Ottawa Jazz Festival

46 Years of Knowing What's Next. This is Jazz.

June 18 - 27, 2027 | Confederation Park & National Arts Centre

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From jazz legends to hip-hop innovators, Kassa Overall reflects on the lessons he’s learned from moving between two musical worlds. 🎷🎤

🎥 Video: Nathan Gravelle
🎙️ Host: Lucas Anaya

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A huge thank you to @ParksCanada for helping us give our amazing volunteers a sweet hangout spot on the water during Ottawa Jazz Festival! 🌊

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Kassa Overall discusses how genre influences his creative process and why he prefers to let the music lead the way. 🎶

🎥 Video: Nathan Gravelle
🎙️ Host: Lucas Anaya

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A huge congratulations to our 2026 Jazz Youth Summit group! 👏

Each year we get to bring together talented young musicians from across Ottawa for an intensive week of learning, mentoring with world-class artists, and playing on our Main Stage. ✨

📷: @curtisperry

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What should a Bob James performance mean today? 🎹 Bob shares what he hopes audiences take away after experiencing his music in 2026.

Full interview on YouTube!

🎥 Video: @ColinZiraldo
🎙️ Host: Nathan Gravelle
🤝 In collaboration with @capcityhiphop_

https://t.co/4Y2Q1LjSQs

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When asked if there’s a song from his catalog that has never been sampled that he wishes someone would discover and reinterpret, Bob James explains why he believes the strongest compositions always find their audience.

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🤝 In collaboration with @capcityhiphop_

[Timmy G @TimmyG313]

I love that he said his family. Allowing your humanity to show makes your music even better.

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Bob James reflects on his proudest career achievement after six decades of making music, sharing the milestone that means the most to him. 🎹🎶

🎥 Video: @ColinZiraldo
🎙️ Host: Nathan Gravelle
🤝 In collaboration with @capcityhiphop_

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Only 6 hours left for our 50/50 Raffle. Buy your ticket now and support Ottawa Jazz Festival!

Every dollar you pay fuels emerging artists, powers the Jazz Youth Summit, sparks bold artist collaborations, and keeps the music alive for tomorrow’s stars.

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Collaborating with @NACOrchCNA at @OttawaJazz , storied all-star sideman @st_vincent stepped into the spotlight that is rightfully hers. Our review: https://t.co/ZixJxWSSOX

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Day 8 kept the momentum going into the final weekend 🎷🔥

St. Vincent & The NAC Orchestra lit up the OLG Main Stage, while SALIN, The Robert Lee Group, Myra Melford’s Fire & Water Quintet, and The OSTARA Project delivered standout performances across downtown Ottawa.

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It all comes down to this 🎷✨

It’s the final day of the 46th Ottawa Jazz Festival! Catch the Ibrahim Maalouf headline set, plus Kassa Overall late night.

Free performances run throughout the day before we wrap up another unforgettable festival in Confederation Park.

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When St. Vincent meets the NAC Orchestra 🎻✨ St. Vincent et l'Orchestre du CNA, une combinaison inattendue @OttawaJazz

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WILLOW lit up the OLG Main Stage at the Ottawa Jazz Festival. ✨📸

Here are a few moments from an unforgettable night.

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We’d like to thank @happygoatcoffee for fuelling our volunteers and backstage crew for the entirety of the festival 🎸☕️

#livemusic #ottawamusic #happygoatcoffee #ottawajazzfest #ottawaeats

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Day 6 brought the energy 🎷🔥

WILLOW headlined the OLG Main Stage, Fawn Wood moved the crowd, Witch Prophet captivated on Elgin Street, and The Dip closed the night with soulful grooves.

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Day 8 of the Ottawa Jazz Festival is here! 🎷

Catch St. Vincent & The NAC Orchestra, SALIN, Flore Laurentienne, The Robert Lee Group & more tonight. Gates 5 PM | Bowl 6 PM.

☀️ Stay cool with an OJF water bottle or tank top, and don’t miss this afternoon’s free shows!

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Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a glass of wine with friends or an upscale dining experience with an incredible wine list, these wine bars in Ottawa are sure to satisfy your wine cravings. 👉 https://t.co/39ghJk4vDf

📸: @Becktadining by Shayna Douglas
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[Tom 🇨🇦 @TQSherwood]

Tomorrow at the @OttawaJazz Festival with the NAC Orchestra I can’t wait @st_vincent

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If you are in #Ottawa tonight (Saturday June 27) do check out the late night @OttawaJazz jam session (10:30pm)at the Lord Elgin Hotel in the city’s downtown. So far, the nightly happenings have been fire. Some of Ottawa’s young jazz lions played last night and showed out!!