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Ottawa Bluesfest is dedicated to celebrating and promoting music and arts through an annual festival that showcases diverse musical talent, fosters community engagement, and supports local artists, enriching the cultural landscape of Ottawa.

Welcome to the Ottawa Bluesfest 2026 Online Silent Auction!&nbsp;Bid on autographed memorabilia from some of the incredible artists performing at Ottawa Bluesfest 2026 while supporting a great cause. &nbsp;&nbsp;All proceeds from the auction help fund Ottawa Bluesfest&#39;s Blues in the Schools and Be in the Band community programs, which inspire and support young musicians throughout our community.&nbsp;Auction items are on display at the Poster Gallery in the Canadian War Museum. PLEASE NOTE: If a bid is placed within the last 3 minutes of an auction item&#39;s close time, Zeffy automatically extends the close time for that item by 3 minutes. This ensures other bidders have a fair chance to respond and prevents last-second sniping. This process repeats for every additional bid, up to a maximum extension of 30 minutes from the original close time.&nbsp; You can also browse our collection of commemorative festival posters dating back to 1998. Images of these posters are available on pages 3 and 4 of our Poster Catalogue (which you can access <a fr-original-style="" href="https://ottawabluesfest.ca/poster-gallery/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">here</a>), along with details about which artists have signed past editions. Visit the&nbsp;Poster Gallery to arrange a viewing of any posters that interest you.&nbsp;If bidding is still open, don&#39;t miss your chance to win our Best Seats in the House experience for an unforgettable festival day. Check it out <a fr-original-style="" href="https://on.ottawabluesfest.ca/tb_app/528227" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">here!</a>&nbsp;Spread the word, rally your friends and family, and together, let&#39;s make this silent auction a success!&nbsp;Thank you for your support, and happy bidding!&nbsp;Ottawa Bluesfest

Autographed Memorabilia July 10th 2026

Welcome to the Ottawa Bluesfest 2026 Online Silent Auction!&nbsp;Bid on autographed memorabilia from some of the incredible artists that performed at past Ottawa Bluesfest festivals while supporting a great cause. &nbsp;&nbsp;All proceeds from the auction help fund Ottawa Bluesfest&#39;s Blues in the Schools and Be in the Band community programs, which inspire and support young musicians throughout our community.&nbsp;Auction items are on display at the Poster Gallery in the Canadian War Museum.&nbsp;PLEASE NOTE: If a bid is placed within the last 3 minutes of an auction item&#39;s close time, Zeffy automatically extends the close time for that item by 3 minutes. This ensures other bidders have a fair chance to respond and prevents last-second sniping. This process repeats for every additional bid, up to a maximum extension of 30 minutes from the original close time.&nbsp; You can also browse our collection of commemorative festival posters dating back to 1998. Images of these posters are available on pages 3 and 4 of our Poster Catalogue (which you can access <a fr-original-style="" href="https://ottawabluesfest.ca/poster-gallery/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">here</a>), along with details about which artists have signed past editions. Visit the&nbsp;Poster Gallery to arrange a viewing of any posters that interest you.&nbsp;Spread the word, rally your friends and family, and together, let&#39;s make this silent auction a success!&nbsp;Thank you for your support, and happy bidding!&nbsp;Ottawa Bluesfest

Hidden Gems

Welcome to the Ottawa Bluesfest 2026 Online Silent Auction! Bid on autographed memorabilia from some of the incredible artists performing at Ottawa Bluesfest 2026 while supporting a great cause. &nbsp; All proceeds from the auction help fund Ottawa Bluesfest&#39;s Blues in the Schools and Be in the Band community programs, which inspire and support young musicians throughout our community. Auction items are on display at the Poster Gallery in the Canadian War Museum. PLEASE NOTE: If a bid is placed within the last 3 minutes of an auction item&#39;s close time, Zeffy automatically extends the close time for that item by 3 minutes. This ensures other bidders have a fair chance to respond and prevents last-second sniping. This process repeats for every additional bid, up to a maximum extension of 30 minutes from the original close time.&nbsp; You can also browse our collection of commemorative festival posters dating back to 1998. Images of these posters are available on pages 3 and 4 of our Poster Catalogue (which you can access <a fr-original-style="" href="https://ottawabluesfest.ca/poster-gallery/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">here</a>), along with details about which artists have signed past editions. Visit the&nbsp;Poster Gallery to arrange a viewing of any posters that interest you. If bidding is still open, don&#39;t miss your chance to win our Best Seats in the House experience for an unforgettable festival day. Check it out <a fr-original-style="" href="https://on.ottawabluesfest.ca/tb_app/528227" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">here!</a> Spread the word, rally your friends and family, and together, let&#39;s make this silent auction a success! Thank you for your support, and happy bidding! Ottawa Bluesfest

Autographed Memorabilia July 9th 2026

Welcome to the Ottawa Bluesfest 2026 Online Silent Auction!&nbsp;Bid on autographed memorabilia from some of the incredible artists performing at Ottawa Bluesfest 2026 while supporting a great cause. &nbsp;&nbsp;All proceeds from the auction help fund Ottawa Bluesfest&#39;s Blues in the Schools and Be in the Band community programs, which inspire and support young musicians throughout our community.&nbsp;Auction items are on display at the Poster Gallery in the Canadian War Museum. PLEASE NOTE: If a bid is placed within the last 3 minutes of an auction item&#39;s close time, Zeffy automatically extends the close time for that item by 3 minutes. This ensures other bidders have a fair chance to respond and prevents last-second sniping. This process repeats for every additional bid, up to a maximum extension of 30 minutes from the original close time. &nbsp; You can also browse our collection of commemorative festival posters dating back to 1998. Images of these posters are available on pages 3 and 4 of our Poster Catalogue (which you can access <a fr-original-style="" href="https://ottawabluesfest.ca/poster-gallery/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">here</a>), along with details about which artists have signed past editions. Visit the&nbsp;Poster Gallery to arrange a viewing of any posters that interest you.&nbsp;If bidding is still open, don&#39;t miss your chance to win our Best Seats in the House experience for an unforgettable festival day. Check it out <a fr-original-style="" href="https://on.ottawabluesfest.ca/tb_app/528227" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">here!</a>&nbsp;Spread the word, rally your friends and family, and together, let&#39;s make this silent auction a success!&nbsp;Thank you for your support, and happy bidding!&nbsp;Ottawa Bluesfest

