CityFolk organizers today announced plans for the 2026 edition of the perennially popular event, including a stellar lineup and a new, centrally located and highly accessible festival site at Ottawa’s RA Centre, off Riverside Drive. Ottawa’s favourite fall festival will remain a ‘must-see-and-be-seen’ experience in the nation’s capital while maintaining broad appeal for all music fans, young and old, alike.
It’s another exciting turning point in our festival’s storied history. We feel confident that our varied fan base of all ages will love the new setup at the RA Centre, and the program speaks for itself – Artistic Director Mark Monahan, CityFolk Executive
This year’s lineup on the TD Stage will include ALABAMA SHAKES on Sep. 16; CAMERON WHITCOMB on Sep. 17; THIRD EYE BLIND on Sep. 18; OF MONSTERS AND MEN on Sep. 19; and ALICE COOPER on Sep. 20.
CityFolk will also feature an impressive array of superb support acts.
Who’s playing when:
Wednesday, Sep. 16 – Alabama Shakes; Marcus King Band; Ashley MacIsaac; Steph Strings; Nicolas Pellerin & Les Grands Hurleurs; Emily Jean Flack
Thursday, Sep. 17 – Cameron Whitcomb; Stella Lefty; The White Buffalo; Fine Food Market; Sam Drysdale; The Codas
Friday, Sep. 18 – Third Eye Blind; Switchfoot; Jensen McRae; Gwenifer Raymond; Carson Cameron; Tennyson King; The New Hires
Saturday, Sep. 19 – Of Monsters and Men; Angus & Julia Stone; Pokey LaFarge; Jobi Riccio; Ken Presse; Teilhard Frost; Vicki Brittle
Sunday, Sep. 20 – Alice Cooper; Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter; Amigo The Devil; Bad Nerves; Panic Shack; David James Allen; Steady Rain
If you are looking for a place to stay for City Folk Festival 2026 then check out our interactive accommodation map below. Just add in the dates you want to stay and the venue and you will be able to see what’s available nearby.
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