City Folk Festival - Wednesday (Alabama Shakes)

The City Folk Festival kicks off its Wednesday programming with Alabama Shakes headlining. Known for their soulful rock sound and Brittany Howard's powerful vocals, this will be a chance to see them alongside a diverse lineup. Expect blues and jazz influences from the Marcus King Band, plus folk and country sets from Ashley Macisaac and Steph Strings. This full festival day at the RA Centre in Ottawa on September 16, 2026, offers multiple stages and a range of styles. It's a good fit for those who appreciate roots music, rock with a southern gothic edge, and discovering new artists within the folk and country spectrum.