The sound of the blues will roll across Waterside Park at Lakewood Ranch on Saturday, December 6, 2025, when the Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival presented by Bank of America returns for a full day of music, food, and community vibes from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Gates open at 9:00 a.m., music begins at 10:00 a.m. and runs all day.
Taking place on the waterfront at Waterside Park, 7301 Island Cove Terrace, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240, the festival will showcase award-winning and internationally touring blues artists, along with local favorites, plus food and beverage vendors, shopping, and a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Kids 12 and under are free with a paid adult.
Tickets are on sale now at the official festival website — advance general admission tickets are $75, day-of tickets are $95, and reserved front-of-stage seating is $150. Online ticket sales close Wednesday, December 3, at 9:00 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to buy early to save.
2025 Festival Lineup
The 2025 Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival features a powerhouse lineup of national and regional blues artists performing throughout the day:
- 9:30 – 9:55 a.m. – Music Compound Band
- 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. – Shaelyn Band
- 11:35 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. – Eden Brent
- 12:55 – 1:55 p.m. – Albert Castiglia
- 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. – Johnny Rawls
- 3:35 – 4:40 p.m. – Toronzo Cannon
- 5:00 – 6:05 p.m. – Chambers Deslauriers
- 6:25 – 7:30 p.m. – DeSoto Tiger
These artists bring a mix of Gulf Coast soul, Chicago-style guitar, piano-driven blues, and modern roots grooves — the kind of high-energy, feel-it-in-your-chest sets that make for a true blues festival experience. “The blues community on Florida’s Suncoast is strong, and we wanted to create a signature event right here in Lakewood Ranch that brings great music, great food, and great people together,” organizers said. “With this lineup and this waterfront setting at Waterside, December 6 is going to be one of those ‘don’t miss’ days…