Thanks for your interest in volunteering with our festival! We wouldn't be able to operate without our dedicated community of volunteers every year, so whether you are new or planning your return to us, we're excited to have you on board!
Ottawa Bluesfest is a non-profit, charitable organization. Our mission is to present a world-class music festival featuring international, Canadian, and local artists in downtown Ottawa each July. We are youth-friendly, community and visitor-focused, culturally diverse and committed to sustainability and eco-friendly initiatives.
None of it could be done without the commitment of our wonderful volunteers. The award-winning Volunteer Program at Ottawa Bluesfest boasts 2000+ volunteers who support the festival in over 30 different areas. We are extremely proud of the hard work and enthusiastic efforts each and every one of our volunteers brings to the program.
Applications are NOT YET open for Ottawa Bluesfest 2025.
Public registration opens in May. Details will be added to the volunteer website as they become available—thank you in advance for your patience!