IEBS Blues Challenge – Live Music & Competition - WINNER GOES TO MEMPHIS!

Schedule

Sun Jun 14 2026 at 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

The Social | Spokane Valley, WA

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The International Blues Challenge is the world’s premier blues competition, see the best in the northwest compete for their shot!
About this Event


🔥 Get ready for an unforgettable night of live blues music as some of the region’s top performers take the stage for the IEBS Local Blues Challenge — competing for a chance to represent the Inland Northwest in Memphis, Tennessee.

This isn’t just a show… it’s a high-energy, live music competition where every performance counts.


🎶 WHAT TO EXPECT

🔥 Multiple live acts throughout the day

🎸 Bands and solo/duo performers bringing their best

🏆 A judged competition with real stakes

🍻 Great atmosphere, great people, and great music

Every artist on stage is giving it everything they’ve got — and you get to be part of the experience.


🌎 WHY IT MATTERS

The winners move on to compete at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, representing our region on a national stage.

You’re not just watching a show —

👉 you’re watching the next act take their shot.


🎯 MAKE A NIGHT OF IT

Bring your friends, grab a drink, and settle in for a day/night filled with soulful performances, powerful vocals, and serious musicianship.

Whether you’re a lifelong blues fan or just looking for a great festival… this is the place to be.


🎟 GET YOUR TICKETS NOW

Seats are limited — and this event brings out some of the best talent in the area.

👉 Don’t wait. Be there.

👉 Who will represent the Inland Northwest in Memphis? Come find out.

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Where is it happening?

The Social, 6412 East Trent Avenue, Spokane Valley, United States

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Tickets

USD 33.85 to USD 321.96

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