Chicago Blues Festival Photo Recap Saturday June 6, 2026 by Alan Frohlichstein

The Chicago Blues Festival was celebrated in the city, Thursday thru Sunday, June 4 - 7 2026. The largest FREE blues festival in the world, features exceptional blues talent performing in Chicago’s Millennium Park and at the Ramova Theatre in Bridgeport.

The 2026 Chicago Blues Festival Saturday June 6 celebrated 75 years of Billy Branch featuring Billy Branch and the Sons of the Blues with Kenny Neal and Ronnie Baker Brooks.

Other great artists performing at the festival included Ruthie Foster, Shakura S’Aida, Dylan Triplett, Dexter Allen, CUZ Band, Anissa Hampton, John Clayton White, Oscar Wilson Blues Band, The Gerry Hundt Trio, The Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling, Melody Angel, and Theo Huff & The Legacy Band.

All photos by Alan Frohlichstein.

Through a shared commitment to supporting artists, venues, and audiences, Alan Frohlichstein’s work has become an important part of telling the story of jazz and blues in Chicago. Alan’s images have captured memorable performances, festivals, community gatherings, and special moments, and ChicagoJazz.com is proud to recognize him as a longtime partner and contributor to our mission of celebrating and promoting jazz and blues in Chicago.

You can see more amazing photography at AlanFrohlichstein.com

ChicagoJazz.com is a part of Chicago Jazz Publishing and Entertainment and has been the proud publisher of the Official Chicago Blues Festival Program since 2007. We now produce a print and interactive online version providing even more information about the blues artists, music and venues you love. For more information, visit our site dedicated to Chicago Blues, www.BluesinChicago.com