2026 Houston Blues Challenge

Houston Blues Challenge 2026

The 2026 Houston Blues Challenge brings together some of the region's finest blues performers as they compete for the opportunity to represent Houston at the 2027 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.

Whether you're a lifelong blues fan or discovering the genre for the first time, your support makes a difference.

Event Dates
Sunday, August 2
Sunday, August 9

Time
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Doors Open at 1:30 PM

Location
Dan Electro's Guitar Bar
1031 E. 24th St.
Houston, TX 77009

Suggested Donation: $15

This event also serves as our annual fundraiser. Donations help cover travel, lodging, and meal expenses for the winning Houston acts as they represent our city at the 2027 International Blues Challenge in Memphis.

If you cannot attend and would still like to support Houston's blues musicians, donations are welcome at:

HoustonBluesSociety.org/Donate

Bring your friends, enjoy an afternoon of outstanding live blues, and help send Houston's best to the world stage.

We look forward to seeing you there!