The Blues Foundation

The Blues Foundation World-renowned organization whose mission is preserving and celebrating the Blues.
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Admission
Blues Foundation Members: Free
Adults: $10
Students (with School ID): $8
Children (12 and under with an adult): Free
Active-Duty Military (with Military ID): Free (until Labor Day as part of the Blue Star Museum program)

Remembering 1994 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee Wynonie Harris 💙August 24, 1915 – June 14, 1969
08/24/2026

Remembering 1994 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee Wynonie Harris 💙
August 24, 1915 – June 14, 1969

Remembering 1994 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee Arthur ‘Big Boy’ Crudup 💙August 24, 1905 – March 28, 1974
08/24/2026

Remembering 1994 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee Arthur ‘Big Boy’ Crudup 💙
August 24, 1905 – March 28, 1974

Remembering 1980 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee John Lee Ho**er 💙August 22, 1917- June 21, 2001
08/22/2026

Remembering 1980 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee John Lee Ho**er 💙
August 22, 1917- June 21, 2001

Remembering 2019 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee Count Basie 💙August 21, 1904- April 26, 1984
08/21/2026

Remembering 2019 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee Count Basie 💙
August 21, 1904- April 26, 1984

08/20/2026
Dear Blues Family,Today is Giving Tuesday, and we invite you to join us in supporting the music, artists, and legacy tha...
08/18/2026

Dear Blues Family,

Today is Giving Tuesday, and we invite you to join us in supporting the music, artists, and legacy that have brought us together from around the world. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps The Blues Foundation continue its mission to preserve blues heritage, celebrate excellence in blues performance and recording, and invest in the future of this uniquely American art form.

Your generosity supports our educational initiatives, the Blues Hall of Fame, the HART Fund, youth programs, and the many efforts that ensure the blues continues to inspire generations to come. You can make your Giving Tuesday gift today by clicking here: https://secure.blues.org/np/clients/blues/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=5&utm_source=chatgpt.com

As we look ahead, mark your calendars for the 42nd International Blues Challenge, taking place January 19 through 23, 2027, in Memphis, Tennessee. We look forward to welcoming musicians, fans, affiliates, and blues supporters from around the world for another unforgettable week celebrating the best in the blues.

We also want to remind artists and industry professionals that Blues Music Awards submissions are currently open. If you have eligible recordings or performances, now is the time to submit your work for consideration. Complete submission information, submission deadlines, and guidelines are available on www.blues.org.

Thank you for your continued support, your passion for the blues, and your commitment to keeping this incredible music alive. Together, we are preserving a rich legacy while creating new opportunities for the next generation of blues artists, fans, and supporters.

We look forward to seeing you in Memphis next January!

Remembering 2008 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee Jimmy McCracklin 💙August 13, 1921 – December 20, 2012
08/13/2026

Remembering 2008 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee Jimmy McCracklin 💙
August 13, 1921 – December 20, 2012

Address

421 S Main Street
Memphis, TN
38103

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+19015272583

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