Brandi Carlile performs at the Beacon Theater in New York City. Photo by Pete Souza

Brandi Carlile + More Announce Bluesfest Sideshows

Bluesfest 2020 is still over half a year away, but that doesn’t mean the legends behind the festival are gonna wait to get you keen for the huge amount of sideshows they have coming your way.

Bluesfest Touring have announced two huge sideshows today. First cab off the rank is George Benson, guitar legend, who will be playing shows in Sydney and Melbourne ahead of taking on Bluesfest in April next year.

Also touring next year with Bluesfest will be Brandi Carlile, who has already had a huge year with three Grammy wins for her work on her latest album By The Way, I Forgive You. She’ll be playing shows in Sydney and Melbourne as well, before she takes Bluesfest by storm.

Both Carlile and Benson feature on the absolutely stacked first lineup announcement for Bluesfest 2020, which also includes Crowded House, Dave Matthews Band, Patti Smith, John Butler and way more.

Check out the full list of dates, venues and ticketing details for both tours below.

George Benson Bluesfest 2020 Sideshows

Saturday, 4th April

State Theatre, Sydney

Tickets: Ticketmaster

Wednesday, 8th April

Palais Theatre, Melbourne

Tickets: Ticketmaster

Brandi Carlile Bluesfest 2020 Sideshows

(Presented by Music Feeds)

Monday, 6th April

Hamer Hall, Melbourne

Tickets: Ticketek

Wednesday, 8th April

Enmore Theatre, Sydney

Tickets: Ticketek

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