Inverness International Blues Festival to feature video presentations in all-weather Big Top
In a recent presentation at the Inverness International Blues Festival media event, key announcements were made by festival organizers. Among these was the premiere of a new promotional video showcasing the top-notch blues bands set to perform at the festival. In addition to this, the introduction of a Big Top Tent was unveiled to ensure festival attendees can enjoy the international blues experience regardless of the weather conditions. This enhancement, as highlighted by Provost of Inverness Cllr Glynis Campbell Sinclair, will provide ample space for bands and visitors at the Northern Meeting Park in Inverness on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
The provision of the Big Top Tent represents a significant step forward in the organization of the festival, further demonstrating a commitment to offering a seamless experience for all participants. Speaking on this development, Provost Campbell Sinclair expressed enthusiasm and satisfaction at this new venue, underscoring its importance in providing a comfortable setting for the audience. This venture not only benefits those attending the festival but also serves the local hospitality and business sector, thereby contributing to a successful event during the month of March—a period that marks the beginning of the shoulder season.
Adding to the excitement surrounding the festival is a newly released promotional video that captures the essence of the event and gives viewers a glimpse into what they can expect at this renowned celebration of blues music in the picturesque setting of the Northern Meeting Park. Shared across various social media platforms, the video serves to generate anticipation and interest among potential festival-goers as it showcases the impressive lineup of bands set to perform.
Festival Artistic Director, Kevin Hillier, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming event, calling it the finest international one-day blues festival lineup the UK has seen in years. He emphasized the festival’s goal of promoting both the city of Inverness and the genre of blues music, aiming to transport attendees back in time to an era where all forms of blues bands graced the UK with their performances, catering not only to blues enthusiasts but to all music lovers.
The lineup for the Inverness Blues Festival on Saturday, March 28, 2026, features a diverse array of talented artists, promising a day filled with exceptional live music performances. The schedule includes a stellar roster of acts such as Alice Armstrong, West Weston’s Bluesonics, The Future Shape of Sound, Robbin Kapsalis & Oscar Wilson with The Giles Robson Band, and Alvin Youngblood Hart—a Grammy-nominated country blues virtuoso known for his homage to the music of the 1960s and 1970s, as well as western swing and traditional country.
With such an impressive lineup of artists and the addition of the Big Top Tent to ensure a comfortable experience for attendees, the Inverness International Blues Festival promises to be an unforgettable and enriching music event, celebrating the vibrant spirit of blues music in a historic and picturesque setting.