| Ottawa Jazz Festival | |
|---|---|
 The Main Stage at Confederation Park at night | |
| Genre | Jazz Festival |
| Dates | June 21–30, 2024 [1] |
| Location(s) | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Website | ottawajazzfestival |
The Ottawa Jazz Festival held in Ottawa, Canada has been a trailblazer in the music festival scene for more than 40 years. It showcases a wide range of jazz genres, including swing, jive, fusion jazz, hot jazz, boogie as well as diverse cultures and traditions. It is the only outdoor music festival in the city's downtown core. The festival highlights "a wide range of Canadian and international musical greats to Canada's capital."[2] Additionally, it features new and emerging talent covering a spectrum from pop and rock to lush harmonies.[3] While jazz is the core focus, the festival also includes music from genres such as such as blues, rock and indie.[4]
Set against the stunning backdrop of Downtown Ottawa, the festival offers a range of ticketed and free shows in various venues, including Confederation Park, Marion Dewar Plaza, the National Arts Centre and select local clubs. In previous years, the event has drawn up to 300,000 visitors and featured over 850 artists and more than 100 concerts.[5][6]
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