San Jose Fountain Blues Foundation

San Jose Fountain Blues Foundation Coming June 2026 — stay tuned! 43 Years of Blues, Soul, and Roots — and Counting! But here’s the truth — without your donations, this festival can’t continue.

Fountain Blues & Brews Festival — San Jose’s longest-running blues celebration, with two stages of world-class artists, craft beer, local eats, artisan vendors, and a community dancing together to the best blues you’ll hear. The Fountain Blues & Brews Festival is the Bay Area’s longest-running blues and roots music festival, bringing non-stop live music from blues, soul, gospel, R&B, and more — fr

om both global artists and our local talent. This two-day weekend festival is packed with:

Two amazing stages with top national and local acts
Artisan and food vendors, including incredible food trucks
Craft beers for those who enjoy a cold one
Family-friendly activities so everyone can join the fun

The Fountain Blues Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, supports year-round events to showcase and sustain blues musicians and local venues. Every gift helps us keep the blues alive, bring incredible artists to San Jose, and preserve a beloved festival tradition for generations. Donations are easy, secure, and tax-deductible — help us make June 2026 unforgettable. To donate, visit: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Q6PXF2CTTR7QU

Stay connected and learn more: visit our website or sign up for our newsletter for the latest news, lineups, and ways to support the music. http://www.fountainblues.com

A huge congratulations to Fountain Blues Board Member Bruce Labadie, Founding Artistic Director of San Jose Jazz, on his...
08/11/2026

A huge congratulations to Fountain Blues Board Member Bruce Labadie, Founding Artistic Director of San Jose Jazz, on his incredible tenure. Wonderful to see you get your flowers, Mr. Labadie! 🎶😎

Hey 43rd Annual Fountain Blues and Brews Festival Fans! Want a 2026 Festival shirt? We've got the following sizes avail...
07/28/2026

Hey 43rd Annual Fountain Blues and Brews Festival Fans! Want a 2026 Festival shirt? We've got the following sizes available for purchase: Unisex Small and Medium, and a few Women's (v-Neck) Larges. Let us know if you're interested and we'll get in touch.

Fountain Blues Fans! We're up for Best Music Festival in Silicon Valley and would love your vote. Cast it now! Thanks y'...
07/24/2026

Fountain Blues Fans! We're up for Best Music Festival in Silicon Valley and would love your vote. Cast it now! Thanks y'all. 🔥🎸🤘

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“We want people to have fun. We want families, and music fans to come out and just have a great weekend out in the sun i...
07/21/2026

“We want people to have fun. We want families, and music fans to come out and just have a great weekend out in the sun in San Jose,” St. John-Crane said. “It’s been very much a volunteer, grassroots effort, and so my hope with this festival is that not only do people have a great time, but they understand how important it is to invest in their own backyard.” Thanks to the folks at Redwood City Pulse for covering the 43rd Annual Fountain Blues and Brews Festival

Bay Area guitarist Terry Hiatt isn’t the retiring sort. Hiatt has been performing for over 50 years, and his genre-bending set made its latest appearance at the San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival on Saturday evening. Plaza de César Chávez came alive as festival-goers enjoyed two full days ...

Huge thanks to Chip Curry and Chrysalis Films for producing this fun behind the scenes look at the 43rd Annual Fountain ...
07/20/2026

Huge thanks to Chip Curry and Chrysalis Films for producing this fun behind the scenes look at the 43rd Annual Fountain Blues and Brews Festival . Relive the magic, ya'll!
Eric Gales Ruthie Foster Lauren HalliwellKaye Bohler
San Jose Downtown Association San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs Councilmember Anthony Tordillos SVCREATES Mayor Matt Mahan

The San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival is the longest-running...

07/03/2026
Where to begin... 43rd Annual Fountain Blues and Brews Festival was a knockout success. Truly. Thank you to Eric Gales,...
07/02/2026

Where to begin... 43rd Annual Fountain Blues and Brews Festival was a knockout success. Truly. Thank you to Eric Gales, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Southern Avenue , Marc Broussard, Ruthie Foster, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle, Faye Carol, BLUES EXPLOSION : The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol, Fillmore Slim, Lady Bianca, Alvon Johnson for your exceptional music, and to our sponsors for whom this event would have been impossible: Applied Materials, Citizen Business Bank, Casino Matrix, Keith Holland Guitars, Mirastar, San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs, Poor House Bistro, Metro, Carl & Marianne Salas, Carl & Kathleen Cilker Charitable Fund, The BLUES DAWGS, Dave Crane, Mike & Kathy Miller, Signia, Fluid Dynamics Plumbing, Mix 106.5, Bay Country 94.5. More videos, pics and highlights to come. Our hearts are full! 🎸🤘🔥

06/29/2026

Live in San Jose y’all!! 43rd Annual Fountain Blues and Brews Festival

06/28/2026

I’ve me some Dr. Feelgood 😎🔥

06/28/2026

Southern Avenue KILLIN’ IT!!

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