Orangeville, ON – The award-winning and highly anticipated Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival returns for its 21st season from May 30 to June 1, 2025.

Recognized as one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario for the 12th 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 region’s largest musical festival and special event venue!

“On 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,” says Nancy Claridge, President of the Festival Board of Directors. “This 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.”

Showcasing Canadian Talent

Larry Kurtz, Festival Founder and Artistic Director, expresses his excitement for this year’s lineup: “We are especially proud to highlight an incredible roster of Canadian artists. With over 40 acts scheduled, the 2025 Festival will feature some of the finest talent in blues and jazz music.”

This year’s TD Mainstage and Opera House headliners include:

Harry Manx – Acclaimed Canadian guitarist with 11 albums, 7 Maple Blues Awards, and 6 Juno nominations.
Robi Botos – One of Canada’s most highly respected and award-winning jazz pianists and multi-instrumentalist.
Steve Strongman – Canadian guitar ace, Juno award winner, multiple Maple Blues award recipient and 2025 Grammy Award Nominee
Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne – Legendary multiple award winner including 2024 Blues Award for Piano Player of the Year
Lachy Doley – Renowned Australian musician, singer and songwriter best known for his incredible skills on the Hammond organ and whammy Clavinet and his electrifying live shows have earned him a dedicated international following.

Additional Featured Artists

Maple Blues Band
Raoul & The Big Time
Jay Douglas & The Allstars
Canefire
Johnny Max Band
Tia Brazda
Al Lerman & The Country Fried Band
Larry Kurtz & The Lawbreakers
Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin
Erin McCallum Band
Rosie’s Smokehouse Deluxe
Danny Boy Phelan
Stan Chang
Jazz Society Band
Turbo Street Funk
Danny Marks
James Anthony Band
Mike McCarthy Band
Voodoo Pawnshop
CJ Lee
Dwayne Laforme
Gail Gunnis & The Dirty Roosters
Little Joe & The Werewolves
Campfire Poets
Soul Collective
Heather Katz
Itchy & Scratchy
The Supervoids
Traveling Wannabes
Puslinch House of Blues Band
Flashback
ODSS Jazz Band
The Shed Hawks
ODSS Teachers Band
Orangeville Community Band

Exciting Free Events

In addition to ticketed performances, the Festival offers a variety of free admission events, including:

TD Broadway Stage performances
Classic Cars Blues Cruise on Broadway
Broadway Ramble and New Orleans-style Jazz March with over 35 food and artisanal/craft market vendors
Performer workshops at the Library
Blues & Bikes Show & Shine event
Pop-up street performances throughout the weekend

Tickets & More Information

Weekend passes and daily admission tickets for the TD Mainstage in Alexandra Park and Orangeville Opera House events will go on sale as of Saturday, March 15th through OBJF on-line tickets

All other Festival events are free of charge!

For the complete performer lineup and event schedule, visit: orangevillebluesandjazz.ca