Many thanks to you all | Dark Season Blues 2025
The twenty-second Dark Season Blues is history, and we would like to thank all of you who participated in this year’s festival and made the event possible.
Program change – Dark Season Blues 2025
Mike Vernon has unfortunately canceled, but Cat Squirrel will play as planned. New artist is American Mike Farris.
Where are you going to hear the blues this year?
Are you wondering whether there will be a standing or seated concert, or how many audience members there is room for at each venue?
Ticket sales are now open!
Secure your spot for an unforgettable festival weekend under the magical light of the polar night. Experience authentic blues in spectacular Arctic surroundings.
Ticket sales open on Saturday, June 7!
Finally, it’s ready – this weekend we open the regular ticket sales for Dark Season Blues 2025.
The program for Dark Season Blues 2025 is published!
We are excited to launch the program for Dark Season Blues 2025.
Dark Season Blues 2025
If you love the blues and want an unforgettable cultural experience in one of the world’s most exotic settings, Dark Season Blues in Svalbard is a festival you won’t want to miss!
We are proud to present
– the last two artists for Dark Season Blues 2025! Blues rock legend Walter Trout and the dynamic duo Thorbjørn Risager & Emil Balsgaard join this year’s lineup. With passion, raw energy and true blues magic, they promise unforgettable concerts under the Arctic night sky in Svalbard!
«Blues talk» with Øyvind Rønning
– has become a festival highlight, and it continues this year with interviews held during the lunch concerts at Kroa on Friday and Saturday.
We are excited to release
-a new artist is ready for this year’s Dark Season Blues, Vanessa Collier. The award-winning musician combines blues, soul and R&B with passion in both her voice and saxophone playing, and is guaranteed to warm up the polar night with a memorable festival experience.
