Sideshow Alley: Byron Bay Bluesfest

Byron Bay Bluesfest, year-in-year-out, brings together one of the best and most diverse music lineups for Australia’s festival calendar. Taking over Once again,  Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm just outside of Byron Bay over the Easter long weekend, Bluesfest has something for everyone.

Its 2018 edition stars some of best new comers and older acts the festival has had in years. Just to name some, Bluesfest stages will be graced by Kesha, Asgeir, Lauryn Hill, Sheryl Crow, Tash Sultana, John Butler Trio and many, many more. Needless to say, Bluesfest 2018 is a must attend event for people of all ages.

However, with the festival only taking place in Byron Bay, not everyone can make it. Which is why we’ve put this handy guide together of all the acts who will be playing some other shows while in the country. The list will constantly be changing and updating so be sure to check back to see if you’re favourite act will be heading your way anytime soon.

Byron Bay Bluesfest Sideshows

Asgeir

SUN 1 APR
Sydney City Recital Hall, Sydney
WED 4 APR
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
THUES 5 APR
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
TICKETS

Jose Gonzalez

THURS 29 MAR
Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
SAT 31 MAR
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
MON 2 APR
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
TUES 3 APR
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
TICKETS

Newton Faulkner

SUN 1 APR
The Factory Theatre, Sydney
MON 2 APR
Lizotte’s, Newcastle
WED 4 APR
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
FRI 6 APR
The Gov, Adelaide
SUN 8 APR
Jack Rabbit Slims, Perth
TICKETS

Youssou Ndour

WED 28 MAR
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
SAT 31 MAR
Hamer Hall, Melbourne
TICKETS

Juanes

MON 2 APR
Enmore Theatre, Sydney
WED 4 APR
170 Russell, Melbourne
TICKETS

Walter Trout

THURS 29 MAR
The Corner, Melbourne
SAT 31 MAR
The Factory Theatre, Sydney
TICKETS

Robert Plant & the Sensational Space Shifters

FRI 23 MAR
State Theatre, Sydney
SUN 1 APR
Palais Theatre, Melbourne
MON 2 APR
Palais Theatre, Melbourne
THURS 5 APR
Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
SUN 8 APR
Riverside Theatre PCEC, Perth
TICKETS

Morcheeba

THURS 29 MAR
Metro Theatre, Sydney
FRI 30 MAR
170 Russel, Melbourne
TICKETS

Hurray For The Riff Raff

SAT 24 MAR
The Corner, Melbourne
MON 26 MAR
The Factory Theatre, Sydney
TICKETS

Canned Heat

THURS 22 MAR
The Basement, Sydney
FRI 23 MAR
The Factory Theatre, Sydney
SUN 25 MAR
Lizotte’s, Newcastle
MON 26 MAR
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
WED 28 MAR
The Gov, Adelaide
TICKETS

Gov’t Mule

MON 26 MAR
Metro Theatre, Sydney
TUES 27 MAR
The Corner, Melbourne
TICKETS

Benjamin Booker

THURS 29 MAR
The Factory Theatre, Sydney
SAT 31 MAR
The Corner, Melbourne
TICKETS

The New Power Generation

MON 26 MAR
170 Russell, Melbourne
WED 28 MAR
Enmore Theatre, Sydney
TICKETS

Micheal Franti & Spearhead

THURS 29 MAR
Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns
TICKETS

Gomez

TUES 27 MAR
Old Adelaide Gaol, Adelaide
SAT 31 MAR
Enmore Theatre, Sydney
SUN 1 APR
170 Russell, Melbourne
MON 2 APR
170 Russell, Melbourne
WED 4 APR
Metro City, Perth
TICKETS

Seu Jorge

SUN 25 MAR
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
WED 28 MAR
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
THURS 29 MAR
Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
TICKETS

Byron Bay Bluesfest Lineup

Lauryn Hill

joining…

Kesha
Sheryl Crow
Melissa Etheridge
Juanes
Seu Jorge
Ziggy Alberts
Asgeir
Newton Faulkner
Afro Celt Sound System
Harry Manx
Harts
Holy Holy
William Crighton
Elephant Sessions

joining…

Youssou N’Dour
Seal
Micheal Franti & Spearhead
Jackson Browne
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Gomez
Rag ‘n’ Bone Man
The Original Blues Brothers Band
Jimmy Cliff
The Wailers
Benjamin Booker
Hurray For The Riff Raff
Canned Heat
Walter Trout
Andre Cymone
The Teskey Brothers

joining…

Robert Plant & the Sensational Space Shifters
Lionel Richie
The John Butler Trio
Tash Sultana
The New Power Generation
Chic feat. Nile Rodgers
First Aid Kit
Jose Gonzalez
Morcheeba
Gov’t Mule
Lukas Nelson & the Promise of the Real
The California Honeydrops
Eric Gales
Bobby Rush
Dumpstaphunk
Joe Louis Walker
Rick Estrin & the Nightcats