & the Mighty 45’s – USA / GB
  • Connie Lush - GB
  • The Backbones - Danish
  • Dani Wilde - GB
  • SUNDAY 23RD MARCH – 2.30PM
  • Duke Robillard Band - USA
  • Henry Butler - USA
  • Nick Moss & the Fliptops - USA
  • Sean Webster - GB
  • Boo Boo Davies - USA
  • The Stumble - GB
  • BLUES CRUISE
  • Sailings take place at 12pm –
    1.30pm & 3pm each day
  • SATURDAY 22nd MARCH -
    KHALIF 'WAILIN' WALTER
  • SUNDAY 23rd MARCH -
    EDDIE BLUE LESTER supported by Alex Mays

Festival ticket: £68.00
Friday: £20
Saturday: £30
Sunday £30
Blues Boat: £5.50

BUY TICKETS ONLINE NOW
Please note: Only individual day tickets can be booked online. To purchase a full festival discounted tickets at £68 please call the Mechanics box office.

2008 Blues brochure available NOW!

Festival snapshots

Check out these pictures from the festival.

The Burnley National Blues Festival operates a policy of continuous improvement and therefore appreciates your comments.

Please Email: boxoffice@burnley.gov.uk