Bex Marshall at Say’s on April 12

International Blues heavyweight musicians bring an amazing performance to historic New Harmony. Events are shaping up for 2026 – watch this space!

Oh, what a night! High-energy performances by the hottest bluegrass band in America–joined by Rock’n’ Roll Hall of Fame guitarist’s tour de force

Or a more intimate and exclusive daytime event – the Utopian Jazz Brunch Club at Say’s Restaurant fully catered and with an amazing lineup of musicians including Erin Bode, Karl Dixon and Tina Schutte

Rock’n’Roll Hall of Famer Greg Douglass, formerly of the Steve Miller Band

Gospel Blues and Jazz crooner Karl Dion Dixon

Bex Marshall – an award-winning European Blues Diva virtuoso guitarist, along with her band of international Blues heavyweight musicians bring an amazing performance to historic New Harmony

Ruth Wyand, legendary blues singer, songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire

The New Harmony Blues Festival is recurring annual music event which runs over several nights and brings amazing shows to the historic town of New Harmony, Indiana.

It features performances by international heavy-weight blues musicians, bluegrass, gospel and jazz artists, and was started in 2024.

The event also offers more intimate and exclusive daytime events presenting high calibre local culinary experiences paired with musical performances.

This year‘s VIP event is scheduled for September 5 and the main blues festival event is scheduled for November 6-8. Sign up here for updates

Events are starting to shape up for 2026 – so watch this space!

next upcoming events :

Bex Marshall at Say’s Restaurant New Harmony Indiana

Joining us straight from her USA tour with a solo performance, award winning UK virtuoso guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist Bex Marshall will play at The Utopian Jazz Club at Say’s Restaurant on April 12th.

Premiere New Harmony Blues Festival November 2024

video courtesy of Owen Lewis

Roots on Fire 2025 – Tim Graves & the Farm Hands

Headliner on Saturday Nov 8th, 2025

the venue

612 Church Street, New Harmony Indiana | get directions

Thrall's Opera House

Originally built by the Harmonists as a communal dormitory, the building was converted to a Victorian theatre in the mid-19th century and beautifully restored to its Victorian elegance.

blues band on stage in orld style opera house

early beginnings

The New Harmony Blues Festival started back in 2024, and got kicked off with the legendary Premiere Event 'Blues On Fire'. View past events on the Gallery page

gallery

the town

New Harmony

This is not just another quaint small town. It’s a thriving, walkable village, purpose-built in 1814 on strong convictions and wild ideals. An extraordinary National Historic Landmark District on an idyllic bend of the Wabash River. The site of multiple social experiments based on both religion and science. The modern village is a mix of contributions made by 200 years of artists, reformers, scientists, educators, and fans of this early American center for equality.

visit new harmony

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!

AC Thomas House
är´tǝ-făkt´s
Black Lodge Coffee Roastery
Backbeats Music Store
Capers Candy & Cards
New Harmony Radio
Meisberger And Associates Real Estate

Capers Emporium
Capers Glassporium
Lowry Hollow
Say’s Restaurant
Round Barn Music LLC
Andy Batt Photography
Corey Folz

New Harmony Golf Car Company
Working Men's Institute, Museum and Library
Studio Kirsch Design, Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Hillbilly Rick and the Bluesmobile
New Harmony Wine and Liquor
New Harmony Gallery of Modern Art, University of Southern Indiana
River Basin Blues Society