Anticipating one of the nation’s capital’s best fests ever, Ottawa Bluesfest organizers today announced their 2026 lineup. Hundreds of thousands of live-music-loving fans will descend on LeBreton Flats Park to revel in the sounds of some of the finest acts on the planet.
This year’s lineup includes: CODY JOHNSON, JESSIE MURPH, REV RUN (July 9); LIMP BIZKIT, CYPRESS HILL, STEVE EARLE (July 10); HARDY, BIGXTHAPLUG, PATRICK WATSON (July 11); THE LUMINEERS, LEIF VOLLEBEKK, BBNO$ (July 12); CONAN GRAY, MYLES SMITH, NATASHA BEDINGFIELD (July 15); LORD HURON, LUCY DACUS, SOCIAL DISTORTION (July 16); ELLA LANGLEY, SHERYL CROW, DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979 (July 17); GWEN STEFANI, MARIAH THE SCIENTIST, SHAGGY (July 18); and THE GUESS WHO, THE SHEEPDOGS, CONNOR PRICE (July 19).
The goal of the Bluesfest team is to present a world class festival and keep it accessible and affordable for all. In an effort to reward our loyal fans we are offering a one-day pre-sale on Wednesday, February 25 from 10 a.m. to midnight. The presale price of our 9-day shareable pass will be $279—a $50 discount off the regular price of $329. This includes admission to all nine days of the festival. This price will be available for one day only. We encourage fans to support the festival by buying a nine-day pass and sharing it with family and friends – Mark Monahan, Ottawa Bluesfest executive and artistic director
As announced earlier this year, Ottawa Bluesfest will be hosting a special evening of stellar talent on Sunday, July 19 to recognize Ottawa 200. Featured acts will include THE GUESS WHO, CONNOR PRICE, THE SHEEPDOGS and ELISAPIE, among others.
The Ottawa Bluesfest team is thrilled to support the launch of Ottawa 200. This is a tremendous opportunity to celebrate the rich history of our city, and we look forward to contributing to a year of impactful commemorative events, while being a part of Ottawa’s vibrant future – Mark Monahan, Ottawa Bluesfest executive and artistic director
For the 2026 edition of the festival, a wide range of noteworthy acts will be featured on multiple stages throughout the event.
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