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The annual Reading Blues Fest is a celebration of traditional blues and its contemporary subgenres. Presented by Berks Arts, which also presents the renowned Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest each spring, this festival provides a chance for fans to relax in the friendly atmosphere of the award-winning DoubleTree by Hilton Reading while enjoying concerts, blues-themed lunches and brunches, and related activities.
About Berks Arts
The mission of Berks Arts is to Inspire, Engage, and Unite our community through arts education, collaboration and presentation. Today, in everything Berks Arts does and supports, the organization seeks to make Berks County a more creative, desirable, resilient community.
Support BERKS ARTS
Join thousands of Reading Blues Fest fans in supporting Berks Arts with a tax-deductible donation. Not only are you helping to secure a vibrant future for Berks Arts and the Reading Blues Fest, but you’ll enjoy benefits as well!
READING BLUES Fest 101
WHEN
4-Day Annual Festival each November. Future Dates:
November 22-24, 2024
November 21-23, 2025
November 20-22, 2026
WHERE
The DoubleTree by Hilton Reading is the festival host site for all major concerts.
WHAT
Blues fans from around the world return to Greater Reading every year for a weekend of music-packed days and unique concert experiences.
WHO
The festival features current and past Blues Music Award winners, B.B. King Entertainer of the Year honor winners, and showcases incredible and diverse talent to our visitors.
TICKETS
Look for tickets to go on sale to the public each spring. VIP packages are available through the end of September. Stay tuned!
ACCESSIBILITY
Reading Blues Fest major venues are ADA accessible. Please contact Local Event Partners with questions regarding ADA accessibility.
Leadership
Executive Leadership
Justin Heimbecker, Executive Director
John Ernesto, Artistic Director
Tish Davis, Event Operations Director
Amanda Ehst, Office Manager
Artist Services
Stage Manager
David Kurzweg, Stage Manager
Hospitality
Marvanne Kouvaros, Hospitality Manager
Transportation
Kevin White, Transportation Coordinator
Rooming
Paul Smith, Rooming Coordinator
PATRON Services
Volunteer Coordinators
Robin Myers-Ojea, Cindy Wlazelek
House Managers
Keith Simon, Doug Tothero
Merchandise Managers
Ginny Swarmer, Neal Swarmer, Darren Delaney
Ticketing
Megan Schappell, Box Office Manager
Volunteer Orientation Coordinator
Brian Wlazelek