Bloomington Winter Blues Fest 2026

Schedule

Sat Feb 21 2026 at 07:00 pm to 10:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Buskirk-Chumley Theater | Bloomington, IN

Advertisement
Second year in a row we get to warm those winter blues with some of Indiana's finest!
Tickets on sale November 12, 2025. 10am
King Bee & The Stingers is a six-piece blues, soul and funk band from Bloomington, Indiana. Formed in 2006 under the leadership of harmonica player and vocalist Mark "King Bee" Menefee, the band attracted a strong following across Indiana and the Midwest, playing classic, gritty roadhouse blues. In 2015, Mark's daughter Sarah Menefee took over as lead vocalist and has been a rising star ever since. King Bee & The Stingers are 2018, 2019, and 2023 semifinalists in The Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.
Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel is an Original, Powerful, Soulful group from Kokomo, Indiana, United States, formed in 1993, comprised of brothers, Mike Milligan (guitar/vocals) and Shaun Milligan (bass), and Robert "Tiny" Cook (drums/vocals).
They Celebrate 30... THIRTY Years! of touring and recording in 2023 with their NEW Album on Mojo Hut Records,... KOKOMO HONEY!
They were recently honored with an award for a Lifetime of Keeping the Blues alive by the Fishers Blues Festival (Indy) and performed for 5000 of their biggest fans w Robert Cray Band (5th time!) And received an achievement award from the Mayor Of Muncie Indiana for the 30th anniversary! They also performed a sold out show w BB KING on his final Indiana show, and recently with BUDDY GUY (for the 4th time), Los Lonely Boys (2nd x), Jimmie Vaughan, and Robert Cray (again! for the SIXTH time!) !
With 7 CD releases on Mojo Hut Records, 100's of Thousands of touring miles, and several Thousands of performances under their belts.... it’s always Full Steam ahead.
Andra Fay & Scott Ballantine -- Faye is acclaimed as the “First Lady of the Blues Mandolin.” She has has played with various bands, including Saffire – The Uppity Blues Women. In 2011, she formed a rootsy band called Andra Faye & The Rays. More recently, she joined forces with Ballantine, founder of The Strugglers, to create a dynamic blues duo that blends original compositions and traditional styles. Faye’s strong sultry vocals are perfectly matched to Ballantine’s inventive guitar mastery and exquisite phrasing with plucks, slides, bends, and vibrato. Their albums Laying Down Our Blues and Coulda Woulda Shoulda received acclaim both for their instrumental and vocal talents as well as their songwriting.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave,Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel

Host or Publisher Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Bloomington

Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical
Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical

Indiana University Auditorium

LIVE-MUSIC TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Indiana Hoosiers Women's Basketball vs. Penn State Lady Lions
Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm Indiana Hoosiers Women's Basketball vs. Penn State Lady Lions

Assembly Hall - IN

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Parking Penn State Lady Lions at Indiana Hoosiers Womens Basketball
Sat, 28 Feb at 08:30 am Parking Penn State Lady Lions at Indiana Hoosiers Womens Basketball

Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall

Mrs. Doubtfire at Indiana University Auditorium
Sat, 28 Feb at 02:00 pm Mrs. Doubtfire at Indiana University Auditorium

Indiana University Auditorium

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
\ud83c\udf83\ud83d\udd25 RILEY\u2019S RIBS & RIDES \ud83d\udd25\ud83c\udf83 Presented by Sam\u2019s Club - Bloomington, IN
Sat, 01 Nov at 06:30 am 🎃🔥 RILEY’S RIBS & RIDES 🔥🎃 Presented by Sam’s Club - Bloomington, IN

Sam's Club (3205 W State Road 45, Bloomington, IN)

MUSIC CAR-SHOWS
10th Annual Smithville Holiday Bazaar
Sat, 01 Nov at 08:00 am 10th Annual Smithville Holiday Bazaar

7555 S Strain Ridge Rd, Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47401

CHRISTMAS-MARKETS-AND-FAIRS HOLIDAY
Science Fest 2025
Sat, 01 Nov at 10:00 am Science Fest 2025

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA

FESTIVALS
Fly Gworls Fall Travel Fest
Sat, 01 Nov at 06:00 pm Fly Gworls Fall Travel Fest

Indiana University Bloomington

FESTIVALS FALL-FESTIVALS
Bloomington, IN: David Nihill at The Comedy Attic
Thu, 06 Nov at 07:00 pm Bloomington, IN: David Nihill at The Comedy Attic

The Comedy Attic

COMEDY FESTIVALS
John Morgan at The Bluebird - Bloomington
Thu, 06 Nov at 08:00 pm John Morgan at The Bluebird - Bloomington

The Bluebird - Bloomington

CALENDAR
Harvest & Health Fall Festival
Sun, 09 Nov at 03:00 pm Harvest & Health Fall Festival

Unveiled Health

HEALTH-WELLNESS FESTIVALS
Morning Meditation and Yoga
Thu, 13 Nov at 06:30 am Morning Meditation and Yoga

Switchyard Park - Indoor Pavilion

HEALTH-WELLNESS MEDITATION
Vibration of Light Festival
Thu, 13 Nov at 10:00 am Vibration of Light Festival

Switchyard Park - Indoor Pavilion

FESTIVALS HEALTH-WELLNESS
Cacao Ceremony + Sound Healing
Thu, 13 Nov at 06:00 pm Cacao Ceremony + Sound Healing

Switchyard Park - Indoor Pavilion

FESTIVALS
Acclaimed Author Aminatta Forna to speak at Writers Guild event
Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Acclaimed Author Aminatta Forna to speak at Writers Guild event

Monroe County Public Library

ART LITERARY-ART
Hope for the Holidays 2025
Mon, 17 Nov at 06:00 pm Hope for the Holidays 2025

Switchyard Park - City of Bloomington, IN

HOLIDAY FESTIVALS
Nick Shoulders
Sat, 22 Nov at 07:00 pm Nick Shoulders

Bluebird Nightclub - Bloomington

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
DinoLab: Dig, Build, Learn
Fri, 28 Nov at 10:00 am DinoLab: Dig, Build, Learn

308 W 4th St, Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47404

WORKSHOPS
Annual Holiday Art Fair and Bazaar!
Fri, 05 Dec at 10:00 am Annual Holiday Art Fair and Bazaar!

2120 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47408

ART FESTIVALS
Parking Straight No Chaser
Fri, 12 Dec at 12:30 am Parking Straight No Chaser

Indiana University Auditorium

TRIPS-ADVENTURES

What's Happening Next in Bloomington?

Discover Bloomington Events