Vallemaggia Magic Blues

July 10th to August 6th, 2026

24th Edition

A blazing summer filled with legends, welcome returns, and explosive discoveries! 

BACK TO THE ROOTS!

The Organizers, together with the Producing Team are proud to unveil the program for the 24th edition, featuring a stellar lineup.


Pure emotion, timeless magic with outstanding headliners!


Looking forward to next summer... 
Stay connected. Stay magical!!

Scorching summer in Vallemaggia! 


The program weaves together history, legends, and new discoveries. 


The spirit of Woodstock ’69 returns with the MILLER ANDERSON BAND, a Scottish blues-rock legend, guitarist and singer of the Keef Hartley Band at Woodstock. Last call for a legend: COLOSSEUM with founding members Farlowe, Clempson, Clarke, pioneers of a visionary sound blending rock, jazz, and blues. 


And then the magic of PAUL JONES & JOHN ETHERIDGE, voice of Manfred Mann and guitar of Soft Machine, together for the first time at Vallemaggia Magic Blues, between blues, soul, improvisation, and pure musical alchemy. After 13 years, the incendiary slide guitar of ERIC SARDINAS is once again shaking the valley. 


Then LARISSA BAUMANN, the new star of Swiss soul; the welcome return of Danish blues-rock with THORBJØRN RISAGER & THE BLACK TORNADO, one of the most authoritative acts on the European scene; and Texas-based TY LE BLANC BAND, with a contemporary soul vibe blending blues, R&B, and rock. 


The 8th EUROPEAN BLUES NIGHT is confirmed, featuring Italy’s SACROMUD, the latest winners of the Swiss Blues Challenge EVE GALLAGHER BAND, and France’s CHARB-ON. 


Grand finale with the second MAGIC ROCK NIGHTS, guitars cranked to full volume: the Texan Blues-metal prodigy ERIC STECKEL and the hard rock power of Lausanne’s SIDEBURN unleashed a storm on stage. 


Alongside the big names, a talent-rich emerging scene ready to surprise and to confirm the quality that has always set the festival apart. The MAGIC Blues VALLEY awaits you. The music is about to explode! See you soon!!!


While waiting for summer, take good care!

Stay magical & See You Soon!!!




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BACK TO THE ROOTS! Presentation edition 2026

April 22, 2026

WHAT A LINE-UP. BACK TO THE ROOTS!” A blazing summer filled with legends, welcome returns, and explosive discoveries! We are proud to unveil the program for the 24th edition of Vallemaggia Magic Blues. Pure emotion, timeless magic with outstanding headliners: the MILLER ANDERSON BAND, PAUL JONES & JOHN ETHERIDGE, two true legends, ERIC SARDINAS… and many more. And don’t forget the 8th MAGIC ROCK NIGHTS featuring the legendary COLOSSEUM and ERIC STECKEL, as well as the 8th edition of the EUROPEAN BLUES NIGHT. See you soon!!!

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