Ottawa Blues for Youth
A musical fundraiser in support of youth suicide prevention through The Royal.
Presented by:
Bell Let’s Talk
Join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with soulful blues, great company, and a powerful mission! Every note played supports programs that empower, inspire, and create opportunities for local youth. Don't miss out!
The finest local blues musicians in support of youth suicide prevention
2025 Main Event
All ages can attend
Where: The Gladstone Theatre (910 Gladstone Ave)
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 7 - 10 PM
Tickets: Stay Tuned for ticket details
Our new venue has 223 seats with room for dancing and the sound is fabulous!
Be the first to hear about our 2025 event by joining our mailing list.
Our Favourite MC Returned for 2025 Event
We are super excited that Katherine Dines of MOVE 100 came back as our emcee for the Main 2025 event, at The Gladstone Theatre.
Features During Main Event
Door Prizes on both dates.
Some fun giveaways at both events.
Silent Auction: A silent auction will take place on Saturday, September 20 at The Gladstone Theatre. There will be a limited number of exciting items available, so come and enjoy the evening and be ready to bid!
Thanks to your support, we have grown to a new location at the Gladstone Theatre for our Main Event!
2025 After Party!
All ages can attend
Where: Irene’s Pub (885 Bank St)
When: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Time: 3 - 5:30 PM
Tickets: Stay Tuned for ticket details
Join us for some more fun and all-star blues music while supporting youth mental health and creating more awareness, at the After-Party. There will be door prizes! What better way to raise funds and awareness than by adding another day to the event and, in addition, having some local teens perform in support of youth mental health.
We Won the 2024 Ottawa’s Best Fundraising Event of the Year Award!
Winners are also 100% people's choice, and voting took place in 2024
Thank you to everyone who voted, your support means the world to our small and mighty team
Our new venue for our Main Event at The Gladstone Theatre, has 223 comfortable assigned seats with room for dancing, and the sound is fabulous!
Funds Raised
Ottawa Blues for Youth would like to thank everyone who bought tickets, donated, showed up in person/virtually, and participated in our online auction. Also, a big thank you to our sponsors and all those businesses who donated online auction items.
2021 Funds Raised:
$21,451
2022 Funds Raised:
$26,014
2023 Funds Raised:
$31,558
2024 Funds Raised:
$37,485
Grand total since 2021:
$116,508
Big cheque donation from Ottawa Blues for Youth to The Royal Foundation for $35,985 in 2024. From left to right: Sandy McDonald, Bell Let’s Talk; Anita Manley, Ottawa Blues for Youth; Hannah Smith and Holly Lielkalns of The Royal Foundation.
2025 Goal: $25,000
Total Raised Since 2021: $116,508
Gratitude Post
Thank you for all of your support over the past several years. So much support that we've grown to a bigger venue for 2025. We hope you enjoy Ottawa Blues for Youth and that we continue to raise much needed funds for our local teens.
Enjoy the music!