Ottawa 
Events Description
RBC Bluesfest has proudly grown into a national landmark event, earning a mention as “one of the top-ten festivals” in the world by Billboard Magazine. The ongoing love affair between the festival and its fans continues into the 2026 season with headliners spanning the rock, dance, indie, and hip-hop genres.
Ottawa 200
Celebrate Ottawa 200 on Sunday, July 19 with a special event to recognize the 200th birthday of Canada’s capital. It all begins with an afternoon of FREE programming for the whole family from noon to 4 p.m. in the lead-up to an evening of blockbuster performances.
The free Daytime Lineup will feature outstanding musical entertainment by Natalie MacMaster & Family, Choir!Choir!Choir! and Les Petites Tounes, along with Blues In The Schools and Be In The Band Showcases, which are perennial favourites of Bluesfest staff and music fans alike.
In addition to the music programming above, the July 19th Daytime Lineup will feature special family-friendly activities onsite, including museum fun hosted by Ingenium (Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, the Canada Science and Technology Museum, and the Canada Aviation and Space Museum); circus demonstrations and aerial performances by Cirquonscient; and activities and giveaways by Ottawa Fire Services.
From 5 to 11 p.m., ticket holders can buckle up for some serious Canadian star power courtesy of The Guess Who, Connor Price, The Sheepdogs, Elisapie, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, 4KORNERS, Banggz, LeFLOFRANCO, Mely Walide, Paolo Stante Band, Rebelle, Savannah Shea, and TYR ONE. All this in addition to a spectacular Drone Show to punctuate an extraordinary evening to remember with family and friends.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets :
Day Pass: $110.20 & up
Day Pass July 19: $52.20
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
July 9 to 19, 2026
July 9 – Cody Johnson, Jessie Murph, Rev Run, Digable Planets, Goat, Lloyd Spiegel, The Longest Johns, Justin Fancy, Jade Hilton, Jermaine Holmes, Satellite Birdhouse, DJ Mace
July 10 – Limp Bizkit, Cypress Hill, Marc Rebillet, Steve Earle, Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band, Miko Marks, Gwenifer Raymond, Alicia Kayley, F!TH, My Son the Hurricane, Sex Bandit, DJ Mace
July 11 – Hardy, BigXthaPlug, Patrick Watson, Cleopatrick, Luna Li, Mo Kenney, Ron Artis II, Aspects, Kat Pereira, Mikhail Laxton, Tiny Horse, DJ Mace
July 12 – The Lumineers, bbno$, Leif Vollebekk, Hazlett, DijahSB, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Kelly McMichael, July Talk, Les Rats d’Swompe, Mehdi Cayenne, Summersets, DJ Karyen
July 15 – Conan Gray, Myles Smith, Natasha Bedingfield, Sons of Legion, All-Star Women’s Blues Showcase, Reuben and the Bullhorn Singers, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, Yasmin Williams, Nikki D & The Sisters of Thunder, Adam Karch, Mecca of Stank, DJ Karyen
July 16 – 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, DJ Karyen
July 17 – Ella Langley, Sheryl Crow, Death From Above 1979, Valerie June, Angine de Poitrine, Jimi, Thunder Queens, Nayana, The Jay Blues Trio, Emerging Artist Showcase, Tyr One
July 18 – Gwen Stefani, Mariah the Scientist, Shaggy, Grace Bowers, Aqyila, Here Come the Mummies, The Texas Horns, TJ Wheeler, Billie du Page, Bridge Music, Eadsé, Tyr One
July 19 – The Guess Who, Connor Price, The Sheepdogs, Elisapie, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, 4Korners, Banggz, Lefl0franco, Paolo Stante Band, Rebelle, Savannah Shea, Tyr One
Venue & Address :
LeBreton Flats Park
1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8
Paid Parking.
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