Music Events in Downtown
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Anna Graves
Roderick Cox and the Scottish Symphony: With the NAC Orchest…
Nature, poetry, and history come alive in this program of music spanning three centuries. Be whisked away to Scotland wi…
Bywords John Newlove Poetry Awards
Presented by the Ottawa International Writers Festival
Poetry Launches
Presented by the Ottawa International Writers Festival
Pandemonium
Featuring Bitterhalf, The Faes & Side PocketThe night is calling… and the gates of Pandemonium are opening Step beneath…
Bruce Cockburn
Bruce Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics, spirituality, and musical diversity. His remarkable…
Sarah Hagen: Goldberg Variations
Sarah Hagen brings this classic programme featuring Bach’s formidable Goldberg Variations as part of the celebration of…
Mecca of Stank with special guest Catching Rain
Mecca of Stank is an Ottawa-based funk and soul collective known for delivering high-energy, groove-heavy performances t…
Chiron Promotions Presents: Liam S. Russell, Robbie Harte an…
Chiron Promotions Presents: Liam S Russell, Robbie Harte and Via Russell is a songwriter based in Ottawa, Ontario He wri…
Spooky Symphony: NAC Orchestra Family Adventures
It’s all treats, no tricks inside Southam Hall! From an excerpt from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice to the theme from Ghostbu…
Melodies of Krishna ArohaFest Diwali Dhamaka
ArohaFest Diwali Dhamaka is the only fully bilingual festival showcasing the arts and culture of India in Canada, while…
Ray Chen in recital: Great Performers Series
Violinist Ray Chen first gained international attention after winning the Queen Elisabeth Competition and has since buil…
Loreena McKennitt: The Mask and Mirror: 30th Anniversary Tou…
Next fall, award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter, Loreena McKennitt, will be commemorating the 30th anniversary of he…
Sara Curruchich
El español sigue al texto en inglés Born in San Juan Comalapa (1993), Sara Curruchich is a Maya Kaqchikel singer, songwr…
Danças Ocultas
Hailing from Águeda, Portugal, Danças Ocultas is an accordion quartet with a unique sound, crafted over the past 35 year…
Dana Sipos
Known for crafting music that is both intimate and otherworldly, acclaimed Canadian songwriter Dana Sipos’ talent for ea…
STAR WARS and beyond: The music of John Williams
Feel the power of the Force in John Williams’s legendary music from the Star Wars saga! Since the release of the first S…
Touch Grass's Autumn Soiree W/ Wicked Easy & Naucan Dew
Featuring tasty grooves, introspective lyrics, and lots and lots of 7 chords, “Touch Grass" is not just a sardonic phras…
Charlotte Cornfield
Hurts Like Hell, Toronto songwriter Charlotte Cornfield’s March 27, 2026, Merge Records debut, is the most open-hearted,…
Gabriella Olivo: Reflexiones
Originally from Québec City, Gabriella Olivo was born to a Mexican mother and a Québécois father. She revisits her Mexic…
Spectrasonic Presents: Skrizzly Adams
with special guest Braden Foulkes All Ages/Licensed 19+ - bar service with photo ID Presented with the support of Ontari…
Carole Pope
A documentary on Carole’s life based on her autobiography Anti Diva, produced by CBC and Gay Agenda, is set to hit theat…
Duo LéNo
A fascinating, no-holds-barred, uncompromising piano-and-drums duo with vocals. A truly “complete” album: crank it up to…
Kestrel Blue w/ The Mother That Raised Me & Girlboything
Melodic post-punk project Kestrel Blue reunites with friends The Mother That Raised Me and Girlboything for a night of e…
Allison Russell: with AHI
Montreal born and Nashville based, Allison Russell is a Grammy, Juno, Americana and Folk Awards winning artist, actor, a…
Quest Master
Leonard Cohen: Ten Years Gone
Cohen's music sold out the Gladstone one year after his death. Ten years after losing this towering figure, we ask, “Wha…
Pre-Show Chat: Stravinsky Stories With Christopher Stowell a…
Join us for a conversation with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Artistic Director Christopher Stowell and Music Director Min…
Passarim
Axé WorldFest is proud to partner with the National Arts Centre in celebrating Latin American Heritage Month with the re…
Day of the Dead Festival
Canada’s largest Day of the Dead 10th anniversary at ByWard Market: music, art, food.
