Ottawa Blues Fest

Over the past 16 years, more than a million people have tuned in their ears and opened their hearts to some of the biggest names in the music industry.

In more recent years, Bluesfest has become the Canadian version of Bonnaroo, Coachella, and/or the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage festival, all highly regarded tourist attractions and highly popular outdoor music festivals.

Festival alumni: Rush, Fun, The Tragically Hip, Belle & Sebastian, Animal Collective.