International Rostock Blues Festival
Blues evening at Zwischenbau at the end of February
About Rostock Blues Festival
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Blues Tradition in Rostock
The International Rostock Blues Festival looks back on almost thirty years of history, making it one of the longest-running blues events in Northern Germany. It is held at the Zwischenbau club on Erich-Schlesinger-Straße, an established venue in the Hanseatic and university city of Rostock.
Program and Orientation
Typically, three bands from different countries perform on a single evening. The program combines classic, traditional blues with contemporary styles and crossover formats—from slide guitar to unusual fusions like blues and beatbox. This appeals to both long-time blues enthusiasts and a younger, open-minded audience.
Local Context
The date on the last Saturday in February provides a cultural highlight during the quieter season and complements Rostock's year-round event offerings in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. For many guests, the festival is a reliable winter date in the region's concert calendar.
Rostock Blues Festival — edition 2026
The 29th edition of the International Rostock Blues Festival took place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Zwischenbau club in Rostock. The program featured three acts: The Blues Overdrive from Denmark with award-winning blues, the Jimi Barbiani Band from Italy with slide guitar power and rock'n'roll feeling, and Chris Kramer & Beatbox'n'Blues from Germany with their fusion of blues and beatbox. Doors opened at 7 PM, and the concert began at 8 PM. Tickets cost around €39.
Programme Rostock Blues Festival 2026
Line-up 2026
- The Blues Overdrive (Denmark) — award-winning blues
- Jimi Barbiani Band (Italy) — slide guitar power with rock'n'roll feeling
- Chris Kramer & Beatbox'n'Blues (Germany) — fusion of blues and beatbox
Doors 7:00 PM, Start 8:00 PM.
Highlights Rostock Blues Festival 2026
- The Blues Overdrive (Denmark)
- Jimi Barbiani Band (Italy)
- Chris Kramer & Beatbox'n'Blues (Germany)
Prices Rostock Blues Festival 2026
Regular tickets around €39, early bird tickets cheaper in advance.
Practical information — Rostock Blues Festival
Getting There
By train to Rostock Hauptbahnhof, then take a tram towards Südstadt; the Zwischenbau is located at Erich-Schlesinger-Straße 19a.
Tickets
Admission by advance ticket; doors usually open at 7 PM, concert starts at 8 PM.
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Where it takes place Rostock Blues Festival
Zwischenbau Rostock
Erich-Schlesinger-Straße 19a, 18059 Rostock