There’s not much to be blue about in Ottawa this week.
From Wednesday, July 12 through Sunday, July 16, the annual carnival-like Ottawa BluesFest will electrify music fans for a second straight week at LeBreton Flats Park in Ottawa, ON, CA.
And some of the biggest names in rock, folk and hip-hop will be there to help ring in the momentous occasion.
Just a few of the top headliners set to grace the stages at Canada’s “biggest outdoor music festival” these next few days include Foo Fighters, Ludacris, The Smile, Mumford and Sons and Fleet Foxes.
Pitbull, The War On Drugs, Alvvays, Julia Jacklin and Declan McKenna are set to perform as well.
Most notably, some last-minute, single-day Bluesfest general admission passes are shockingly cheap.
At the time of publication, we found some passes going for as low as $87 USD before fees on Vivid Seats.
Other days start in the $115 to $170 range.
Want to find out how much tickets cost and who’s headlining when before purchasing your passes?
Keep reading.
We’ve got everything you need to know and more about the 2023 Ottawa Bluesfest here.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Ottawa Bluesfest 2023 schedule
A complete calendar including all upcoming festival dates and headliners for each day can be found below.
| Ottawa Bluesfest 2023 dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, July 12 Foo Fighters, AJR, White Reaper, MonoWhales | $114 |
| Thursday, July 13 Mumford and Sons, The War On Drugs, Declan McKenna | $117 |
| Friday, July 14 Fleet Foxes, Fletcher, Charlotte Cardin | $87 |
| Saturday, July 15 Pitbull, Ludacris, Julia Jacklin | $164 |
| Sunday, July 16 The Smile, Alvvays, Koffee | $97 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)
Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event.
What’s the Ottawa Bluesfest like?
Need a vibe check before committing?
We suggest checking out this fun video to give you an idea of what’s in store if you choose to attend.
Huge music festivals in 2023
If the Bluesfest is a little too last-minute for you, there are a ton of other options for you these next few months.
Personally, we recommend keeping an eye out on these five fests with lineups so bomb you’ll be kicking yourself for missing them live.
| The biggest 2023 festivals |
|---|
| Rolling Loud Festival July 21-24 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, A$AP Rocky, Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage |
| Lollapalooza Aug. 3-6 at Grant Park in Chicago, IL Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Karol G, Lana Del Rey |
| Osheaga Music and Arts Festival Aug. 4-6 at the Parc Jean Drapeau in Montreal, QC, CA Billie. Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Rüfüs Du Sol, Joey Bada$$, The National |
| Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival Aug. 11-13 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Lana Del Rey, Megan Thee Stallion, Janelle Monáe |
| Bourbon and Beyond Music Festival Sept. 14-17 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY Bruno Mars, The Killers, Brandi Carlile, The Black Keys, Duran Duran |
Looking for even more multi-day jams? Check out our guide to 2023’s hottest festivals here.