We’re thrilled to share the first wave of artists confirmed for the 46th annual Ottawa Jazz Festival, returning to downtown Ottawa June 19–28, 2026, in Confederation Park and at the National Arts Centre.

Our initial lineup features an electrifying mix of global stars, innovative voices, and genre-defying performers, including:

Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra • WILLOW • Ibrahim Maalouf • KOKOROKO • The Dip • The Soul Rebels • Kassa Overall • SALIN • Avishai Cohen Big Vicious • Larnell Lewis Band featuring Joy Lapps • Myra Melford’s Fire & Water Quintet • Brandon Woody’s UPENDO • The Free Label • Flore Laurentienne • The Ostara Project • daltonists • Charley Rose Trio • Stéphane Wrembel Quartet • Dálava • Norma Winstone with the Atlantic Jazz Collective • The Plastic Waste Band… and more to come!