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🎶 Ottawa Grassroots Festival
📅 April 23–26, 2026
📍 First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa
Ottawa Grassroots Festival 2026
The Ottawa Grassroots Festival is a community-focused celebration of folk and roots music featuring concerts, workshops, and collaborative performances. This intimate festival highlights talented musicians and songwriters while creating a welcoming environment for music lovers and performers alike.
🎸 Folk & roots music
🎤 Concerts + workshops
🤝 Community collaboration
This festival focuses on collaboration—artists often perform together in workshops and group sessions throughout the weekend.
✨ Festival Highlights
- 🎶 Multiple concerts featuring folk, roots, and acoustic performers
- 🎤 Interactive workshops with collaborative musician sessions
- 🎸 Songwriting showcases and artist storytelling
- 🤝 Opportunities for musicians to collaborate on stage
- 👥 Intimate community atmosphere for music fans
📌 Key Information
📅 Dates
April 23–26, 2026
Four days of music events and workshops.
📍 Venue
First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa
30 Cleary Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
30 Cleary Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
🎟️ Tickets
Festival passes and individual concert tickets available.
🎶 Music Style
Folk, roots, acoustic, and singer-songwriter performances.
🏫 Organizer
Ottawa Grassroots Festival (community volunteer organization).
👥 Atmosphere
Small-venue, community-driven festival emphasizing collaboration.
🚗 Getting There
- 🚉 Located in Ottawa’s west end near the Ottawa River Parkway.
- 🚍 Accessible by OC Transpo buses and nearby cycling routes.
- 🅿️ Limited on-site parking may be available near the venue.
💡 Helpful Tips
🎟️ Consider buying a festival pass if you plan to attend multiple concerts.
🎶 Workshops are great opportunities to see musicians collaborate live.
⏰ Arrive early for popular performances and seating.
🎸 Bring your love of folk music—audience participation is common.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Ottawa Grassroots Festival 2026?
The festival runs April 23–26, 2026.
Where is the festival held?
Events take place at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa at 30 Cleary Avenue.
What kind of music is featured?
The festival focuses on folk, roots, acoustic, and singer-songwriter performances.
Are there workshops?
Yes. Workshops allow musicians to collaborate and share stories and techniques.
Can I attend just one concert?
Yes, both single-concert tickets and full festival passes are typically available.
Disclaimer: Festival details may change. Please verify information on the official website before planning your visit.
