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Ottawa Bluesfest 2026 Unveils Full Lineup and New Partnerships
Ottawa Bluesfest 2026 is set to return to LeBreton Flats Park from July 9 to July 19, bringing another wide ranging lineup to the capital. Organizers announced this year’s artists along with two new strategic partnerships as the festival prepares for what it calls one of its strongest editions yet.
Hundreds of thousands of fans are expected to attend the nine day event, which remains one of the largest music festivals in Canada.
Headliners and Key Dates
This year’s headliners include Cody Johnson, Limp Bizkit, HARDY, The Lumineers, Conan Gray, Lord Huron, Ella Langley, Gwen Stefani and The Guess Who.
The full nightly breakdown is as follows.
July 9 features Cody Johnson, Jessie Murph, Rev. Run, Digable Planets, GOAT, Lloyd Spiegel, The Longest Johns, Justin Fancy, Jade Hilton, Jermaine Holmes, Satellite Birdhouse and DJ Mace.
July 10 includes Limp Bizkit, Cypress Hill, Marc Rebillet, Steve Earle, Hank Azaria and The EZ Street Band, Miko Marks, Gwenifer Raymond, Alicia Kayley, F!TH, My Son The Hurricane, SexBandit and DJ Mace.
July 11 brings HARDY, BigXthaPlug, Patrick Watson, cleopatrick, Luna Li, Mo Kenney, Ron Artis II, Aspects, Kat Pereira, Mikhail Laxton, Tiny Horse and DJ Mace.
July 12 is led by The Lumineers, alongside bbno$, Leif Vollebekk, Hazlett, DijahSB, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Kelly McMichael, JOLY, Les Rats d’Swompe, Mehdi Cayenne, summersets and DJ Karyen.
July 15 features Conan Gray, Myles Smith, Natasha Bedingfield, Sons of Legion, All Star Women’s Blues Showcase, Reuben and The Bullhorn Singers, Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears, Yasmin Williams, Nikki D and The Sisters of Thunder, Adam Karch, Mecca of Stank and DJ Karyen.
July 16 includes Lord Huron, Social Distortion, Lucy Dacus, Royel Otis, Dope Lemon, Billy Bragg, Thee Sinseers, The Pairs, Jamie Webster, Jadea Kelly, Koko Love, Nico Little and The North Americans and DJ Karyen.
July 17 sees Ella Langley, Sheryl Crow, Death From Above 1979, Valerie June, Angine de Poitrine, JIMI, Thunder Queens, Nayana, The Jay Blues Trio, Emerging Artist Showcase and TYR ONE.
July 18 is headlined by Gwen Stefani, with Mariah The Scientist, Shaggy, Grace Bowers, Aqyila, Here Come The Mummies, The Texas Horns, TJ Wheeler, Billie du Page, Bridge Music, Eadsé and TYR ONE.
July 19 closes the festival with The Guess Who, Connor Price, The Sheepdogs, Elisapie, Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar, 4KORNERS, Banggz, LeFLOFRANCO, Paolo Stante Band, Rebelle, Savannah Shea and TYR ONE.
A special Ottawa 200 celebration is planned for July 19, with The Guess Who, Connor Price, The Sheepdogs and Elisapie among those performing.
New Stage Partner Announced
Festival organizers confirmed that the River Stage will now carry the name Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa Stage. Located along the Ottawa River near the Canadian War Museum, the stage has long been a popular spot for fans due to its setting and layout. Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa recently completed a major redevelopment of the Rideau Carleton Raceway site, adding a 150 room hotel, expanded gaming floor and a new live performance venue.
More information about the property is available at https://casino.hardrock.com/ottawa
CHEO Night Returns
CHEO Night at Ottawa Bluesfest will return on July 12, headlined by The Lumineers. The partnership aims to raise funds for CHEO’s redevelopment, with donations accepted online and at festival point of sale stations.
Organizers say last year’s partnership marked a strong start and they expect continued community support in 2026.
Ticket Information
A one day presale for nine day shareable passes takes place Wednesday, February 25 from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. ET. The presale price is 279 dollars, a 50 dollar discount from the regular 329 dollar price. The pass allows admission to all nine days and can be shared.
Single day General Admission and VIP tickets go on sale Thursday, February 26 at 10 a.m. ET. Three day passes will be available starting March 2 at 10 a.m. ET.
All tickets include OC Transpo service to the festival. Tickets can be purchased at https://ottawabluesfest.frontgatetickets.com/
Ottawa Bluesfest 2026 runs July 9 through July 19 at LeBreton Flats Park. Full festival details are available at https://ottawabluesfest.ca/
