Bluesfest Byron Bay’s 30th anniversary is just around the corner, hosting a slew of some of the world’s most legendary rock, folk and roots artists.

Although taking a 5-day break in the picturesque rolling green hills of Byron sounds incredible, it simply isn’t an option for some.

But never fear – a bunch of the festivals most exciting artists will be making stops in most of the major cities during their time down under, making it easy for you to catch them in all their glory.

From the Godfather of Punk himself Iggy Pop to underrated rock gems Vintage Trouble, Bluesfest sideshows offer up an array of vast experiences that any music lover can sink their teeth into.

Check out the entire list below:

Iggy Pop – ‘Lust For Life’

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Bluesfest 2019 Sideshows 

Iggy Pop

Festival Hall, Melbourne
Sunday, 21 April 2019
Tickets

Sydney Opera House, 

Monday, 15 April 2019
Wednesday, 17 April 2019
Tickets

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

Powerstation, Auckland NZ
Wednesday, 10 April 2019
Tickets

Metro Theatre, Sydney
Saturday, 13 April 2019
Tickets

Metro Theatre, Sydney
Saturday, 14 April 2019
Tickets
*NEW SHOW*

The Croxton, Melbourne

Thursday 18 April 2019 

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Fantastic Negrito

Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Sunday, 14 April 2019
Tickets

The Corner, Melbourne
Monday, 15 April 2019
Tickets

The Marcus King Band

Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Monday, 15 April 2019
Tickets

Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
Wednesday 17 April 2019
Tickets

David Gray 


Sun 14th April 2019,
Riverside Theatre Perth
Tickets

Tue 16th April 2019,
Enmore Theatre Sydney
Tickets

Sat 20th April 2019,
Palais Theatre Melbourne

Tickets

Flogging Molly

Fri 12th April 2019,
Powerstation Auckland
Tickets

Wed 17th April 2019,
170 Russell, Melbourne

Tickets

Thu 18th April 2019,
The Metro Sydney

Tickets

Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

Wed 17th April 2019 The Corner,
Melbourne

Tickets

Thu 18th April 2019,
Factory Theatre, Sydney
Tickets

Meshell Ndegeocello

Sat 20th April,
The Factory Theatre Sydney
Tickets

Shakey Graves

Mon 22nd April 2019
The Factory Theatre Sydney
Tickets

Tue 23rd April 2019,
The Corner Melbourne-
Tickets

Wed 24th April,
The Powerstation Auckland NZ
Tickets

Vintage Trouble

Wednesday, 24th April 2019
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Moshtix

Thursday, 25th April 2019
The Corner, Melbourne
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George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic

Saturday, April 20th, 2019
Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
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Thursday, April 25th, 2019
The Forum, Melbourne, VIC
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Nahko And Medicine For The People

Wednesday, 17th April 2019

The Triffid, Brisbane
Tickets: The Triffid

Saturday, 20th April 2019
Metro Theatre Sydney
Tickets: Metro

Sunday, 21st April 2019
170 Russell, Melbourne
Tickets: Moshtix

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