Afro-Andean Funk: Todo Migra Tour
El español sigue al texto en inglés Araceli Poma grew up in the Andes of Peru, in the house of her grandmother, Mamá Nie…
Devil's Night Early Dance Party
Put on your show-stopping costume and dance away Devil's Night at Live! on Elgin with DJ David Emery, DJ Leatherface, an…
The Cabaret of Death Performed by the Ballet Mexicain du Mon…
Join the Ballet Mexicain du Montreal in a bold and contemporary celebration of Mexican culture, where the spirit of the…
The Irish Descendants: Tribute to Stan Rogers
The Irish Descendants’ tribute to Stan Rogers is a heartfelt celebration of one of Canada’s most enduring songwriters. R…
Miguel de Armas and Friends
Join us for a beautiful celebration of Latin American Heritage Month led by Cuban pianist Miguel de Armas. This special…
Storgårds, Beethoven & Dvořák: and Élisabeth Pion's Debut
This program celebrates John Storgårds’s first program as Music Director of the NAC Orchestra! From a musical meditation…
Zachary Lucky
Zachary Lucky is an award-nominated Canadian songwriter celebrated for his timeless blend of folk, country, and roots mu…
Better Living Through Chemistry
BLTC and Red Light Run reunite for another night of rock and revelry at Live on Elgin!
Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up Tour
MATTEO LANE is a multifaceted talent known for his unique blend of stand-up comedy, musical prowess and artistic versati…
Ben Dunnill
With a gravel and silk voice, effortless charisma and a repertoire that seems to know no limits, Canadian singer songwri…
Songs of Iron & Wine
Satellite Birdhouse and Someday the Waves present songs of Iron & Wine Sam Beam’s rich musical legacy is explored by the…
Danielle Allard: Songs for Dinosaurs Album Release
Ottawa darling Danielle Allard is set to release her 4th solo record right here at Live on Elgin and streamed for THE WO…
Che_nous: D-Track, Dumis9ne, and Quest
Che_nous, accompanied by Jean‑François Tremblay on piano and Eazy El Dee on the turntables, delivers an acoustic set wit…
Roch Voisine: The Lightfoot Sessions
Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Roch Voisine returns to the stage with The Lightfoot Sessions, a new concert experi…
Music for a Sunday Afternoon: Fall Edition: with John Storgå…
Sink into some seriously relaxing weekend vibes as you experience intimate performances from some of your favourite NACO…
The East Pointers
JUNO Award-winners The East Pointers are innovators within the ever-evolving genre of modern folk, crafting a joy-conjur…
Ike Dweck
Robert Thomas and the sessionmen In Concert, with special gu…
2025 International Acoustic Music Award winner, 2026 Kerrville New Folk Finalist and Canadian Folk Music Award nominee R…
Cannelle
Gentiane MG
Gentiane MG is a Montreal pianist and composer known for emotionally resonant piano trio music that bridges contemporary…
HYPROV: Improv under Hypnosis: starring Colin Mochrie and As…
Get ready for a comedy experience unlike any other! HYPROV (pronounced “hip-rawv”) is the smash-hit show from Colin Moch…
Kelly Bado
Born in the Ivory Coast, Kelly’s songwriting captures the beauty of the languages and rhythms she has encountered on her…
Chiron Promotions Presents: Varitones 10 Year Anniversary Sh…
w/ Saturn Sunrise & Ryan King Varitones is a Rock and Roll band known for bringing the energy and feel of rock’s greates…
REPRISE
Performers from some of the best musical theatre around Ottawa are uniting for one last chance to reprise some of their…
Brahms X Radiohead: with the NAC Orchestra
Brahms X Radiohead is an epic symphonic synthesis of Radiohead’s album OK Computer and the Brahms First Symphony, compos…
Echoes of the Opera: Great Performers Series / Ensemble Stud…
Echoes of the Opera features the young artists of the Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio accompanied by pianists in…
Ottawa Jazz Orchestra: Coltrane 100
Marking a monumental milestone in music history, the Ottawa Jazz Orchestra proudly presents a centennial celebration of…
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Lights, music, trees, wreaths… the holiday magic is transforming the ByWard Market into a place of wonder and awe. Fairy…
You Found Me On The Road
Featuring Matt Bazinet, & Drew Reinhardt ‘You Found Me On The Road’ is Matt Bazinet as he has never been seen before, or…
Maritza: ¿Quién eres?
