Bluesfest in photos: The musical acts and the fans who were watching
The 32nd annual Ottawa Bluesfest concluded after a successful 11-day run featuring diverse musical acts. Organizers reported high attendance, with several headline nights drawing crowds exceeding 30,000 people.
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Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Bluesfest in photos: A look back at the musical acts and the fans who were watching The 32nd edition of Ottawa Bluesfest has come to an end, and it was another successful year for the music festival
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Fans were loving Jamaican reggae star Shaggy's performance on the RBC Stage during Ottawa Bluesfest at LeBreton Flats, Saturday, July 18, 2026. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA Article content Another successful year for Ottawa Bluesfest ended on Sunday night with a performance by Canadian rock royalty, The Guess Who.
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