Autographed Memorabilia July 11th 2026

You and a guest can enjoy tonight&#39;s show in our Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino Ottawa Platinum VIP Section!&nbsp;Includes access to our exclusive front-of-stage Platinum Pit. Tonight is CHEO Night, and we&#39;re proud to announce that 100% of the proceeds raised through this auction will be donated to CHEO.&nbsp;To make an incredible evening even more impactful, a private donor has generously offered to match the winning bid&nbsp;for tonight&#39;s upgrades.&nbsp;&nbsp;Your bids won&#39;t just help you enjoy an incredible festival experience &mdash;they&#39;ll help make a real difference for the children and families who rely on CHEO. Thank you for your generosity, and happy bidding!&nbsp;TERMS AND CONDITIONS<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">For you and a guest only</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Auction closes at 8:30 PM</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">You must report to the Upgrades Tent (adjacent to the First Aid Tent) by no later than 9:15 pm to claim your upgrade</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Your upgrade will be forfeited and no refunds will be issued if you arrive after 9:15 PM</li></ul> Happy bidding! Ottawa Bluesfest

CHEO Night - The Lumineers Platinum VIP Upgrades - July 12 2026

<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span fr-original-style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" id="isPasted" style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">🌟&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Join us in fostering the next generation of performers at Ottawa Bluesfest!&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">🌟<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;' id="isPasted" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Did you know Ottawa Bluesfest is a registered charity? Throughout the year, Ottawa Bluesfest presents two community outreach music programs for youth: Blues in the Schools and Be in the Band. Both of these programs have been extremely successful and are sources of community pride.<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://wedogoodthings.ca/blues-in-the-schools/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Blues in the Schools</a> is an award-winning educational program created to promote the rich history and culture of Blues music by bringing national and international artists and educators to local schools for two-week residencies.<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a fr-original-style="" href="https://wedogoodthings.ca/be-in-the-band/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Be in the Band</a> focuses on connecting young musicians with potential bandmates. It also provides invaluable mentorship from professional musicians, along with technical support and equipment, ensuring participants benefit from a high-quality ensemble experience. <p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' id="isPasted" style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Here are a few ways you can support our commitment to our two programs:<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" id="isPasted" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; box-sizing: inherit;">Making a small donation through this page.</li><li fr-original-style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; box-sizing: inherit;">Participating in our Best Seats Silent Auction for a chance to enjoy the &quot;Best Seats in the House&quot; on the RBC Stage for you and a guest during a performance by many of this year&#39;s talented artists. You can find more details on the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://ottawabluesfest.ca/bluesfest-app/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Bluesfest app</a>.</li><li fr-original-style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; box-sizing: inherit;">Participating in our Silent Auction featuring autographed memorabilia from artists performing at this year&#39;s festival. More details are available <a fr-original-style="" href="https://on.ottawabluesfest.ca/tb_app/552510453" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">here</a>.</li><li fr-original-style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; box-sizing: inherit;">Purchasing current and past year festival posters at our Poster Gallery, located in the Foyer of the War Museum. Our poster catalogue can be accessed by clicking <a fr-original-style="" href="https://ottawabluesfest.ca/poster-gallery/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">here</a>.</li></ol><p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;' id="isPasted" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 16px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thank you for your support. Your kindness keeps these programs going.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' id="isPasted" style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Note: A tax receipt will be issued for all charitable donations of $20 or more, early in 2027.<p fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">

🌟 Join us in fostering the next generation of performers at Ottawa Bluesfest! 🌟Did you know Ottawa Bluesfest is a registered charity? Throughout the year, Ottawa Bluesfest presents two community outreach music programs for youth: Blues in the Schools and Be in the Band. Both of these programs have been extremely successful and are sources of community pride.Blues in the Schools is an award-winning educational program created to promote the rich history and culture of Blues music by bringing national and international artists and educators to local schools for two-week residencies. Be in the Band focuses on connecting young musicians with potential bandmates. It also provides invaluable mentorship from professional musicians, along with technical support and equipment, ensuring participants benefit from a high-quality ensemble experience.Here are a few ways you can support our commitment to our two programs:Making a small donation through this page.Participating in our Best Seats Silent Auction for a chance to enjoy the "Best Seats in the House" on the RBC Stage for you and a guest during a performance by many of this year's talented artists. You can find more details on the Bluesfest app.Participating in our Silent Auction featuring autographed memorabilia from artists performing at this year's festival. More details are available here.Purchasing current and past year festival posters at our Poster Gallery, located in the Foyer of the War Museum. Our poster catalogue can be accessed by clicking here.Thank you for your support. Your kindness keeps these programs going. Note: A tax receipt will be issued for all charitable donations of $20 or more, early in 2027.

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Autographed Memorabilia July 10th 2026

Hidden Gems

Autographed Memorabilia July 9th 2026

Autographed Memorabilia July 11th 2026

CHEO Night - The Lumineers Platinum VIP Upgrades - July 12 2026

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