The harmonica is an inconspicuous instrument with great opportunities. Although small and compact, it can evoke extraordinary emotions and sounds that resonate in various musical genres – from blues, through rock, to jazz and folk music. 
For the first two days of August, Ełk will be filled with blues sounds, folk inspirations, musical meetings and workshops conducted by renowned artists from Polish and abroad. On stage of the amphitheatre will feature excellent performers, and the evening concerts will be crowned with jam session, i.e. a meeting of musicians who improvise and play together live without prior rehearsals and ready-made notes. The festival will feature m.in.:

• Krakow Street Band
• Night Shift Blues
• Irish Harmonica Trio
• Harpmageddon
• Bonny B
• J.J. Band

FESTIVAL PROGRAM:

1 August 2026 (Saturday)

17:30-18:45 - Krakow Street Band concert – Amphitheater

19:00-20:00 - Concert of the Irish Harmonica Trio – Amphitheater

20:15-21:45 - Bonny B concert – Amphitheater

22:30-23:15 - Concert by J.J.Band – Taras ECK

23:30-2:00 - Jam Session – ECK Terrace

2 August 2026 (Sunday)

WORKSHOPS:

11:00-13:00 – Blues workshops harmonica and guitar – Bonny B. & Ice B. – hall chamber | Registration

13:15-15:15 – Customization and repair workshops harmonica – Joel Andersson – Zebra Room | Registration

Registration: ECC Secretariat, tel. 87 621 80 00 (Mon.-Fri. 8:00-16:00), sekretariat@eck.elk.pl

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