Welcome back to Red Hot Blues & BBQ! We’re excited to present our lineup for 2026. Individual tickets available at the door for each dance.
Thursday, 21 May, 2026
Main Dance
The Back Room @ Glen Echo
Beginner lesson 8:15–9PM taught by Kenneth Shipp
Social Dance 9–11:30PM
Featuring Robert Lighthouse and included with your weekend pass. $15 at the door.
Friday, 22 May, 2026
Main Dance
The Bumper Car Pavilion @ Glen Echo
Beginner lesson 8–9PM Taught by Julie Brown & Rachel Jawin
Social Dance 9–11:30PM
Featuring Clarence “The Blues Man” Turner and included with your weekend pass. $30 at the door.
Late Night Dance
The Spanish Ballroom @ Glen Echo
Social Dance 12–3:30AM
Featuring Cortnie Cook & Kenneth Shipp and included with your weekend pass. $20 at the door.
Saturday, 23 May, 2026
Afternoon Picnic
Saturday cookout @ Bannockburn Community Club, 12–5PM
Burgers, hot dogs, black bean burgers, or bring a vegan/veg option you want us to grill!
This event is free to attend, but register in advance to be fed by us, or join the Sides Competition! Bring a casserole, medium crockpot, 10″x5″ pan or similar and get your $20 cookout fee refunded! Show up early with your food–voting will take place at 2pm!
A DJ panel discussion @ 2PM will feature our national DJs!
Main Dance
The Spanish Ballroom @ Glen Echo
Beginner lesson 8–9PM taught by Kenneth Shipp & Julie Brown
Social Dance 9PM–12AM
Featuring Nella B & the Noise and included with your weekend pass. $30 at the door.
Late Night Dance
The Spanish Ballroom @ Glen Echo
Social Dance 12–3:30AM
Featuring Julie Brown, Omar Myers, & Jerry Warwick and included with your weekend pass. $20 at the door.
Sunday, 24 May, 2026
Afternoon Picnic
Sunday catered BBQ picnic @ Bannockburn Community Club
12–5PM
This event is free to attend, but register in advance to be fed by us!
There will be a live blues jam band with Stormi & the Blue Skies from Archie’s Barbershop. Bring your instruments (or voice)!
Main Dance
The Spanish Ballroom @ Glen Echo
Social Dance 8PM–12AM
Featuring Steven Watkins, Tina Davis, and Jerry Warwick – included with your weekend pass. $30 at the door.
Late Night Dance
The Spanish Ballroom @ Glen Echo
Social Dance 12–3:30AM
Featuring Steven Watkins, Tina Davis, Julie Brown, Omar Myers, Jerry Warwick, Kenneth Shipp, & Cortnie Cook – included with your weekend pass. $20 at the door.
Monday, 25 May, 2026
DUE TO RAIN, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Survivors’ Hang is canceled due to rain! Say your goodbyes on the dance floor. We’ll miss you!