Ottawa Jazz Festival – Made in Canada
For 45 years, the Ottawa Jazz Festival has been a big part of the Canadian jazz community, proudly celebrating the talent and innovation of musicians from across the country. Each year, the city comes alive with the sound of over 350 Canadian artists, transforming downtown Ottawa into a hub of rhythm, creativity, and connection.
This rich tradition continues from June 20 to June 29, 2025, as the Festival once again shines a national spotlight on Canadian jazz with a stellar lineup that stretches from coast to coast to coast. From the electrifying energy of Main Stage headliners to the boundary-pushing brilliance of artists featured throughout each series, the 2025 edition promises an unforgettable musical journey.
Not just performers – they’re award-winning artists, renowned composers, dynamic conductors, and passionate educators from some of the top music institutions in the world. They’re improvisers and innovators defining the sound of Canadian jazz today – and tomorrow.
And the celebration doesn’t stop there. Stay tuned for the announcement of our outstanding free local lineup, featuring some of Ottawa’s finest jazz talent.
Want to view the artists? Click Here to meet the incredible homegrown talent hitting our stages this year.
Photos by: Curtis Perry, Chris Parker, Kamara Morozuk
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Date and Time
Friday Jun 20, 2025 Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Location
The Ottawa Jazz Festival takes place across four distinct stages, all conveniently located within walking distance of one another. Confederation Park is a public park and National Historic Site of Canada, located in the downtown core of Ottawa and the home of the Ottawa Jazz Festival's Main Stage. Marion Dewar Plaza is the home of the Ottawa Jazz Festival's OLG Stage, where several popular shows such as the OLG After Dark Series and free afternoon concerts take place. The National Arts Centre is a performing arts organization in Ottawa, along the Rideau Canal and just across the street from the Ottawa Jazz Festival's Main Stage at Confederation Park. The Fourth Stage and Azrieli Studio are situated inside the NAC.
Mainstage - Confederation Park
Fees/Admission
Full festival passes
https://www.showpass.com/m/summer-ottawa-jazz-festival-2025-full-festival-passes/
Or purchase a ticket for your favourite artist
https://program.ottawajazzfestival.com/#summer
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Contact Information
For all inquiries, please email us at contact@ottawajazzfestival.com.
Info & Hours | Box Office Phone Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
To visit our Box Office in person, please call ahead.
Charitable Registration Number: 11907-1637-RR0001
Ottawa Jazz Festival Office: 294 Albert Street, Suite 602, Ottawa, ON K1P 6E6
Phone: 613.241.2633
Email: contact@ottawajazzfestival.com
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