El español sigue al texto en inglés ¿Quién eres? (Who are you?), singer–songwriter Maritza’s show proposes a musical jou…
The Family Name with Eliza Rankin
Brother Folk duo The Family Name bring their harmonies and dry banter to Ottawa Their stripped-down blend of indie-folk…
UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony
UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony is an unforgettable concert experience featuring the most memorable themes from th…
Echoes of Old Europe
Ottawa Chamber Orchestra opens its 2026–2027 season at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre on Sunday, November 22. David T…
sheila&lucile: When Winter Comes, with special guest Sharlen…
sheila&lucile return to the Fourth Stage for their annual Winter show, featuring the duo’s adaptations of familiar and u…
Laura Niquay: Nir Wactenama
Four years after igniting stages with over 100 concerts across the country, Laura Niquay returns with Nir Wactenama, a p…
Marianne Trudel: plays Antônio Carlos Jobim
Dive into the heart of Brazil and let yourself float away in the waves! It’s a real thrill for pianist and composer Mari…
Fisher Collective Presents: Ultrafar (MTL), Clay Pigeon (MTL…
Fisher Collective Presents: Ultrafar (MTL), Clay Pigeon (MTL), and Loiter Fisher Collective Presents: Ultrafar (MTL), Cl…
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Mia Kelly: with Basset the Band
Rooted along the banks of the Kitchissippi (Gatineau, QC), Mia Kelly is an award-winning singer-songwriter, making her m…
Class of 91 w/ The Hunt Club & Loiter
Lennie Gallant: The Innkeeper's Christmas
Come join Lennie Gallant and his band for some Christmas Cheer! Lennie is excited to bring his Christmas concert to you…
Philippe B
Occupying a musical space somewhere between the sophisticated songs of Leonard Cohen, Jacques Brel and Félix Leclerc, th…
Miracle on 34th Street
The beloved holiday radio show is BACK! See how the magic of the golden age of radio comes alive on stage. Showtimes: Tu…
Ivan Boivin-Flamand
Ivan Boivin-Flamand is back in the spotlight with a brand new microalbum, Nitehi, and a brand new show. Accompanied by h…
Je comprends. Respect.: A theatrical hip-hop battle
Go ahead and make noise during this irresistible hybrid show, part hip hop battle and part captivating autobiographical…
Storgårds & Sibelius: Winter Solstice: With the NAC Orchestr…
Stoke your inner fire and celebrate the upcoming winter solstice with an evening exploring the season’s icy majesty. Two…
Basset
Basset are bringing their deeply human lyrics and close harmonies to the NAC on December 4, touring their Sophomore albu…
Jann Arden Christmas Concert with the NAC Orchestra
CELEBRATING SONGS FROM THE PLATINUM-CERTIFIED ALBUM A JANN ARDEN CHRISTMAS Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Jann…
Mikhail Laxton
Mikhail Laxton brings a soulful, feel-good vibe to honest songs about real life. With tracks like “Dirty,” “I Like The W…
The Tenors: Season of Hope Tour
This holiday season, join The Tenors for their Season of Hope Tour, an uplifting concert experience that celebrates the…
Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concer…
Presented in English with French subtitles Please note that Under30 tickets for these performances are limited. The NAC…
Kellylee Evans: Winter Song
Juno Award-winning vocalist and songwriter Kellylee Evans brings the magic of the holiday season to life with her latest…
Holiday Rock Bash for CHEO’s Autism Program
Presented by Reckless Fire Tribute to Bryan Adams
Montreal Guitar Trio: Christmas Around the World
Our three guitar virtuosos revisit holiday classics with boundless creativity, bold arrangements and a style all their o…
The Good Guys & David Campbell Jazz Night
December 12 2026
Tyler Hilton
Handel's Messiah
One of Ottawa’s most beloved holiday traditions returns to Southam Hall: Handel’s Messiah, with its ecstatic “Hallelujah…
Masters in the Hall Celtic Music for Christmastime
North American Irish Fiddle Champion Kyle Burghout joins forces with flute/whistle player Justin Thériault, and Celtic h…
Céleste Lévis Chante Noël
A holiday tradition that continues for an 8th year at the NAC! Back at the NAC, Céleste Lévis invites you to an enchanti…
Good Lovelies: 20th Anniversary Christmas Concert
