The first lineup announcement also includes Charlie Musselwhite, Judith Hill and Ruthie Foster.
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Gold Coast festival Blues on Broadbeach has dropped its first lineup, headlined by Aussie favs The Teskey Brothers.
Gearing up for its 25th edition, Blues on Broadbeach is set in the heart of Broadbeach from Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 May 2026.
Performing alongside The Teskey Brothers will be American blues legend Charlie Musselwhite, recent Grammy winner Ruthie Foster and soulful Louisiana crooner Robert Finley.
There will also be a stack of local talent, with Ash Grunwald, WILSN, Karen Lee Andrews and Blue Shaddy just some of the names announced so far. Check out the full first lineup below.
Tickets for the Twelve Bar Society and Sunday Ticket event will be available from 10am AEST on Wednesday 26 November. This will be followed by a Sunday Ticket pre-sale from 10am AEST on Tuesday 25 November 25th. General admission tickets will go on sale at 10am AEDT on Wednesday 26 November. Full ticketing details available at bluesonbroadbeach.com.
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“What a phenomenon… 25 years of celebrating fantastic blues music, millions of smiling faces over the years and now 17 prestigious awards,” Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate says.
“This festival epitomises everything about our great city: its largely free program, it’s for families, and it brings together people from all walks of life to dance, sing and groove their way through four days of entertainment with the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop and the magical vibe of Broadbeach there for everyone to enjoy. Bring on 2026.”
Experience Gold Coast Festival Director Mark Duckworth adds, “We’re bringing together an incredible line-up of more than 25 artists for our 25th anniversary first announcement, including four Grammy Award-winning performers.
“Blues On Broadbeach has evolved into one of the country’s best celebrations of rhythm and blues, and we can’t wait to welcome music lovers back to the streets and parks of Broadbeach for another four big days of unforgettable performances.”
Blues on Broadbeach takes place in Broadbeach from Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 May 2026. Ticketing information is available at bluesonbroadbeach.com.
BLUES ON BROADBEACH 2026
Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 May – Broadbeach, QLD
Lineup
The Teskey Brothers
Judith Hill | Ash Grunwald
Charlie Musselwhite
Ruthie Foster | Robert Finley
The Lachy Doley Trio | Kevin Borich Express
Daddy Long Legs | WILSN | Blue Shaddy | Karen Lee Andrews
Mason Rack Band | Horns of Leroy Ft. Thndo
Stefan Hauk | George & Noriko | Karl S. Williams
Angela Fabian | BB Factory
Wazee Wa Kijiji | Sweet Felicia & The Honeytones
The Mojo Corner | Oz Latin Brothers
+ Many More
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