Ottawa Bluesfest

07/21/2026

Some of the best things are worth waiting for! 🤎 Ella Langley // July 17 // RBC Stage
📸 by Greg Kolz

07/20/2026

2026 50/50 Raffle Winners! For information on claiming your prize, please visit: https://ottawabluesfest.ca/50-50-draw-information/50-50-rules-of-play/

Grand prize 50/50 winner is Ticket #: A-192359

Second Draw Prize: Electric Guitar + Gift Bundle Winner is Ticket #: A-27953

Raffle License Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Must be physically located in the Province of Ontario, Canada at the time of purchase. Raffle tickets sold online are in no way affiliated with Event admission tickets sold through Front Gate Ticketing Solutions Canada and it...

07/20/2026

The Guess Who // July 19 // Ottawa, ON
RBC Stage

📽 ᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴ ʙʏ ᴍɪᴋᴇ 🎥

07/20/2026

What a way to end 9 days of incredible music! 🎶 Thank you Ottawa for showing up in a big way. Thank you to Ottawa Tourism and the City of Ottawa for including Ottawa Bluesfest in the Ottawa 200 celebrations! 🥳 A portion of proceeds from this evening will be donated to CHEO and La Tablée des Chefs.

We have so many people to thank for making this whole festival happen. To our incredibly dedicated team of volunteers who take care of everything from keeping the site clean to keeping gates moving to serving beverages and everything in between - THANK YOU!! To the security teams, production crews, site crews, staff & sponsors - YOU ARE ALL INCREDIBLE! It takes a massive coordinated effort to pull a festival like this together and we truly have some of the best! 🫶 See you next year - we can't wait

07/20/2026

The support of our sponsors goes far beyond products, services, and financial resources-it is a shared commitment to our community. They help us bring the true essence of Ottawa Bluesfest to life, amplifying the passion of every single performer. Simply put, without this support, there would be no festival, and there would be no music.

For over 32 years, our sponsors have helped elevate the festival experience, making it more successful and memorable for fans, volunteers, and artists alike. We are deeply grateful for their continued dedication, and we encourage you to support the companies that keep the spirit and music of Ottawa Bluesfest thriving.

Thank you to:
RBC
Coors Light Canada
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
Betty
13th Street Winery
Aerographics Creative Services
BigSteelBox
Chef Ric's
Circle K Canada
D. E. Systems
ESKA
Hello Downtown
Fireball Canada
Germotte Photo & Framing Studio
Interac
Mary Brown's
Mediaplus
SFR Distillery
Sleepwell Property Management
CHEO
WaterAid Canada

07/20/2026

Last call for MERCH! Visit the Poster & Memorabilia gallery inside the Canadian War Museum to score unique autographed memorabilia items & this year's edition of our official commemorative poster! 🎶
Poster framing available from Germotte Photo & Framing Studio
Commemorative Poster design by Aerographics Creative Services

07/19/2026

The Ottawa Bluesfest Limo is a long-standing tradition that has become a popular attraction when spotted around the City leading up to the 'fest each year! 👀 Each year, the vehicle design is created by Aerographics Creative Services and then the limo is wrapped by Auto Trim Design & Signs of Ottawa. Thanks for keeping this fun tradition alive with your creativity!
📸 Limo pictured here with Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts 🎶 who performed on July 17th.
Photo by Kamara Morozuk Photography

07/19/2026

Welcome to the final evening of ! You could have the "Best Seats in the House" for The Guess Who OR the Sheepdogs! "Best Seats" are exclusive side-stage balcony seats right ON RBC Stage 🤩 You can bid up until 45 mins before showtime 👉 https://on.ottawabluesfest.ca/tb_app/554005989

You can also place your bid at the Best Seats tent located next to the Info and First Aid tents onsite.

Your chance to sit side stage for your favourite artists at Bluesfest.

07/19/2026

You might think it's just a BigSteelBox, but it's actually so much more! From transforming into a container coffee kiosk ☕️ to holding all the festival gear 🥁🎸, BigSteelBox provides secure & reliable storage for all the important things that keep a festival running.

07/19/2026

Looking for more FREE live music downtown today? Stop by The Shed on Sparks Street, in the heart of Sparks Street!
📍 The Sparks Street Shed – July 19: Mely Walide
🎶 The music kicks off at 3:30PM
Grab a drink, enjoy a bite, and catch some great local music. It’s the perfect pre-festival hangout!
🎤 View the full details at: www.hellodowntown.ca/events/bluesfest-downtown-concert-series/