Canadian vocal harmony trio Good Lovelies’ much-loved Christmas Tour returns this December as they celebrate their 20th…
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy: A Celtic Family Christmas…
Get ready for the brand-new Celtic Family Christmas… PARTY! At the NAC, we’re sharing the Christmas spirit with the enti…
Ottawa Jazz Orchestra: Nutcracker Double
Ring in the holiday season with the Ottawa Jazz Orchestra and a festive, swinging celebration of Tchaikovsky’s beloved w…
Choir! Choir! Choir!: Un-Silent Night
“Why see a show when you can BE the show!” Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns…
The Sound of Music
For 65 years, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charmin…
Dancing Queen: The Best of ABBA: with the NAC Orchestra
Sing along, dance in your seat, and have the time of your life as Rajaton fills Southam Hall with the electrifying sound…
Yoann Bourgeois & Patrick Watson: Breathtaking fusion of liv…
Music meets movement in this captivating collaboration between Patrick Watson and Yoann Bourgeois. Rooted in a shared be…
Mozart's Flights of Fancy: Kinderconcert series
One afternoon, Mozart and his big sister, Maria Anna, find themselves home alone for an hour of free time! Excited by th…
Mozart’s Flights of Fancy: Kinderconcert series
One afternoon, Mozart and his big sister, Maria Anna, find themselves home alone for an hour of free time! Excited by th…
Ottawa Jazz Orchestra: Grit N’ Groove
The Ottawa Jazz Orchestra, featuring vocalist Diane Nalini, serves up an electrifying evening with fresh, heavy-hitting…
Storgårds, Beethoven & Tetzlaff: With the NAC Orchestra
A few things to know... Music Director John Storgårds leads a night that journeys between bold heroism and brooding inte…
Storgårds & Hewitt: With the NAC Orchestra
Explore the romance and passion of Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto, one of the composer’s many musical love letters to…
Beverly Glenn-Copeland: with Owen Pallett
Celebrating four decades since the release of his groundbreaking album Keyboard Fantasies, Beverly Glenn-Copeland return…
Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac: Rumours
Rumours is the eleventh studio album by the British and American rock band Fleetwood Mac, released on 4 February 1977, b…
Shakura S'Aida
Shakura S’Aida is an acclaimed Americana roots-soul singer/songwriter and recurring actor on Schitt’s Creek whose dynami…
Schumann, Goldscheider, Mercer: & Bancroft Returns
From tranquil visions of the Rhein River to dramatic shipwrecks along Canada’s Atlantic Coast, nature takes centre stage…
Flore Laurentienne
Rooted in the Québec landscape and inspired by the vastness of the St. Lawrence River, Flore Laurentienne’s music— a har…
Michael Kaeshammer: My Valentine
Celebrate Valentine’s season with an unforgettable evening of music, charm, and virtuosity as acclaimed Canadian pianist…
Nikamu Mamuitun II
Nikamu Mamuitun—“songs that unite us”—has been celebrating encounters and creative exchange between Indigenous and non-I…
Andrés Vial Percussion Ensemble
The Andrés Vial Percussion Ensemble brings together Montréal and Toronto-based musicians with roots from Argentina/Chile…
Bobby Bazini: Seul au Cinéma
Since his very first career interview 15 years ago, following the release of I Wonder, Bobby Bazini has often been asked…
Marc-André Hamelin in recital: Great Performers Series
Pianist Marc-André Hamelin is widely associated with expanding the playable piano canon, regularly performing composers…
Caribbean Nights: with the NAC Orchestra
Following the success of Reggae Roots and Steelpan Symphony, Caribbean Nights invites audiences to return for another ev…
Cirque Éloize: iD Evolution
Originally created in 2009 in Incheon, KOR, then restaged for the Montreal Complètement Cirque Festival, iD has enjoyed…
Jean-Michel Blais: mirador
Jean-Michel Blais was ready to make an epic. mirador, the pianist-composer's fourth album, finds the Montrealer turning…
The Book of Mormon
Add this fan favourite to your Broadway Across Canada package with early access to tickets. The New York Times calls it…
Bach: The Brandenburg Concertos: with James Ehnes
Music that has long inspired joy, awe, and wonder, J. S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos transform the NAC Orchestra musici…
The Ennis Sisters: 30th Anniversary
