International Rostock Blues Festival

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.