Jersey International Blues Festival

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MusicSt Helier
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsGenuine international blues acts, including
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: GBP
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Jersey International Blues Festival in St Helier

First staged as the Jersey International Blues Festival, this free, no-ticket weekend fills historic Royal Square in central St Helier with international and local blues acts each May, following on from earlier informal bank-holiday blues gatherings held at the Havre des Pas Lido nearby in past years.

The Jersey International Blues Festival held its first edition in Royal Square in St Helier, a historic public square surrounded by cafes, pubs and civic buildings in the heart of the town.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Genuine international blues acts, including US touring musicians such as Johnny Rawls, Thornetta Davis and John Primer, perform for free in an open town square rather than a ticketed indoor venue, giving Royal Square a temporary identity as, in local press description, a home for the blues

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival's move from its earlier home at the Havre des Pas Lido to the town centre marks a shift from a beachside community event into a higher-profile, internationally booked festival while keeping the no-ticket, walk-up format

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Origins in informal bank-holiday blues weekends at the Havre des Pas Lido

Water and renewal

Living ritual

no-ticket format in Royal Square

The sacred route

Living ritual

booking of international touring blues artists alongside local performers

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Casual clothing suited to standing outdoors for extended periods; a light jacket for cooler evenings.

Safety

Jersey International Blues Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of St Helier you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

GBP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map49.19 N, 2.10 WOpen in Google Maps

St Helier, Europe, Jersey

Nearest airportJER — Jersey
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of St Helier you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to St Helier via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near St Helier, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearCasual clothing suited to standing outdoors for extended periods; a light jacket for cooler evenings.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Jersey and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Jersey International Blues Festival?

Jersey International Blues Festival is listed for Past edition: 15–16 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Jersey International Blues Festival take place?

The festival is listed in St Helier, Jersey. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

St Helier, Europe, Jersey

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLjerseybluesfest.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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