Festival
Here's to 40 Years of Ottawa Jazz Festival
Let Music Connect Us Again.
The Ottawa Jazz Festival has been exploring and expanding the limits of jazz for four decades. The music has evolved and exploded into a spectrum of sounds that span old- and new-wave jazz; funk, soul, swing, classic, and everything in between.
For eight days in the summer, the transformative, vibrant energy of jazz — masterfully played by musicians from across Canada and around the world — takes over downtown Ottawa. So, indulge your love and curiosity for jazz. Explore new genres. Dance to old favourites. Taste those melodies. Feel that sound. Open your ears.
Buy Passes & TicketsStages & Experience.
The Ottawa Jazz Festival takes place on several stages conveniently located within just steps away from each other. Confederation Park is the site of the Main Stage. The OLG Stage is at Marion Dewar Plaza in front of Ottawa City Hall, the Fourth Stage and the Azrieli Studio are at the National Arts Centre (NAC). Grill 41 is located at the Lord Elgin Hotel, which is the site of our Late Night Jamming Series. Several Free Club shows will take place at Gigspace, Irene’s Pub, Live on Elgin and Minotaure. Explore the entire Festival map on our app.
Food & Drink.
Savour a variety of eats from local food trucks and stands, with a selection of premium wines, beer, local cider and ready-mixed beverages available for purchase on festival grounds.
Note, no outside alcohol is allowed. Please see our FAQs for full regulations.
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Get Involved.
Find your place, get on stage, meet new people, give back and be at the heart of the energy.
Get the App.
Don’t miss a beat. Pre-plan your shows, buy Passes & Tickets, and get quick access to the grounds map.
Media Accreditation.
Learn everything you need to know about accreditation based on media type and how to apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
All the answers to all the questions you have (and some you didn’t even think to ask) about the Ottawa Jazz Festival.
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The 2023 Ottawa Jazz Festival will run from Friday, June 23 to Friday, June 30. Festival hours are from 12pm to 1:00am.
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The 2023 Ottawa Jazz Festival takes place on several stages conveniently located within just steps away from each other. Confederation Park is the site of the Main Stage, the OLG Stage is at Marion Dewar Plaza in front of Ottawa City Hall, the Fourth Stage and Azrieli Studio are at the National Arts Centre (NAC); and Grill 41 at the Lord Elgin Hotel site of the Late Night Jamming Series. Several Fee Club shows will take place at Gigspace, Irene’s Pub, Live on Elgin and Minotaure.
Download the TD Ottawa Jazz Festival app for Apple or Android to view the Festival map.
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Ottawa Jazz Festival is cashless this year and there will not be any ATM’s on site at the festival. Be ready to make any purchases with Debit, Credit, Apple Pay, Android Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Wallet.