The Eureka Springs Blues Party returns May 29 through June 1, bringing four days of music and creative energy to downtown. With headline concerts, free shows, a block party and a weekend-long festival hub in Basin Spring Park, the event continues to grow as a favorite regional tradition.

Thursday Night Kickoff in Basin Spring Park The festival opens Thursday evening with the Ben E. Keith Street Party in Basin Spring Park. This free outdoor concert features Steve Jones at 6 p.m., followed by the Earl & Them Local Jam at 7 p.m., and Patrick Sweany at 8:30 p.m. The concert takes place within the Eureka Springs Entertainment District. Lawn chairs are welcome.

BluesLand: Festival Headquarters in the Park

Thursday also marks the debut of BluesLand, a vibrant gathering space in Basin Spring Park that remains active throughout the weekend. BluesLand features vendor booths, live art, yoga, a community chalk wall, and an interactive mural by Olivia Trimble of Sleet City Creative. Projection lighting will illuminate the Basin Park Hotel each evening, and roaming artists will contribute to a creative, ever-changing atmosphere.

Where to Get Tickets

Tickets for headlining shows at The Auditorium and Basin Park Hotel Ballroom can be purchased in advance at eurekaspringsbluesparty. com/tickets. In-person ticket pickup and day-of sales will be available at: ■ Blues Party Registration inside the Basin Park Hotel lobby (Thursday–Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.)

■ BluesLand Festival Center in Basin Spring Park

■ The Auditorium box office (Saturday only)

Weekend Schedule Highlights Friday, May 30:

■ BluesLand opens at noon with live music in the park at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

■ Los Roscoes performs at 5:30 p.m. in the Basin Park Hotel Ballroom, followed by Chambers DesLauriers at 7 p.m. (Two shows for one ticket) ■ Indigenous, featuring Monte Montgomery, headlines The Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

■ The Blues Party Pub Crawl takes over downtown venues including Chelsea’s, Jack Rabbett’s Whisky Bar, Missy’s White Rabbit Lounge, The Quarter, Rowdy Beaver Den, Slane Tavern, and New Delhi Café.

Saturday, May 31

■ BluesLand opens at noon.

■ The Center Street Block Party runs from noon to 4:30 p.m. across from the Basin Park Hotel. This 21-and-up fundraiser for the Eureka Springs Community Center features unlimited tastings from regional breweries, food, and live music by Brad Absher from 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $30 and include access to the Entertainment District.

■ Brick Fields performs in the Ballroom at 3:45 p.m., followed by DK Harrell at 5 p.m. (Two shows for one ticket) ■ Ruthie Foster performs at The Auditorium at 6:30 p.m., followed by Anders Osborne at 8:30 p.m. (Two shows for one ticket) ■ A Funk Party caps off the evening at The Grotto Upstairs at 10 p.m.

Sunday, June 1

■ BluesLand remains open with live music and ongoing festival activities in Basin Spring Park.