
Concerts in the park โข Opera House โข Broadway Stage
Blues & Bikesโข Blues Cruiseโข Downtown Ramble
Music in the restaurants and pubs โข Music workshops

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 regionโs largest musical festival and special event venue!
โOn 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. โThis 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 yearโs lineup: โWe 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 yearโs 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 Canadaโs โSweetheart of Swingโ.

Additional Featured Artists
- Steve Marriner
- Durham County Poets {Quebec]
- The Sugar Darlings [Quebec]
- Vinyl Paradise [from Malta]
- Jazz Society Big Band Tribute to Sinatra featuring John Amato
- Larry Kurtz & The Lawbreakers
- The Campfire Poets
- Glenn Marais & The Mojo Train
- Voodoo Pawnshop
- Ken Whiteley
- Morgan Davis [Nova Scotia]
- Stan Chang
- Ronnie Douglas Blues Band
- Graham Coster Quartet
- Danny Marks
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

WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
Orangeville Blues and Jazz Volunteers are the heart and soul of the festival.
A Special Thanks to our Sponsors!




























