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Ottawa Bluesfest 2025 [Day 1]

By Ming Wu on Friday, July 11, 2025

It’s July, which means it’s time once again for the annual Ottawa Bluesfest — running this year from July 10 to 20, 2025.
The festival kicked off its first night with an eclectic lineup that I caught featuring Lainey Wilson, The Red Clay Strays, The Cat Empire, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Chambers DesLauriers, Riley Burns, DB Cohen, and Rosewood Ave.
Check out the gallery for some highlights from opening night!

Ottawa Bluesfest 2025 [Day 1] — Father John Misty

Ottawa Bluesfest 2025 [Day 1] — The Cat Empire

Ottawa Bluesfest 2025 [Day 1] — Melbourne Ska Orchestra

Ottawa Bluesfest 2025 [Day 1] — The Red Clay Strays

Ottawa Bluesfest 2025 [Day 1] — Rosewood Ave

Ottawa Bluesfest 2025 [Day 1]

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