International Blues Music Day 2026 - Blues Guitar Roadshow and CBS IBMD Party

Join us in celebrating International Blues Music Day with the Blues Guitar Roadshow and the Canberra Blues Society's IBMD Party. 🎉 Two amazing shows in one ticket!

THE BLUES GUITAR ROADSHOW: 3 PM - 6 PM

Prepare for an electrifying experience as The Ensemble Spectacular makes its debut in Canberra! Headlining the Roadshow is the extraordinary Ana Popovic, hailed by Bruce Springsteen as "one Helluva guitar player".
Alongside Ana, enjoy performances by Australian Blues legends:

• Geoff Achison (Vic)
• Ray Beadle (Sydney)
• The McNaMarr Project (Andrea Marr & John McNamara) (Vic)
• Simon Kinny-Lewis (Sydney)
• Corey Legge (NSW)
• Featuring Angus Burchall, Andrew Fry, Shane Gilbert, and Richard Tankard, plus local favorites Chris Harland and Liam Macalister!

Don't miss the fast-paced celebration of Blues music including showcase sets and a show-stopping All-Star Jam!

CBS IBMD PARTY: 7 PM - 10:30 PM

Keep the blues vibe alive at the CBS IBMD Party following the Roadshow! Come dance the night away with:

• Nick Charles (VIC)
• Chris Harland Blues Band (ACT)
• The SunBears (ACT)
  🎶 Over 6 hours of live Blues music and great raffle prizes to win!

👉 Book your tickets now!