Queen City Summer Blues Throwdown presented by the Charlotte Blues Society

Charlotte Blues Throwdown to select musicians to play on Beale St. Memphis at the International Blues Challenge Jan 2027. Multiple acts!
About this Event

Each year, Bands and Solo/Duo Blues musicians take the Blues Challenge. This is a judged and timed performance. Each act will perform their Memphis set. Winners will be abbounced at the end of the evening. Then begin their Road to Memphis journey and the International Blues stage on Beale Street in Memphis

The event at Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts, 1030 Woodward Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28206 on Sunday, August 2. 2026 from 6 to 10PM (EDT). Doors at 5:30. Winners announced by 9PM.

Food and Beverage available for purchase. Free parking, All ages Welcome.