RBC Ottawa Bluesfest 2026

About

RBC Ottawa Bluesfest is one of Canada's largest and most acclaimed outdoor music festivals. Every summer, approximately 300,000 music fans attend to experience over 200 acts performing on multiple stages across 11 days. Billboard Magazine has ranked it among the world's top-10 outdoor music festivals.

Festival Dates

July 9-19, 2026 at LeBreton Flats, downtown Ottawa

Special Event: Ottawa's 200th Anniversary

The festival concludes with a special evening lineup on Saturday, July 19, 2026, celebrating Ottawa's 200th Anniversary featuring:

• The Guess Who
• The Sheepdogs
• Elisapie

What to Expect

• Over 200 musical acts
• Multiple stages
• Diverse genres beyond blues: rock, pop, hip-hop, country, folk, and more
• Food vendors and local craft beer
• Festival atmosphere in the heart of downtown Ottawa

Tickets

Various pass options available:

• Multi-day passes
• Single-day passes
• VIP packages

Visit ottawabluesfest.ca for lineup announcements and tickets.

Getting There

LeBreton Flats is located in downtown Ottawa, accessible by:

• O-Train (Pimisi Station)
• Multiple OC Transpo bus routes
• Walking/cycling from downtown core
• Limited parking available nearby