Bluesfest 2026: Organizers of Ottawa Bluesfest have officially unveiled the star-studded lineup for the 2026 edition of the festival, set to take place from July 9 to July 19 at LeBreton Flats. The multi-genre festival will feature global music icons, country stars, rock legends, and rising artists across nine days of live performances.
Headliners for Bluesfest 2026 include The Lumineers, Gwen Stefani, Sheryl Crow, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Hardy, Limp Bizkit, and Cypress Hill, promising a diverse mix of rock, pop, country, hip-hop, and alternative music.
“The goal of the Bluesfest team is to present a world-class festival and keep it accessible and affordable for all,” said Mark Monahan, Executive and Artistic Director of Ottawa Bluesfest, in a statement.
Key Headliners by Date
- July 9: Cody Johnson (with Jessie Murph, Rev. Run, Digable Planets)
- July 10: Limp Bizkit and Cypress Hill
- July 11: Hardy
- July 12: The Lumineers
- July 15: Conan Gray and Myles Smith
- July 16: Lord Huron
- July 17: Ella Langley and Sheryl Crow
- July 18: Gwen Stefani and Shaggy
- July 19: Special Ottawa 200th birthday celebration featuring The Guess Who, Connor Price, The Sheepdogs, and more
Tickets and Passes
Bluesfest is offering a one-day pre-sale for a nine-day shareable pass priced at $279, available Wednesday from 10 a.m. to midnight. Single-day general admission and VIP tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m., while three-day passes will be available from March 2.
All ticket holders will receive OC Transpo service to and from the festival site, making travel convenient for attendees.
Full Lineup Highlights
The festival will also feature a wide range of artists including bbno$, Natasha Bedingfield, Lucy Dacus, Social Distortion, BigXthaPlug, Valerie June, Mariah The Scientist, Grace Bowers, The Texas Horns, and many emerging artists, ensuring a vibrant mix of genres and generations.
With its massive lineup and special 200th birthday celebration for Ottawa, Bluesfest 2026 is set to be one of the biggest music festivals in North America this summer.