Bluesfest 2023
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The Capitol Centre is proud to be presenting Bluesfest 2023 with events for everyone including two days of FREE outdoor concerts! See below for a list of events and links to purchase tickets, or visit the Bluesfest 2023 page for more information on the festival.
* denotes local artists and musicians
Wednesday, August 30
Glass Tiger @ 7:30 pm in the Betty Speers Theatre- $65 for Capitol Centre Members, $70 Regular
Thursday, August 31
Clash of the Canvas- Blues Edition- Live Painting Competition @ 7:00 pm in the WKP Kennedy Gallery - $10. Music by Shawn Sasyniuk*. Winner of Clash 2022, Joanne Abbott*, will also have her solo exhibition on display from Aug. 30- Sept. 3.
Blues Cruise with the Jesse Thomas Band* @ 7:00 pm aboard the Chief Commanda II- $45 for Capitol Centre Members, $50 Regular- Patrons must be 19+
Friday, September 1
Free Outdoor Concerts- No Tickets Required
Headliner Shakura S’aida, Lance Anderson and NOLA Parish, Guy Belanger, Blue Screw, The King Street Five, The Eugene Levities 
Bluesfest Paint Night with Marianne Vander Dussen @ 7:00 pm in WKP Kennedy Gallery- $44 - Patrons must be 16+
Saturday, September 2
Free Outdoor Concerts- No Tickets Required
Headliner Miss Emily, Charlie A’Court, Fog Blues and Brass Band, Campbell & Johnston, Paul Pruneau and the Journeymen, Jenie Thai, Jesse Thomas Band, J Houston Band, Peter Cliché, The Funkers
Sunday, September 3
Blues & Brews with David Laronde* & Jesse Thomas Band* from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Gateway City Brewery- No tickets required
