Confederation Park Open to Public Nightly During the Ottawa Jazz Festival!

For the first time ever, the festival grounds at Confederation Park will be completely open to the public during Ottawa Jazz Festival, from June 18–28, 2026!

Drop by nightly starting at 5:00 PM to soak up the vibrant atmosphere, grab food and drinks before the show, and check out cool activations from partners like Nordik Spa.

And if you hear something you love? Tickets for performances inside our gated concert venues will be available for purchase on site at our Box Office or anytime through our website.

This year’s lineup includes unforgettable performances from artists such as Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, St. Vincent & the NAC Orchestra, WILLOW, Wyclef Jean, The Dip, Leenalchi, and many more.

Please Note: While entry into Confederation Park is free, tickets are still required for access to all gated performance venues within the Festival site.