Beat the Winter Blues & Jazz Festival 2026

Beat the Winter Blues & Jazz Festival
📍 Alexandria, MN | February 6–8, 2026

2 Venues:

Gathered Oaks (Friday & Saturday) + The Grand Hall at Carlos Creek (Sunday)

The 2nd Annual Beat the Winter Blues & Jazz Festival returns with three days of live music, winter warmth, and soulful connection.

Think:

• Jazz, blues, gospel & soul
• Cozy indoor rooms + outdoor fire pits
• Outdoor ice bar by Lake Charlie
• Food vendors, drinks, and spaces to linger

This isn’t a rush-through-your-weekend festival.
It’s winter, done intentionally.

✨ Sunday Highlight
Back by popular demand, Joyann Parker returns for her Gospel Roots Blues Brunch - an uplifting, soulful close to the weekend. This year we’re adding a full brunch option.

🎶 Festival Schedule

Stay tuned as this festival unfolds intentionally - artists and food vendors will be revealed in the coming days.

Friday | February 6 – Gathered Oaks
Indoor & Outdoor Spaces Activated. Ice bar, fire pits, food and drinks available for purchase
Doors 5:00 PM | Seating 5:45 PM | Music 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Saturday | February 7 – Gathered Oaks
Afternoon into evening performances
Indoor & Outdoor Spaces Activated. Ice bar, fire pits, food and drinks available for purchase
Doors 3:30 PM | Seating 3:45 PM | Music 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Sunday | February 8 – The Grand Hall at Carlos Creek
🎤 Gospel Roots Blues Brunch with Joyann Parker
Buffet brunch featuring pastries, egg bake, muffins, and fresh fruit
Brunch seating: 10:30 AM
General seating: 11:00 AM
Music: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM

Tickets

• Friday – $40
• Saturday – $45
• Sunday – $25
• Add on: Sunday Buffet Brunch – $21.65 (+tax and service fees)

🎟 Full Weekend Pass – $100 (save 10%. Purchase by Jan 23.)

🔥 EARLY BIRD Full Weekend Pass** – $100 (Save 10% + premium seating closest to the stage)

**Best deal for those who trust the vibe. Ends Friday, Jan 9, 2026.

✨Join us for year two.✨
More music. More warmth. More reasons to embrace winter in Alexandria, MN.