In the Market for Blues
In the Market for Blues: BluesEd Youth Showcase
Saturday, August 1 • 2:00–5:30 PM
Mammel Hall • Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement
FREE
The blues has always been more than music. It is a tradition of resilience, storytelling, and connection that continues to bring people together across generations and communities.
Every summer, In the Market for Blues carries that tradition forward by bringing nationally acclaimed artists, local favorites, and emerging musicians together in the heart of downtown Omaha. Presented by the nonprofit Omaha Blues Society, the festival also celebrates BluesEd—one of the nation's most respected youth blues education programs.
This year's BluesEd Youth Showcase features student musicians performing as working bands under the guidance of professional musicians, bringing remarkable talent, energy, and authenticity to the stage.
2:00–3:30 PM: True Blue
4:00–5:30 PM: Blue Sunday
Whether you're discovering BluesEd for the first time or cheering on a favorite performer, this free afternoon concert offers an inspiring glimpse into the future of the blues.
Add On the Festival Headliners Concert
Stay for the evening. The festival headliners follow in the Tenaska Center's Event Hall with performances by Héctor Anchondo and The Texas Headhunters.
Saturday, August 1 • 5:30–8:30 PM
Event Hall • Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement
Festival Ticket Required (starting at $45)
The blues has always been more than music. It is a tradition of resilience, storytelling, and connection that continues to bring people together across generations and communities.
Every summer, the Omaha Blues Society hosts In the Market for Blues to carry that tradition forward by bringing nationally acclaimed artists, local favorites, and emerging musicians together in downtown Omaha.
Omaha's own Héctor Anchondo, winner of the 2020 International Blues Challenge, opens the evening with his soulful songwriting and expressive guitar work before The Texas Headhunters take the stage with their signature blend of Texas blues, Southern rock, and guitar firepower. Featuring Ian Moore, Johnny Moeller, and Jesse Dayton, the trio has become one of the genre's most electrifying live acts.
Lineup
Doors: 5:00 PM
Héctor Anchondo: 5:30 PM
The Texas Headhunters: 7:00 PM
Admission to the headliner concert requires an In the Market for Blues festival wristband, with VIP options available for reserved seating. Every ticket supports the Omaha Blues Society's mission to keep the blues alive—as music, tradition, and creative expression in Omaha.
Tickets or More Information: https://omahablues.com
Construction is temporary. The experience isn’t. Plan a little extra time and join us.
Construction near our venues may impact traffic and parking access. We recommend planning a little extra time to arrive so you can settle in and enjoy the performance. Use the Waze app or Apple Maps for the most up-to-date detours. Thank you for your patience and continued support!