Ottawa Bluesfest 2025 Lineup Announced: Green Day, Shania Twain, and Kaytranada to Headline

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The Ottawa Bluesfest has announced its highly anticipated 2025 lineup, boasting an impressive array of talented performers, including headliners Green Day, Shania Twain, and Kaytranada. The 31st edition of the festival will take place from July 10 to 20 at LeBreton Flats Park, featuring four stages dedicated to live music, with three outdoor stages and one indoor stage at the Canadian War Museum. This year's lineup promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with a diverse range of acts that cater to various musical tastes.

The festival's executive and artistic director, Mark Monahan, expressed his enthusiasm for the 2025 lineup, stating that it offers "something for everyone." The headlining acts include American punk trio Green Day, Canadian country queen Shania Twain, and British hard rockers Def Leppard, all of whom are set to make their Bluesfest debut. Other notable performers include Irish hitmaker Hozier, country darling Lainey Wilson, hardcore punks Turnstile, rock band Papa Roach, and Canadian electronic producer Kaytranada. The lineup also features a strong selection of homegrown musicians, such as Charlotte Day Wilson, Dwayne Gretzky, and Sarah Harmer.

The support acts for this year's festival are particularly strong, with well-curated matchups like the Red Clay Strays opening for Lainey Wilson, the Pixies opening for Turnstile, and Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello and his new band performing ahead of Def Leppard. Other noteworthy participants include Father John Misty, The Cat Empire, Kurt Vile and the Violators, Alan Doyle, Daughtry, The Decemberists, and many more. The festival will also showcase a contingent of about 40 Ottawa-area bands, including folk trio Leverage For Mountains, jazzy funksters Funk Yo Self, and bluesman J.W-Jones.

A preliminary lineup for the festival has been announced, with the headliner's name appearing first. The schedule includes:

• July 10: Lainey Wilson; The Red Clay Strays; Father John Misty; The Cat Empire; LinkaMoja; Melbourne Ska Orchestra; Chambers DesLauriers; DB Cohen; Garnetta Cromwell & DaGroovmasters; Riley Burns; Rosewood Avenue; DJ Karyen
• July 11: Hozier; The Dead South; Charlotte Day Wilson; Sarah Harmer; Amigo The Devil; The Claudettes; Claude Munson; Emilie Steele & The Deal; Kristine St-Pierre; Sophie d’Orléans; Vikki Gilmore; DJ Karyen
• July 12: Turnstile; Pixies; Men I Trust; Kurt Vile & The Violators; The Budos Band; Sue Foley; Shaina Hayes; André Bisson; Melissa Ouimet; Rosie’s Smokehouse Deluxe; DJ Karyen; Emerging Artist Showcase
• July 13: Shania Twain; Alan Doyle; Wild Rivers; Big Freedia; The Paper Kites; Darrell Nulisch; Edwin Raphael; Alanna J Brown; Buck Twenty; Jessie Simmons; Leverage For Mountains; DJ DoubleDown
• July 16: Def Leppard; Tom Morello; The Decemberists; Reignwolf; D.K. Harrell; Amos The Transparent; Beau Nectar; Funk Yo Self; Le Winston Band; Luscious; The Sarandons; DJ DoubleDown
• July 17: Sean Paul; G-Eazy; Peach Pit; Harry Manx; Alicia Moffet; Jolie Laide; Lilyisthatyou; Moontricks; Durham County Poets; Dystoh; Sofia Duhaime; DJ DoubleDown
• July 18: Green Day; The Linda Lindas; Dwayne Gretzky; Fantastic Negrito; Ron Sexsmith; Les Shirley; Los Bitchos; Four Eyed Muscle Man; Jahmeema; N’nerjie; The Commotions; DJ Acro
• July 19: Papa Roach; Daughtry; Christone “Kingfish” Ingram; Lucius; Bob Log III; The Texas Horns; TJ Wheeler; JW Jones; Hellhound Trail; Rubber Tire Peep Show; We Were Sharks; DJ Acro
• July 20: Kaytranada; BADBADNOTGOOD; Tim Baker; Lou Phelps; Darren Kiely; Joce Reyome; Catriona Sturton; Elizabeth Royall; Nolan Hubbard; Be In The Band Showcase; Blues In The Schools Showcase; DJ Acro

The festival's lineup is a testament to its commitment to showcasing a wide range of musical genres, from rock and pop to blues and electronic music. With its diverse lineup and beautiful location, the Ottawa Bluesfest is an event not to be missed. Tickets for the festival will go on sale, with a one-day presale on February 26 and single-day ticket sales starting on February 27. The basic, general-admission pass is $299 plus tax, available at ottawabluesfest.frontgatetickets.com/.

The Ottawa Bluesfest has become a staple of the city's summer entertainment scene, attracting thousands of music lovers from across the country. With its rich history and dedication to showcasing talented performers, the festival is sure to continue to thrive for years to come. Whether you're a fan of rock, pop, or music in general, the Ottawa Bluesfest is an event that has something for everyone.

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