# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Wyclef Jean | Ottawa Jazz Festival 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Wyclef Jean
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
OLG Main Stage, Confederation Park

Wyclef Jean - Performing Artist, Producer and Composer

Wyclef Jean is a Grammy Award-winning artist, producer, and composer with over two decades of pioneering influence in the music industry and culture. As a founding member of the Fugees, their 1996 album "The Score" achieved monumental global and chart topping success, in addition to two Grammy Awards and a nomination for Album of the Year. He has released eight solo albums, including "The Carnival," which sold nearly nine million copies worldwide. As a producer and writer, he is responsible for hits like “Hips Don’t Lie” (Shakira), “Maria Maria” (Santana) and more. In 2020, Wyclef launched the podcast "RunThatBack".

As a leader in music tech he co-founded SodoMoodLab, composing music for Showtime’s "The Chi,” is Chief Creative Officer of OpenWav, and a consultant for Google DeepMind, where he focuses on AI technology. As a philanthropist, he is deeply committed to honoring his home country of Haiti, recently sponsoring and mentoring Haitian students in a robotics program that achieved global accolades. He is on the National Advisory Board for Music Will and was honored with their 2025 Innovator Award. He remains a dynamic cultural force, seamlessly integrating music, education, and technology to drive meaningful social change.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/wyclef-jean-|-ottawa-jazz-festival-2026/200030080562335
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, festivals, jazz, performances, literary-art, carnivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 89

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ottawa
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Confederation Park
- **lat**: 45.422367514946
- **long**: -75.691600441933
- **full address**: Confederation Park, 100 Elgin St,Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Wyclef Jean | Ottawa Jazz Festival 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Wyclef Jean | Ottawa Jazz Festival 2026 takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Confederation Park, 100 Elgin St,Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Wyclef Jean | Ottawa Jazz Festival 2026?
  - **A:** Wyclef Jean | Ottawa Jazz Festival 2026 is organized by Ottawa Jazz Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Wyclef Jean | Ottawa Jazz Festival 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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