🎤Lineup
Previous edition
2026 edition (finished)
The 2026 edition of Ottawa Bluesfest ran from July 9, 2026 to July 19, 2026, with 100 artists on the bill. The 2027 lineup has not been announced yet.
2026 line-up (finished edition)
- 4Korners
- ANGINE DE POITRINE
- Adam Karch
- Alicia Kayley
- All-Star Women’s Blues Showcase
- Aqyila
- Aspects
- Banggz
- Bigxthaplug
- Billie du Page
- Billy Bragg
- Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears
- Bridge Music
- Cleopatrick
- Cody Johnson
- Conan Gray
- Connor Price
- Cypress Hill
- DJ Karyen
- DJ Mace
- Death From Above 1979
- Digable Planets
- DijahSB
- Dope Lemon
- Eadsé
- Elisapie
- F!TH
- GOAT
- Grace Bowers
- Gwen Stefani
- Gwenifer Raymond
- HARDY
- Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band
- Hazlett
- Here Come the Mummies
- JESSIE MURPH
- JIMI
- JOLY
- Jade Hilton
- Jadea Kelly
- Jamie Webster
- Jermaine Holmes
- Justin Fancy
- Kat Pereira
- Kelly McMichael
- Koko Love
- LIMP BIZKIT
- Leflofranco
- Leif Vollebekk
- Les Rats D’Swompe
- Lloyd Spiegel
- Lord Huron
- Lucy Dacus
- Luna Li
- Marc Rebillet
- Mariah the Scientist
- Mecca of Stank
- Mehdi Cayenne
- Mikhail Laxton
- Miko Marks
- Mo Kenney
- My Son the Hurricane
- Myles Smith
- NATASHA BEDINGFIELD
- Nico Little and The North Americans
- Nikki D & The Sisters of Thunder
- PATRICK WATSON
- Paolo Stante Band
- ROYEL OTIS
- Rebelle
- Reuben and the Bullhorn Singers
- Rev Run
- Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band
- Ron Artis II
- SOCIAL DISTORTION
- Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar
- Satellite Birdhouse
- Savanna Shea
- THE LUMINEERS
- Valerie June
- and 20 more
2026 tickets: from €50.
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🛏️Ottawa Bluesfest 2027 accommodation: hotels near Ottawa
Ottawa Bluesfest 2027 takes place in Ottawa from July 8 to July 18. Arrival night: July 8. The map below is prefilled for the nights of July 8 to 10 (check-out July 11) and shows how far each hotel, apartment or rental is from the site.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Ottawa.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
✈️How to get to Ottawa Bluesfest 2027
Planning your trip to Ottawa Bluesfest 2027? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO), about 6 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), about 11 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 8 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Ottawa or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🌤️Ottawa Bluesfest 2027 weather
Weather in Ottawa in July 2027?
Actual weather at the 2026 edition
From July 9 to July 19, 2026: up to 33°, low of 14°, 38.9 mm of rain in total.
- Thu, Jul 9Rain27° / 19° 12.8 mm
- Fri, Jul 10Light drizzle26° / 17° 0.8 mm
- Sat, Jul 11Overcast26° / 16° 0 mm
- Sun, Jul 12Overcast28° / 15° 0 mm
- Mon, Jul 13Drizzle30° / 18° 0.6 mmHot
- Tue, Jul 14Drizzle33° / 22° 1 mmHot
- Wed, Jul 15Light drizzle26° / 20° 0.8 mm
- Thu, Jul 16Light drizzle25° / 17° 0.9 mm
- Fri, Jul 17Overcast24° / 14° 0.1 mm
- Sat, Jul 18Rain22° / 16° 21.9 mm
- Sun, Jul 19Overcast22° / 14° 0 mm
Day-by-day observed readings at the festival site (Open-Meteo archive).
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 45% of days
| 2025 | Overcast | 28° / 19° | 5 rainy days |
| 2024 | Light rain | 26° / 18° | 5 rainy days |
| 2023 | Light drizzle | 27° / 18° | 5 rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
Hour by hour
Tap a day to see how temperature and rain changed across 24 hours.
Same week in 2025: Thu July 10 → Sun July 20 (days aligned on the edition's weekdays).
🗺️Things to do near Ottawa Bluesfest 2027
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Ottawa Bluesfest 2027. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Ottawa and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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