Get Ready For WINTER BLUES FEST 2026!

PART 1: The MAIN EVENT

Date: Friday, March 6th
Time: 7:00pm Event Start | 6:00pm Doors Open
Location: The Willimantic Elk’s Lodge | 198 Pleasant Street, Willimantic, CT
Basic Info: A 250-capacity, multi-band concert with dancing, cash-bar, food for sale, silent auction, door prizes, and more!
This event benefits the 2026 season of the Willimantic 3rd Thursday Street Festivals!

PART 2: Paul Gabriel Blues Band

~Live At The River Room~

Date: Saturday, March 7th
Time: 7:30pm Event Start | 6:30pm Doors Open
Location: The River Room | 50 Riverside Drive, Willimantic, CT
Basic Info: This is a seated, cabaret-style concert in our intimate, 65-seat venue. Cash-bar & light snacks available.

PART 3: Blues Open Mic & Jam Session

~At The River Room~

Date: Tuesday, March 10th
Time: 7:00pm Event Start | 6:30pm Doors & Signups Open
Location: The River Room | 50 Riverside Drive, Willimantic, CT
Basic Info: A friendly jam-session/open mic with a blues-heavy theme.

Willimantic, Connecticut’s New Performing Arts Venue!

~ Located at 50 Riverside Drive, Willimantic, CT 06226 ~

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~ February 2026 ~

Saturday, February 14th at 7:30pm

Saturday, February 21st at 7:30pm

~ March 2026 ~

The River Room Is Proud To Be A Part of The 2026 Willimantic Winter Blues Fest! 

Please Join Us For The Following Festival “Main Event” at The Willimantic Elk’s Lodge, 198 Pleasant Street, Willimantic

Friday, March 13th at 7:30pm

Saturday, March 21st at 7:30pm

Some Photos: Recent Shows & Our Gorgeous Venue Space 

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