Every summer, thousands of people flock to Ottawa to take in one of the greatest music festivals around – Ottawa RBC Bluesfest. For 25 years, Bluesfest has been the largest blues festival in Canada and the second in North America. And each year it has showcased bigger performers from all music types and industries and has now transformed into a festival showcasing a whole variety of artists. Some of the most popular headliners that have taken to the stage include the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Foo Fighters, Tom Petty, and Fergie. This year the festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an outstanding lineup of international artists. Snoop Dog, Alexisonfire, The Killers, Backstreet Boys, Wu-Tang, Chvrches, and the Offspring are among some of the high-profile acts to get excited about!
If you haven’t bought your tickets yet – what are you waiting for? Take a look at what’s in store for the Ottawa RBC Bluesfest 2019.
10 Straight Days Of Entertainment
From July 4th till the 14th, hundreds of artists will take to the stage to perform. Each day will feature a big headliner surrounded by many talented international and local artists. Whether you like indie, rap, blues, industry, soul, funk, rock, or electro, there’s a ton of big names for you to come and check out. See the full line up here.
It’s Incredibly Affordable
Where else can you attend a festival that offers 3-day tickets at only $119? A full festival pass is also only $249. And Day passes only start at $59 – that’s like seeing each artist for less than $5 each! There are also a number of multi-day passes to choose from and 5 VIP ticket options as well that will get you amazing seats, private bar access and a number of other benefits for an incredibly low price.
There’s A Lot More To See And Do
Check out the “Fort” situated right on site beside the Canadian War Museum, and you’ll find a variety of exciting activities taking place throughout the event. There’s also a Beer Tent, shopping area at the Merch tent, and of course, excellent food options. Bluesville will also take place adjacent to the Ottawa River and feature interactive art displays, carnival games, festival food, a huge Ferris wheel and more! Check it all out here.
Proceeds Go To Charity
The Ottawa RBC Bluesfest is a non-profit charitable event. So you can enjoy the festival and feel good that you’re also giving back to those in need. The festival gives proceeds to a number of charities such as the “We Do Good Things,” “Festival House,” “Blues In The Schools” and “She’s The One” community programs. Bluesfest is also run by volunteers! Want to get free access to the festival? Just become a volunteer! You’ll receive free access when you’re not working, a free meal at the Outdoor Blues Café for every shift, an invite to the Volunteer party, a cool shirt, and a letter of recommendation for hours worked! It’s a win-win!
Our city of Ottawa is truly amazing! Aside from it being one of the best places to live, it’s also a place to take in some of the best festivals and entertainment in all of Canada. If you happen to fall in love with this city when you’re visiting, contact us, and we’ll help you find a place to move to! CLV Group is Ottawa’s leading property management company working at moving one family at a time to our wonderful city!
