OBJF 2026

Concerts in the park โ€ข Opera House โ€ข Broadway Stage
Blues & Bikesโ€ข Blues Cruiseโ€ข Downtown Ramble
Music in the restaurants and pubs โ€ข Music workshops

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The award-winning and highly anticipated Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival returns for its 22nd season from June 5th to June 7th, 2026.

Recognized as one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario for the 13th consecutive year, the Festival continues to celebrate outstanding blues and jazz music while fostering a strong sense of community and transforming downtown Orangeville into the regionโ€™s largest musical festival and special event venue!

โ€œOn behalf of the Festival Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers, we are thrilled to present another three-day weekend of exceptional music and events for thousands of local residents and visitors,โ€ says Nancy Claridge, President of the Festival Board of Directors. โ€œThis incredible event is made possible with support from the Orangeville Business Improvement Area, local businesses, the Town of Orangeville, government funding agencies, our featured performers, and the enthusiastic audiences who attend.โ€

Showcasing Canadian Talent

Larry Kurtz, Festival Founder and Artistic Director, expresses his excitement for this yearโ€™s lineup: โ€œWe are especially proud to highlight an incredible roster of Canadian artists. With over 40 acts scheduled, the 2026 Festival will feature some of the finest talent in blues and jazz music.โ€

This yearโ€™s TD Mainstage and Opera House headliners include:

  • Emilie-Claire Barlow [Quebec] โ€“ Juno winning jazz singer known for elegant performances in 3 languages
  • Miss Emily โ€“ a powerhouse blues vocalist known for electrifying stage presence and soulful high energy performances
  • Blackburn Brothers – are Juno winning 4th-generation Canadians, descended of freedom seekers through the Underground Railroad and settling in Southern Ontario
  • Paul James Band โ€“ legendary Juno award winner playing rock and blues
  • Alex Pangman & Her Alleycats โ€“ Canadaโ€™s โ€œSweetheart of Swingโ€.
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Additional Featured Artists

Tickets & More Information

Weekend passes and daily admission tickets for the TD Mainstage in Alexandra Park and Orangeville Opera House events are now on sale!

All other Festival events are free of charge!

MEDIA INQUIRIES

For interviews and additional information, please contact:

Larry Kurtz โ€“ Festival Founder and Artistic Director Email: artisticdirector@orangevillebluesandjazz.ca

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WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

Orangeville Blues and Jazz Volunteers are the heart and soul of the festival. 

A Special Thanks to our Sponsors!

TERRITORIAL LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTย 
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We would like to acknowledge the treaty lands and territory of the Williams Treaty Nations and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We also recognize that Dufferin County is the traditional territory of the Wendat and the Haudenosaunee, and is home to many Indigenous people today.ย