CityFolk Festival (formerly Ottawa Folk Festival) is a major autumn music festival held at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, featuring an eclectic mix of folk, roots, alt-country, blues, and hip-hop performances. The festival offers more than 30 shows across multiple indoor and outdoor stages, combining established Canadian artists with emerging talent, and features local craft beers, artisans, and food vendors alongside music programming.
CityFolk Festival
CityFolk Festival
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Ottawa's premier folk music festival featuring folk, roots, alt-country, blues, and hip-hop at Lansdowne Park, September annually.
Lineup
- Emily Jean FlackWestside Stage
Wed, Sep 16, 5:30 PM (America/Toronto)
- Steph StringsTD Stage
Wed, Sep 16, 6:00 PM (America/Toronto)
- Nicolas Pellerin & Les Grands HurleursWestside Stage
Wed, Sep 16, 6:30 PM (America/Toronto)
- Marcus King BandTD Stage
Wed, Sep 16, 7:20 PM (America/Toronto)
- Ashley MacisaacWestside Stage
Wed, Sep 16, 7:50 PM (America/Toronto)
- Alabama ShakesTD Stage
Wed, Sep 16, 8:55 PM (America/Toronto)
- Fine Food MarketWestside Stage
Thu, Sep 17, 5:30 PM (America/Toronto)
- Sam DrysdaleTD Stage
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00 PM (America/Toronto)
- The CodasWestside Stage
Thu, Sep 17, 6:30 PM (America/Toronto)
- Stella LeftyTD Stage
Thu, Sep 17, 7:20 PM (America/Toronto)
Festival Countdown
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Wed, Sep 16, 2026 – Sun, Sep 20, 2026
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Quick Info
- Location
- Ottawa
- Dates
- Wed, Sep 16, 2026 – Sun, Sep 20, 2026
- Ages
- All Ages
- Stages
- 3
- Venue Type
- Outdoor
- Amenities
- Food BoothsFamily FriendlyMultiple stages
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Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Outdoor festivals = hours of sun exposure
Refillable water bottle
Most festivals have free refill stations
Earplugs (high fidelity)
Protect your hearing without dulling the sound
Portable phone charger
Phone dies fast at multi-day festivals
Festival camping gear
For multi-day festivals with on-site camping
Rain poncho
Lighter than a jacket, packs into a tiny ball
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