Opening Night

2025 Broad Street Blues and BBQ Festival

FREE Admission | Music kicks off at 5 PM

Get ready for an unforgettable kickoff to the Midwest’s premier free blues and BBQ festival — and we’re coming in hot.

Making her festival debut, the incredibly talented Ashlyn opens the festival at 5:00 PM.

At 6:00 PM, festival favorite Freddie Dixon, son of blues legend Willie Dixon, returns to bring that Chicago blues fire we all love.

Then at 7:30 PM, the lineage of blues royalty continues with The NuBlu Band featuring Carlise Guy, daughter of the one and only Buddy Guy.

Closing out the night, Mandalyn and the Hunters take the stage with their powerhouse soulful blues sound.

Bring your lawn chairs, your blankets, your appetite, and your love for live music. From award-winning blues to mouthwatering BBQ, festival eats, and cold drinks — Friday night is just the beginning.