TORONTO — Ottawa Bluesfest is raking in the star power for its 2025 edition, with Hozier, Shania Twain, Green Day and Kaytranada among the headliners.
The 31st edition of the music festival, which runs from July 10 to 20, announced its full lineup, including the big names set for the main stage at LeBreton Flats Park next to the Ottawa River.
Def Leppard, Sean Paul, Papa Roach, Lainey Wilson and Turnstile round out the top-billed acts.
There's also a strong selection of homegrown musicians booked for the fest, including Charlotte Day Wilson, Dwayne Gretzky, Sarah Harmer and Badbadnotgood.
Other notable acts in the lineup include Father John Misty, Pixies, the Decemberists, G-Eazy, and Daughtry.
A full schedule of performers is listed on the Ottawa Bluesfest website and select passes go on sale Wednesday. Single-day ticket sales begin on Thursday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 25, 2025.
David Friend, The Canadian Press
