KITSAP BLUES MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Kitsap Blues Music Festival is a joint project of Bremerton’s Admiral Theatre Foundation and the Kitsap Fair and Stampede Association, both 501c3 nonprofit organizations.
Labor Day Weekend @ Kitsap Fairgrounds
August 29 - August 31, 2025
Single Day & Weekend, VIP & General Admission Passes On Sale Now!
Camping. Food. Beer & Wine Gardens. Festival is 21+.
***See bottom of page for downloadable festival FAQ and schedule / map. You can view these documents online as digital flipbooks or download and print files. Printed festival maps and schedules will be available at the festival entrance.***
Bremerton’s Admiral Theatre Foundation and Kitsap Fair and Stampede Association proudly present the second annual Kitsap Blues Music Festival on Labor Day Weekend - Friday, August 29 - Sunday, August 31, 2025 at the Kitsap Fairgrounds in Bremerton, Washington. Enjoy a variety of incredible rhythm and blues artists over three days. BBQ, Concessions & More. Beer & Wine Gardens. Only 21+ admitted.
We are currently seeking festival, stage, and artist sponsors! To sponsor the festival, contact Admiral Theatre Development Director Nita Hartley at nita@admiraltheatre.org or 360.932.3051.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2025
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Tomás McCarthy
Main Stage
Fri., August 29, 2025
Show 7 - 8 p.m.
Artist website -
Rafael Tranquilino
Main Stage
Fri., August 29, 2025
Show 8:30 - 10 p.m.
Artist website
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2025
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James Howard Band
Main Stage
Sat., August 30, 2025
Show 1 - 2:15 p.m.
Artist website -
Tim Hall Band
Main Stage
Sat., August 30, 2025
Show 3 - 4:15 p.m.
Artist website -
Zach Person
Main Stage
Sat., August 30, 2025
Show 5 - 6:15 p.m.
Artist website -
Shemekia Copeland
Main Stage
Sat., August 30, 2025
Show 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Artist website -
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Main Stage
Sat., August 30, 2025
Show 9 - 10:30 p.m.
Artist website
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2025
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Kim Archer Band
Main Stage
Sun., August 31, 2025
Show 1 - 2:15 p.m.
Artist website -
Duffy Bishop
Main Stage
Sun., August 31, 2025
Show 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Artist website -
Blues Beatles
Main Stage
Sun., August 31, 2025
Show 5 - 6:15 p.m.
Artist website -
Ally Venable
Main Stage
Sun., August 31, 2025
Show 6:45 - 8 p.m.
Artist website -
Eric Gales
Main Stage
Sun., August 31, 2025
Show 8:30 - 10 p.m.
Artist website
THANK YOU to our generous media sponsors Cascade PBS, KNKX 88.5 FM and Washington Blues Society!
Kitsap Blues Music Festival FAQs / Festival Map & Schedule
Kitsap Blues Music Festival / Hotel Partners
Thank you to this year’s Kitsap Blues Music Festival hotel partners at the Oyster Bay Inn in Bremerton and the Oxford Suites in Silverdale. Both hotels are generously offering festival attendees 20% off standard room rates for the nights of the festival - August 29-31, 2025.
For the Oyster Bay Inn, please click here (or the logo below) to receive the discounted rate. You can also enter the promo code “BLUES” when booking online by clicking ‘Add Code,’ ‘Rate Access/Corporate Code,’ and manually typing BLUES. You can also book via phone at 360-377-5510.
For the Oxford Suites Silverdale, please click here (or the logo below) and enter code BLUES in the promo code box on their website to receive the discount. You can also book via phone at 360-698-9550.
