CF Rideau Centre Named Title Sponsor of the 46th Ottawa Jazz Festival

May 20, 2026

We are proud to announce CF Rideau Centre as the Title Sponsor for our upcoming 46th Ottawa Jazz Festival.

CF Rideau Centre, owned and operated by Cadillac Fairview, is Ottawa’s premier shopping and lifestyle destination and continues its commitment to supporting arts, culture, and live music in the city’s core. As Title Sponsor, CF Rideau Centre will play a key role in enhancing the Festival experience while supporting the vibrant creative community that defines Ottawa.

“CF Rideau Centre is thrilled to join the Ottawa Jazz Festival as this year’s Title Sponsor,” says Jitesh Karamchandani, General Manager, CF Rideau Centre. “We share the belief in the power of music to unite people and it’s an honour to support this iconic summer celebration for our community.”

With the support of CF Rideau Centre, the 46th Ottawa Jazz Festival promises an expanded celebration of internationally acclaimed artists, emerging talent, and diverse musical programming, alongside community-driven events and unforgettable summer moments.

Free Festival Programming at CF Rideau Centre

To celebrate the partnership, CF Rideau Centre will host a series of free live performances throughout Ottawa Jazz Festival. Shoppers and music fans alike are invited to enjoy the following lineup:

Thursday, June 18 at 12:00pm: Ross Morgan Quartet

Friday, June 19 at 3:00pm & 4:10pm: Capital City Stompers

Saturday, June 20 at 2:00pm & 3:10pm: Woods & Gummeson Quartet

Sunday, June 21 at 2:00pm: The Seaborn Sisters

Monday, June 22 at 12:00pm: TBC

Tuesday, June 23 at 12:00pm: Brian An Quartet

Wednesday, June 24 at 12:00pm: Sage Reynolds: Multilocal Stories

Thursday, June 25 at 12:00pm: Side-Eye & Grace

Friday, June 26 at 3:00pm & 4:10pm: Rachelle Behrens Latin Jazzy Quartet

Saturday, June 27 at 2:00pm & 3:10pm: Cuppa Joe Vocal Jazz Quartet

Sunday, June 28 at 2:00pm: Emma Lamontagne