The First Bluesfest 2017 Sideshows Have Been Announced

UPDATE 22/09/16: the lineup for Bluesfest 2017 has expanded following a second artist announcement.

Bluesfest 2017 has now begun dishing the deets on the co-curricular activities, announcing a batch of five headline tours to coincide with the festival.

Leading the charge is Patti Smith, who will be performing her album Horses backed by her full band. Smith has been confirmed for shows at the State Theatre in Sydney and Hamer Hall in Melbourne, so you can bet your bottom dollar these will sell out at a head-spinning pace.

The Lumineers have also been confirmed for sideshows, which will include two stunning performances at the Sydney Opera House, which a cheeky stop off in both Melbourne and Perth.

The timeless Bonnie Raitt will be performing in a headline capacity for fans in Sydney, Melbourne and our nation’s fair capital.

Rounding off the list is R&B-jazz fusion big band Snarky Puppy and Andrew Bird who will be busing themselves in both Sydney and Melbourne.

So, without any further ado, here’s the good stuff:

First Bluesfest 2017 Sideshows

Patti Smith And her Band Perform ‘Horses’

Tickets on sale Thursday, 22nd September

Sunday, 9th April

State Theatre, Sydney

Tickets: Ticketmaster

Sunday, 16th April

Hamer Hall, Melbourne

Tickets: Ticketmaster

The Lumineers Tour Dates

Tickets on sale Thursday, 22nd September

Monday, 17th April

Sydney Opera House, Sydney

Tickets: Sydney Opera House

Tuesday, 18th April

Sydney Opera House, Sydney

Tickets: Sydney Opera House

Wednesday, 19th April

State Theatre, Melbourne

Tickets: Ticketmaster

Saturday, 22nd April

Metro City, Perth

Tickets: Oztix

Bonnie Raitt Tour Dates

Tickets on sale Thursday, 22nd September

Friday, 7th April

State Theatre, Sydney

Tickets: Ticketmaster

Saturday, 8th April

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Tickets: Canberra Arts Centre

Monday, 10th April

Hamer Hall, Melbourne

Tickets: Ticketmaster

Snarky Puppy Tour Dates

Tickets on sale Thursday, 22nd September

Saturday, 8th April – Matinee

Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne

Tickets: Melbourne Recital Centre

Saturday, 8th April – Evening

Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne

Tickets: Melbourne Recital Centre

Monday, 10th April

Enmore Theatre, Sydney

Tickets: Ticketek

Andrew Bird Tour Dates

Tickets on sale Thursday, 22nd September

Saturday, 15th April

Sydney Opera House, Sydney

Tickets: Sydney Opera House

Tuesday, 18th April

Melbourne Recital Hall, Melbourne

Tickets: Melbourne Recital Centre

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