JJ Grey & Mofro, St. Paul and The Broken Bones, and Eddie 9V will headline the 2026 Heritage Music BluesFest, organizers announced today.

The three-day festival returns next summer with its traditional mix of blues, soul, and roots music. JJ Grey & Mofro will close out Saturday night, while St. Paul and The Broken Bones take the stage Friday evening. Eddie 9V rounds out the headlining acts with a Sunday performance.

Festival director Maria Rodriguez confirmed the lineup during a press conference at the Heritage Music Center. “We’re thrilled to bring these artists together for what promises to be an unforgettable weekend of music,” Rodriguez said.

JJ Grey & Mofro, known for their blend of rock, funk, and blues, last performed at the festival in 2019. The Florida-based band will bring selections from their catalog spanning over two decades.

St. Paul and The Broken Bones will make their festival debut. The Alabama soul outfit has gained recognition for their horn-driven sound and energetic performances since forming in 2012.

Eddie 9V, at 28 years old, represents a younger generation of blues musicians. The Georgia native has toured extensively across the United States and Europe over the past five years.

Additional lineup announcements are expected in the coming weeks. The festival will take place June 12-14 at Heritage Park, with tickets going on sale December 1.

Stay tuned to Breaking And Entering for even more festival news and lineup announcements.