International stars are set to descend on Colne for the 2025 Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival.

The full line-up has been unveiled, promising a weekend of live music as the award-winning event returns over the August bank holiday weekend from August 22 to 24.

Now in its 34th year, the festival will welcome 52 artists across three main venues - the Pendle Hippodrome, The Exchange Project Stage, and The Little Theatre - showcasing a diverse blend of rhythm and blues, roots, Americana, and soul.

The three main stages will feature talent from around the world (Image: Supplied) The festival was named UK Blues-Based Festival of the Year in April at the UK Blues Federation Awards in Milton Keynes.

It was the first time the festival has taken home the award since 2019.

Headlining this year's programme are three acts with international acclaim.

On Friday night, California-based band, Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse, will bring their blend of blues rock, Americana, country, and soul to the UK.

Saturday's headline slot will be filled by husband-and-wife duo, When Rivers Meet.

Closing the weekend on Sunday will be Gerry McAvoy's Band of Friends, led by the former Rory Gallagher bassist.

Also performing over the weekend are a host of 2025 UK Blues Award winners, including Brave Rival, Alice Armstrong, Blue Nation, and The Zac Schulze Gang, as well as international artists such as Ben Catley from Australia, Claude Bourbon from France, and Félix Rabin, who is based in Switzerland.

The 2025 Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival will be headlined by Beaux Gris Gris and The Apocalypse, When Rivers Meet, and Gerry McAvoy's Band of Friends (Image: Supplied) Artistic director, Simon Shackleton, said: "We are incredibly proud of the depth and breadth of this year's programme.

"From Grammy-nominated artists to grassroots acts from our very own town, this line-up is a celebration of everything that makes the blues scene so vibrant, inclusive, and international.

"Audiences are in for something truly special this August."

Nathan Cutler, events officer at Colne Town Council, said: "This is more than just a music event - it is one of the biggest weekends in the calendar for Colne.

"The festival brings thousands of people into the town, supports our businesses, and showcases what a brilliant cultural destination Colne has become."

Tickets for the festival are already selling fast.

Full weekend passes are available at £120, with day tickets at £55.