# Blues music festival developments in Benelux

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/blues-music-festival-developments-in-benelux
> Updated: 2026-08-27T13:11:44.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The blues music festival landscape in the Netherlands and Belgium has seen both closures and expansions. The Holland International Blues Festival announced that its ninth edition in Grolloo would be its last, with organizer MOJO citing rising costs and insufficient attendance levels. 

In contrast, other regional events have continued to grow. The Berkel Blues festival in Eibergen entered its fifth edition, focusing on community involvement and high-quality sound. Additionally, the Culemborg Blues festival in the Netherlands expanded its programming to include pre-festival events and various guest musician collaborations. In Belgium, the Swing Wespelaar festival featured roots and blues performances, including sets by the German band The See See Riders.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Music festivals feature roots and blues performances in Belgium and the Netherlands

Music festivals Swing Wespelaar in Belgium and Culemborg Blues in the Netherlands featured diverse roots, blues, and folk performances by international and local artists.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/music-festivals-feature-roots-and-blues-performances-in-belgium-and-the-netherlands

### 2026-07-30: Holland International Blues Festival Ends; Berkel Blues Grows in Eibergen

The Holland International Blues Festival ends after nine editions due to costs, while the Berkel Blues festival in Eibergen proceeds with its fifth edition on 6 September 2024.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/holland-international-blues-festival-ends-berkel-blues-grows-in-eibergen

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