Following the runaway success of BluesFest 2011, which saw more than 16,000 music fans attend concerts by some of the biggest names in blues, jazz and soul, the festival returns to the UK this summer for a 10 day celebration of incredible music. In response to the widespread popularity of last year’s event, the 2012 festival will increase in size and scale with BluesFest Manchester introduced to complement its southern counterpart.

Artists booked to appear include John Hiatt, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, George Benson, and Hugh Laurie.

Ticket prices (from): Vary per artist per venue – starting from around £25