The countdown is on for the 2026 Blues Music Awards, and you need to be in the room for one of blues music’s biggest nights. WE ARE OFFICIALLY UNDER 3 DAYS AWAY!
Join us for an unforgettable celebration, including a special Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony performance by The Neal Family.
Tickets are available now at blues.org—grab yours today and be part of the magic.
Benderheads are everywhere!
Representing at the Sun, Sand, & Soul Festival in Miramar Beach Florida ☀️ #benderheads #blues music Tedeschi Trucks Band Taj Mahal
Hang in there! The Bender is just around the corner. 🎶
Ann Margret hanging out at the Westgate Las Vegas formerly the Hilton, 1971.
Photos by Douglas Kirkland
We're pleased to announce with your support the 2026 Big Blues Bender is sold out!
To all who purchased, get ready for the time of your life! If you didn't manage to book in time, there's still a chance that rooms will become available down the road, due to cancellations. If you would like to be considered for one of these rooms, click the link below to join our wait list.
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Only 4% Big Blues Bender Inventory Remains!
A sell out is imminent! Book now before they're gone. Our blockbuster lineup has sent packages flying off the shelves all winter long. We've added some inventory to accommodate demand, but the Bender is and will remain an intimate gathering at its core.
We're down to our last 4% of available rooms, and once they're gone, they're gone! This is your last chance to join us at the 2026 Big Blues Bender.
So what are you waiting for? Gather your crew and join us at the Bender!
Book now at bigbluesbender.com
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino , September 10-13, 2026
George Thorogood & The Destroyers helped us kick off the inaugural Big Blues Bender at the Riviera in 2014! It's Georges Birthday today. Let's help him kick it off in style by sending him some Big Bender Birthday love💙
📸 Erik Kabik
Help us send Big Birthday wishes to Ruthie Foster today! We are thrilled to be bringing Ruthie back to the Bender this year. Here she is at the 2019 Bender with a smile that lights up the room!
#HappyBirthdayRuthie #BigBluesBender
📸 Erik Kabik, @kabikphotogroup
Lots of Birthday Wishes out today to our own Goddess Anne Harris!! Anne has graced our stages since the first Bender and we all love her joy, beauty, grace, dancing, and music. Anne always has a beautiful smile for everyone. Have a wonderful day and big love from your Big Blues Bender family!! 😍🤩🥳🥰
Wishing a Super Happy Birthday to Samantha Fish! Here she is singing her heart out at last years Bender. Were you there?
#SamanthaFishFriday #HappyBirthdaySam #bigbluesbender
📸 DaveVann
