After an 18 year absence, Iron Maiden are delighted to be returning to Canada’s capital city on July 6th to play at the world-famous Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest.  The last time Maiden played in Ottawa was during the Fear Of The Dark Tour in 1992 so are well overdue a return visit! The prestigious Bluesfest is ranked by Billboard Magazine as one of the top-10 Festivals in the world, so what better way to kickstart proceedings than by having Iron Maiden headline the opening night! 

Beginning on Tuesday July 6 through Sunday July 11 and recommencing Tuesday July 13 running through to Sunday July 18, Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest will be presenting a wide and varied programme of more than 2,000 of the best Blues, R&B, Soul, Gospel, Pop, World and Rock musicians in the world.

The Festival takes place at LeBreton Flats Park in the heart of downtown Ottawa at a beautifully spacious riverside location.

Tickets go onsale 10am (local time) Saturday April 24th. Visit www.ottawabluesfest.ca for detailed performance schedule and ticket information.

To read the full Ottawa Blues Festival press release, click here.