News & Announcements
Ottawa Jazz Festival Expands with June 18 Lineup: Wyclef Jean, TOBi, BlakDenim & 646yf4t
The Ottawa Jazz Festival will expand its 46th annual edition to June 18–28, 2026, with the addition of an extra day of programming on June 18, 2026, offering audiences an extended opportunity to experience live music in the heart of downtown Ottawa. The added day officially launches the 2026 Festival with a dynamic lineup spanning […]
CF Rideau Centre Named Title Sponsor of the 46th Ottawa Jazz Festival
The Ottawa Jazz Festival is proud to welcome CF Rideau Centre as the Title Sponsor of the Festival’s 46th annual edition, taking place June 18–28, 2026, with the addition of an extra day of programming on June 18, offering audiences an extended opportunity to experience live music in the heart of downtown Ottawa. CF Rideau […]
First Wave of Artists for 46th Annual Ottawa Jazz Festival, Returning Downtown with a New Stage and Reimagined Experience
We’re thrilled to share the first wave of artists confirmed for the 46th annual Ottawa Jazz Festival, returning to downtown Ottawa June 19–28, 2026, in Confederation Park and at the National Arts Centre. Our initial lineup features an electrifying mix of global stars, innovative voices, and genre-defying performers, including: Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra • WILLOW • Ibrahim Maalouf • […]
Ottawa Jazz Festival Announces Reimagined 2026 Full Festival Passes
We’ve redesigned the pass experience from the lawn up for 2026! Our new full festival passes accommodate shifts in our patrons preferences and set the festival up for a bright future. We’ve listened to customer feedback and redesigned all of our tickets and passes to both streamline our ticketing process and make better use of our festival […]
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