The main event of the Ballarat Blues Festival takes place on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:20 PM at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts (1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree, VIC).
This ticketed headline showcase features top Australian blues artists performing exclusive tribute sets to their musical heroes.
Featured Artist Tribute Lineup
Joe Camilleri (Black Sorrows) & Wilbur Wilde’s Rock Royalty Revue
Dave Hole (International blues legend)
Geoff Achison performs music of The Allman Brothers
Brett Garsed performs music of Rory Gallagher
Andrea Marr performs music of Etta James
Nina Ferro performs music of Bonnie Raitt
Jimi Hocking & John McNamara performs music of Gary Moore
Sammy Owen performs music of Stevie Ray Vaughan