Ottawa (Wednesday, February 5, 2025) – While the much-anticipated and highly successful 2025 Ottawa Winter Jazz Festival at Arts Court has come to an end, the music is far from slowing down! Music lovers can continue to experience world-class jazz with two exciting upcoming series: Jazz in the Valley and the FREE Downtown Winter Jazz Series, both, designed to celebrate the vibrant spirit of Winterlude 2025.
Jazz In the Valley Brings Jazz to Eastern Ontario
The Ottawa Jazz Festival is hitting the road for the first time with the Jazz in the Valley Series, bringing exceptional live performances to the heart of eastern Ontario. Nestled within picturesque towns such as Merrickville, Smiths Falls, Almonte and Perth.

February 7
The Pews, Merrickville
7:30pm

February 8
Bowie's, Smiths Falls
8pm

February 14
Rebecca Noelle - From Almonte with Love
Almonte Old Town Hall, Almonte
7:30pm

February 15
Studio Theatre, Perth
7:30pm
This series offers music lovers a chance to experience the magic of jazz in unique and charming settings. Each location, with its rich history and stunning landscapes, provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable musical escape.
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Downtown Winter Jazz Series: FREE Pop-Up Performances in collaboration with our downtown partners
Jazz fans in the nation’s capital won’t have far to travel to enjoy more incredible performances. The Downtown Winter Jazz Series is an exciting new initiative featuring eleven free jazz performances, presented in partnership with our Downtown Ottawa Partners bringing the magic to unique and dynamic downtown locations. They include:
-> Jazz Nights at the Lord Elgin Hotel
Forty One: Justin Duhaime & Ed Lister (Feb 8) | John Geggie & Friends (Feb 14 – Valentine’s Day)
-> Winter Jazz at the Castle at Fairmont Château Laurier:
Peter Hum (Feb 7) | Steve Boudreau (Feb 13) | Clayton Connell (Feb 14 - Valentine’s Day)
-> Queen Street Fare: Nick Adema 4tet (Feb 13)
-> St. Laurent Centre: “Love Notes” with Mackenzie & Friends in time for Valentine’s (Feb 13) with Mackenzie Di Millo - vocals, Ed Lister - trumpet and Clayton Connell – keys
-> Jazz in the Market Byward Market Square – George St.: F8-BIT (Feb 15)
-> Jazz in the Market Byward Market Square – York St.: The Polar Ice Cappers(Feb 15) -> Jazz in the Market Byward Market Square – Gallery 55: Abiding Sound ft. Laura Seaborn (Feb 15)
Audiences can look forward to intimate, high-energy performances that capture the essence of Ottawa’s thriving music scene. Whether in the heart of downtown or nestled in the scenic beauty of eastern Ontario, the Ottawa Jazz Festival continues to deliver unforgettable musical experiences.
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