November 6–8, 2026 Thrall’s Opera House · New Harmony, Indiana
Three Nights of Blues & Bluegrass in New Harmony
Soulful performances. One historic stage.
A weekend worth getting away for.
Find your festival experience
Choose one unforgettable evening.
Or join us for all three.
Friday · November 6
Doors Open: 6:30 PM · Show: 7:00 PM
Mama’s Got the Blues
Join Ruth Wyand for Mama’s Got the Blues, a memorable journey through 100 years of women in blues. Live music, storytelling, historical imagery, and film bring their inspiring songs and powerful stories to life onstage.
Thrall’s Opera House
Tickets from $20
Saturday · November 7
Doors Open: 4 PM · Show: 5 PM
Women in the Blues
Celebrate women in the blues with Eden Brent, Heavy Suga & The SweeTones, Geminii Dragon, and Sandy Picket. Enjoy a soulful evening filled with powerful voices, lively piano, expressive guitars, and unforgettable music.
Thrall’s Opera House
Tickets from $75
Sunday · November 8
Doors Open: 4 PM · BBQ & Show: 5 PM
Bluegrass, Brews & BBQ
Enjoy spirited bluegrass with Peter Rowan, The Grascals, and Tim Graves & the Farm Hands. Gather with friends for an evening of acoustic picking, vocal harmonies, local brews, and smoky barbecue in historic New Harmony.
Thrall’s Opera House
Tickets from $75
Make It a Full Weekend
All three evening performances · General admission $125
Select your event date in the ticket form, then choose your tickets and extras. BBQ meals and drink tickets are available for Sunday’s Bluegrass, Brews & BBQ event only and are purchased separately unless included in your ticket package.
Feel the music
More Than a Concert.
A Shared Experience.
Live music in intimate, historic settings brings people together. Come for the performances, connect with fellow music lovers, and enjoy the welcoming spirit of the New Harmony Blues Festival.
See Past Festival MomentsOne venue. Three unforgettable evenings.
Great Music. A Historic Setting.
Thrall’s Opera House
Originally built in 1824 and transformed into a theater in 1888, Thrall’s Opera House brings historic charm to your festival experience. This beautifully restored venue offers an intimate setting to enjoy three nights of blues and bluegrass in the heart of New Harmony.
November 6–8, 2026
612 Church Street
New Harmony, Indiana
Stay a little longer
Make a Weekend of It
Explore historic New Harmony between shows, with local dining, places to stay, and room to slow down.
Explore New Harmony
Free & Open to the Public
More to Enjoy During Festival Weekend
Enjoy free afternoon music and storytelling at the Working Men’s Institute on November 7–8.
November 7–8, 2026 • 1:00–2:30 p.m. both days
With Gratitude
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors
Thank you to the local businesses and organizations helping bring the festival to life.
- Say’s Restaurant
- Black Lodge Coffee Roasters
- Robert Lee Blaffer Foundation
- New Harmony Artists Guild
- New Harmony Radio
- Just Looking / BackBeats
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