29th Annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival

Published on April 27, 2026

Columbia Pike Blues Festival

29th Annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival Shines a Spotlight on Community, Culture, and Local Talent

The Columbia Pike Partnership, in collaboration with Arlington Arts, proudly presents the 29th Annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival, returning Saturday, June 13th from 12-8pm. Currently on a national tour, Lexington, Kentucky’s powerhouse Joslyn and The Sweet Compression headline a lineup of nationally recognized musicians and a hometown favorite. It will be a high-energy celebration that honors great music and the Columbia Pike community.

Joslyn and The Sweet Compression

This year, the festival will be held in a new location: Penrose Square, part of the Penrose Square development at 2597 Columbia Pike. Even with the new spot, the Blues Festival will deliver the same energy, great music, and community spirit that people have come to love about this great festival.

Amani Burnham

This year's lineup delivers something for everyone. Headliner Joslyn and the Sweet Compression, has won national acclaim for her irresistible mix of funk, soul, and pure joy, with Billboard Magazine proclaiming “Magical...gives everybody the joy.” Rising star Armani Burnham — a 20-year-old Ethiopian-born, Connecticut-based artist — brings a fresh voice to the lineup. Next up is Stacy Brooks, the DC Queen of the Blues and past winner of the DC Blues Battle of the Bands. Guitar virtuosos Guy Bouchie & Bobby Thompson follow, bringing serious instrumental firepower to the stage. Arlington's own Curbfeelers kick things off, setting the tone with hometown energy.

2026 Artist Lineup

  • 12:00 pm, The Curbfeelers
  • 1:30 pm, Guy Bouchie & Bobby Thompson
  • 3:00 pm, Stacy Brooks
  • 4:45 pm, Amani Burnham
  • 6:30 pm, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression

This Blues Festival is about more than incredible music— it’s a celebration of everything that makes Columbia Pike so special: its rich diversity, deep community roots, and vibrant local culture. Our incredible lineup combined with the incredible lineup of Pike-based restaurants, artisans, and vendors make this a can't-miss event.

“We were thrilled to be named the best festival in Arlington in 2025 by Arlington Magazine, and we are going to build on that success in 2026. This festival isn’t just about great music — it’s about us,” said Andrew Schneider, Executive Director of the Columbia Pike Partnership. “It’s neighbors coming together, amazing talent taking the stage, and all the energy that makes the Pike feel like home. We’re here to celebrate our identity and everything this community stands for.”

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
  • Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • New Location: Penrose Square (2597 Columbia Pike)
  • Admission: Free and open to the public

Festival goers can expect an incredible musical lineup, local food trucks, a beer garden, artisan vendors, and family activities that reflect Columbia Pike's eclectic character. It’s a day to come together, support local businesses, and celebrate everything this corridor represents.

This event is part of the Columbia Pike Partnership’s mission to foster a vibrant, safe, connected, and diverse Columbia Pike community.

Columbia Pike Partnership

The Columbia Pike Partnership is a 501 © 3 organization working to foster a vibrant, equitable, and inclusive community along Columbia Pike in Arlington, VA. Through community events, business support, and creative placemaking, we strive to celebrate the people and cultures that make Columbia Pike unique.

Arlington Arts

Presented by Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development, that delivers public activities and programs as Arlington Arts. Our mission is to create, support, and promote the arts, connecting artists and the community to reflect the diversity of Arlington.

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