The weekend of July 10-12, 2026, in multiple venues throughout Historic Deadwood including a massive Saturday night concert at Outlaw Square. A full schedule can be found HERE.

The co-headliners are Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and Samantha Fish with 11 regional, national and international artists playing at venues throughout Deadwood. A full schedule is available HERE.

No, tickets are required for all parts of the festival and can be purchased HERE.

Tickets can be purchased online HERE or in person at Deadwood Tobacco Company, 715 Main Street in Deadwood during weekday business hours.

We encourage guests to come for the entire weekend and enjoy the hospitality of any of the 15 properties that comprise our presenting sponsor, #DoDeadwood BID 8, including:

The closest public parking to Outlaw Square is the Deadwood History and Information lot on the corner of Pioneer Way and Pine Street. A complete list of public parking is available HERE.

Due to safety and space concerns the only items that can be brought into Outlaw Square for the main stage entertainment are one commercially sealed water bottle per person and small handbags. All items are subject to searching by security. All other items such as cameras, chairs, umbrellas, pets, food and beverages, etc. are strictly prohibited. The Saturday daytime venues may have different guidelines.

These 11 locations will be hosting artists on Saturday between the hours of 11am and 6pm: The Landmark, Badlands & Brothel Bar, Celebrity Hotel, Saloon #10, Wild Bill Bar Theater, Franklin Hotel, Bloody Nose Saloon, Deadwood Tobacco Company, Elks Bar, Paddy O’Neill’s in the Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort, and Deadwood Mountain Grand Patio. 

If the co-headliners agree to a meet and greet it will be held at Deadwood Tobacco Company and will only be available to those who have purchased VIP Seating on the Silverado Outlaw Deck, Franklin Veranda or Rocksino Patio. All other festival bands will gladly visit with guests before or after their sets at the various hosting venues.

We will have beer, wine, and water available for purchase inside the festival footprint of Outlaw Square during the main stage performances. The Saturday daytime venues who have regular food or bar service will be serving during their sessions. Outside food or beverages are prohibited in Outlaw Square.

Deadwood Blues Festival is the brainchild of Deadwood Tobacco Company owners Bill and Jody Rectenwald. You can read more about them and the rest of the team HERE.

Yes! Please share the links to the Festival’s social media, website and ticketing with anyone who may be interested in attending. After the festival any merchandise remaining will be available for purchase. If you’d like to contribute in any other way, please reach out to us and we’d be happy to discuss options.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Shorty’s Rescue Inc. and the Lead-Deadwood School Music Program. More information about our selected charities can be fund HERE.