Where can I hear Blues live in Canada?

We have 43 Blues shows programmed in 7 cities across Canada, updated nightly.

It's one of the styles we cover live. Where available, we link the style guide above: what it is, key records and where to hear it.

How often are the listings updated?

Every night. We gather the programme from more than 40 sources (venues, festivals and listings) into a single place, so new dates appear the next day.

Blues live across Canada — Jazz Calendar

September 2026

11SEP

Today

Blues

Michael Spiroff, ragtime, blues, cabaret songs

The Emmet Ray· Toronto· 06:30 p.m.

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11SEP

Today

Blues

SOLD OUT: Ben Caplan - Thursday

Sold Out

The Carleton· Halifax· 06:30 p.m.

From $50Tickets →

11SEP

Today

Blues

Irene's Thursday Blues Sessions with Guest Host Chris Breitner — Irene's Pub

Irene's Thursday Blues Sessions

Irene's Pub· Ottawa· 08:00 p.m.

12SEP

This weekend

Blues

Ben Caplan - 3rd Show Added!

The Carleton· Halifax· 07:00 p.m.

From $50Tickets →

12SEP

This weekend

Blues

Sham Blues

Drom Taberna· Toronto· 11:30 p.m.

13SEP

This weekend

Blues

Saturday Night Swing + Blues ft. Gabriel Kerekes & the All Angels Jazz Band

the All Angels Jazz Band

Dovercourt House· Toronto· 07:30 p.m.

18SEP

This week

Blues

Irene's Thursday Blues Sessions with Guest Host Leslie Rohonczy — Irene's Pub

Irene's Thursday Blues Sessions

Irene's Pub· Ottawa· 08:00 p.m.

20SEP

Blues

Halifax Blues Legend JOE MURPHY with JAMES ANTHONY BAND

Halifax Blues Legend JOE MURPHY

Spot 1 Grill & Music Hall· Toronto· 08:00 p.m.

From $16Tickets →

20SEP

Blues

Harry Manx

Hugh's Room Live· Toronto· 08:00 p.m.

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20SEP

Blues

The Graham Guest Trio

The Graham Guest

Yardbird Suite· Edmonton· 08:00 p.m.

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23SEP

Blues

Kim Churchill (Australia)

Kim Churchill

The Carleton· Halifax

From $30Tickets →

25SEP

Blues

Irene's Thursday Blues Sessions with Guest Host Tyler Habib — Irene's Pub

Irene's Thursday Blues Sessions

Irene's Pub· Ottawa· 08:00 p.m.

27SEP

Blues

Blues Sunday: Heather Luckhart/Sandra Bouza — The Rex

The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar· Toronto· 05:00 p.m.

28SEP

Blues

Queen City Blues

Smokeshow BBQ and Brew· Toronto· 07:00 p.m.

30SEP

Blues

Ries and Steve

Kingston House· Toronto· 07:00 p.m.

October 2026

01OCT

Blues

SOLD OUT: Halifax Urban Folk Festival Presents: Lloyd Spiegel

The Carleton· Halifax

From $35Tickets →

02OCT

Blues

Irene's Thursday Blues Sessions with Guest Host Rusty McCarthy — Irene's Pub

Irene's Thursday Blues Sessions

Irene's Pub· Ottawa· 08:00 p.m.

02OCT

Blues

Otis - Ali Blues Group

Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill· Montréal· 08:00 p.m.

04OCT

Blues

The Maple Blues Revue

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium· Thunder Bay· 07:30 p.m.

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04OCT

Blues

Toronto Blues Fest Founders Night

Under the Neon Palms at the El Mocambo· Toronto· 08:00 p.m.

From $48Tickets →

08OCT

Blues

Lloyd Spiegel

Burdock Music Hall· Toronto· 07:30 p.m.

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09OCT

Blues

Irene's Thursday Blues Sessions with Guest Host Scott Amey — Irene's Pub

Irene's Thursday Blues Sessions

Irene's Pub· Ottawa· 08:00 p.m.

11OCT

Blues

The Hogtown Allstars

Hugh's Room Live· Toronto· 08:00 p.m.

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15OCT

Blues

Sue Foley - An Intimate Evening

Sue Foley

Under the Neon Palms at the El Mocambo· Toronto· 07:30 p.m.

From $96Tickets →

16OCT

Blues

Irene's Thursday Blues Sessions with Guest Host Mark Crissinger — Irene's Pub

Irene's Thursday Blues Sessions

Irene's Pub· Ottawa· 08:00 p.m.

16OCT

Blues

Mich and The blues Bastards

Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill· Montréal· 08:00 p.m.

18OCT

Blues

Ottawa Blues Harmonica Revue - An Evening of Blues Harmonica Featuring: Luke Ambridge, Niel Barrington, Lyle Odjick, Marc Seguin, Catriona Sturton and Rod Williams — Irene's Pub

Irene's Pub· Ottawa· 09:00 p.m.

19OCT

Blues

Charlotte Désilets Quintet - EP launch: "Jam chez Félix"

Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill· Montréal· 08:00 p.m.

19OCT

Blues

Ken Whiteley, David Wall, and Marilyn Lerner with Daniel Koulack

Daniel Koulack

Jazz Winnipeg· Winnipeg· 08:00 p.m.

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23OCT

Blues

Irene's Thursday Blues Sessions with Guest Host Murray Kinsley — Irene's Pub

Irene's Thursday Blues Sessions

Irene's Pub· Ottawa· 08:00 p.m.

25OCT

Blues

Carlos del Junco and The Blues Mongrels (electric quartet)

Hugh's Room Live· Toronto· 08:00 p.m.

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30OCT

Blues

Irene's Thursday Blues Sessions with Guest Host Mark Wessenger — Irene's Pub

Irene's Thursday Blues Sessions

Irene's Pub· Ottawa· 08:00 p.m.

November 2026

06NOV

Blues

Otis - Ali Blues Group

Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill· Montréal· 07:00 p.m.

07NOV

Blues

Imaginary Expedition at Burdock Music Hall

Burdock Music Hall· Toronto· 06:30 p.m.

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08NOV

Blues

Dead Root Revival Live in Concert!

Dead Root Revival

Burdock Music Hall· Toronto· 09:00 p.m.

Tickets →

15NOV

Blues

The Devin Cuddy Band

The Devin Cuddy

Hugh's Room Live· Toronto· 08:00 p.m.

Tickets →

20NOV

Blues

7 TIX LEFT! Harry Manx

The Carleton· Halifax· 06:30 p.m.

From $50Tickets →

25NOV

Blues

Jesse Roper

The 27 Club· Ottawa· 07:30 p.m.

From $26Tickets →

28NOV

Blues

Marky Dawson, Boogie Woogie/Rock n Roll

The Emmet Ray· Toronto· 05:30 p.m.

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29NOV

Blues

Raoul and The Big Time

Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill· Montréal· 07:00 p.m.

29NOV

Blues

Bob Dylan Tribute - Paul James Band

Hugh's Room Live· Toronto· 08:00 p.m.

Tickets →

December 2026

03DEC

Blues

Strange Brood – Fresh Cream 60th Anniversary Celebration

Hugh's Room Live· Toronto· 08:00 p.m.

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04DEC

Blues

Otis - Ali Blues Group

Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill· Montréal· 07:00 p.m.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I hear Blues live in Canada?: We have 43 Blues shows programmed in 7 cities across Canada, updated nightly.
What is blues?: It's one of the styles we cover live. Where available, we link the style guide above: what it is, key records and where to hear it.
How often are the listings updated?: Every night. We gather the programme from more than 40 sources (venues, festivals and listings) into a single place, so new dates appear the next day.