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🔥 Papa Roach Dominates Ottawa Bluesfest 2025: A Full Recap of Their High-Octane Set
On July 19, 2025, the RBC Stage at LeBreton Flats Park turned into a moshpit of energy as Papa Roach took over the spotlight at the Ottawa Bluesfest 2025. As part of their electric Rise of the Roach Tour, the California-based rock legends delivered a full-throttle performance that had thousands of fans screaming lyrics, throwing fists in the air, and living their best live-music moment of the summer.
From the opening riffs to the emotional closing track, Papa Roach’s Ottawa performance proved why they remain one of the most celebrated and enduring names in alternative metal and nu-metal. This blog brings you the complete concert breakdown, the full setlist, crowd reactions, and festival context—along with links to previous top music performances on UltimateRecaps.com.
🎤 Setting the Stage: Bluesfest’s Star Power and Papa Roach’s Headliner Slot
The Ottawa Bluesfest is no ordinary event. As Canada’s second-largest music festival, it attracts over a million music lovers annually. In 2025, the lineup was stacked: Green Day, Def Leppard, Shania Twain, and of course, Papa Roach—one of the most anticipated headliners of the week.
Papa Roach hit the RBC Stage at 9:30 PM right after Daughtry’s powerful rock-driven set (Charlatan.ca). The energy in the park was electric, and fans knew they were in for something big.
📋 Full Setlist Breakdown: From Classics to Deep Cuts
Papa Roach’s setlist leaned into both nostalgia and evolution. The crowd roared to life with:
- Even If It Kills Me
- Blood Brothers
- Dead Cell
- …To Be Loved
- Kill the Noise
- Getting Away With Murder
- Liar
- Forever
- Falling Apart
- Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)
- Scars
- Last Resort (with Queen’s “We Will Rock You” outro)
This setlist mirrors recent tour stops on the Rise of the Roach Tour, where the band blended deep cuts with fan-favorites. According to Setlist.fm, they’ve stuck to this high-impact flow for most of their Canadian shows in July.
🎸 Live Show Energy: Stage Presence, Solos & Emotional Highlights
It wasn’t just the music—it was the presence. Jacoby Shaddix worked the stage like a frontman possessed. During “Scars,” he paused mid-track to speak on mental health, echoing the band’s mission behind newer tracks like “Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)”. The performance included an epic drum solo, a chant-along breakdown, and moments of crowd surfing.
Critics on LiveRate.com rate Papa Roach’s live performances consistently between 78–79%, calling them “dramatic,” “explosive,” and “authentic.” And Ottawa got all of it—uncut, live, and unforgettable.
📸 Crowd Reactions: Fans Go Wild at LeBreton Flats Park
Across Reddit, Twitter, and festival review platforms, fans raved:
“That ‘Last Resort’ closer sent the crowd flying! Papa Roach still hits like a freight train.”
– Reddit user @BluesfestBuddy
“Papa Roach and Daughtry combo? Best night of my life.”
– IG Story via @OttawaLiveMusic
The 2025 crowd brought blistering energy, singing every line and lighting up the sky with phones during emotional tracks.
Want to see other high-energy crowd favorites? Check out our coverage of ATEEZ at Citi Field and Kendrick Lamar & SZA in Amsterdam.
🎪 Festival Vibes: Ottawa Bluesfest’s 2025 Experience
The Bluesfest is not just a music event—it’s a cultural institution. This year’s lineup also included:
- Green Day (Wikipedia)
- Def Leppard
- Shania Twain
- Sean Paul
- Kaytranada
If you missed Trisha Yearwood’s Macy’s Fireworks performance, catch our full recap here, or dive into Diana Ross & Norah Jones’ North Sea Jazz set here.
🎫 Ticketing & Tour Info
Still want to catch Papa Roach? Their Rise of the Roach Tour continues across Canada. Get your dates and tickets through:
Looking for rock tour coverage? Check our feature on Falling in Reverse at Inkcarceration and Martin Garrix’s explosive Electric Castle set.
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Where can I watch Papa Roach’s full performance from Ottawa Bluesfest 2025?
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What time did Papa Roach perform at Ottawa Bluesfest?
They hit the RBC Stage at 9:30 PM on Saturday, July 19, 2025, following Daughtry’s set.
What’s the Rise of the Roach Tour all about?
It’s Papa Roach’s latest global tour featuring new music, classic hits, and high-octane performances across North America and Europe. You can find more info on Chaoszine.
📌 Final Thoughts:
Papa Roach didn’t just perform at Ottawa Bluesfest — they dominated it. With unforgettable stage moments, a career-spanning setlist, and one of the best festival crowds of the year, this performance is one for the history books.
Stay tuned — full video coming soon right here on UltimateRecaps.com.
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