The Ennis Sisters are a Juno Award-winning trio hailing from St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador. They have been captiva…
Pink Martini
Featuring an irresistible mix of timeless songs from all corners of the world, Pink Martini’s mission of multicultural m…
Ottawa Jazz Orchestra: La langue de chez nous
Join us for a fresh spin on beloved classic chansons from France and Quebec. Jazz vocalist Diane Nalini will interpret s…
Mozart, Ravel & Aphrodite Patoulidou: With the NAC Orchestra
A few things to know ... From a lyrical meditation on love and belonging to a symphony of shadow and light, these works…
Classic Albums Live: The Beatles: Abbey Road
Abbey Road is the eleventh studio album by the English rock band the Beatles, released on 26 September 1969 by Apple Rec…
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A beautiful noise is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Broo…
Deepstaria: Company Wayne McGregor
Shimmering beneath the surface On an ink black stage pierced with shafts of lights, nine ethereal dancers push their bod…
Noé Lira
El español sigue al texto en inglés Oceanica is the companion concert–performance to Noé Lira’s upcoming bilingual (Fren…
Bach Cantatas: with Labadie & La Chapelle de Québec
A few things to know ... J. S. Bach’s cantatas were composed for church services, but they’re more like opera scenes in…
Ravel, Chopin & Kevin Chen: Piano, Ballet, and Beyond
A few things to know... Reconnect with your inner child as you experience music that conjures the fantasy and nostalgia…
Carn Davidson 9
The Carn Davidson 9 (CD9) was formed in 2010 as a collaborative project between JUNO Award-winning artists, trombonist W…
Disney’s Beauty & The Beast
Be Our Guest at Beauty and the beast, Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in over 25…
The Outsiders
The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is The Outsiders. This classic coming-of-age story takes y…
Karaoke Shark
? Karaoke Night at 188 Bank with Karaoke Shark! ? Join us every Saturday from 9PM to 1AM at The Royal Oak – 188 Bank Str…
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…
first edition of Girls Who Inspire
Cassie Soluna Presents: Girls Who Inspire — The Showcase Join Cassie Soluna for the first edition of Girls Who Inspire,…
summersets
summersets is the new duo from Juno and Polaris-nominated singer-songwriter Kalle Mattson, and longtime collaborator And…
Their Master's Voice: with John Malkovich
Their Master’s Voice is an impressive and unclassifiable show starring a true legend, actor John Malkovich. In this inte…
Black Out Night (BON): Neige sur Abidjan
Black Out Night (BON) returns alongside French Theatre's presentation of Neige sur Abidjan, inviting audiences to experi…
Ottawa's Only Hip Hop Jam Anniversary Show With The Capital…
With Capital Syndicate, JAAWORD, & Cheko7even Capital Syndicate is an Ottawa-based hip hop collective dedicated to build…
FOOTLOOSE 80's DANCE PARTY / Early event: 8PM-12AM / Ottawa…
Presented by Dirty Dancing Ottawa
Capital Music Awards: Ottawa Music Industry Coalition
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the National Arts Centre and be part of the magic of music as we celebrate Ottaw…
Begonia: The Fantasy Life Tour
Begonia is your best friend. She’s the whimsical fairy on your shoulder, making you feel all at once comfortable to be y…
Beethoven, Britten, Bruch & Kerson Leong: With the NAC Orche…
A few things to know ... Written more than 130 years apart, a pair of symphonies by Beethoven and Britten make the heart…
Break the Hour: Stendhal Syndrome, Graffiti 5-0, and Pale
The Sound Café
k.d. lang: has always been A stagewear exhibition
To accompany the k.d. lang: has always been tribute event, the NAC Archives is proud to present an exhibition of curated…
Sawyer Hill
Classic Albums Live: Billy Joel: The Stranger
The Stranger is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, released on September 29, 1977, by Colu…
Kleztory
With a dazzling stage presence, Kleztory combines the emotion and warmth of klezmer music with a feverish energy that tr…
Logan Staats
Hailing from Six Nations of the Grand River, and fresh from his triumphant performance at the Los Angeles Kia Forum in f…
Story Behind the Song: A Women in Music Songwriter’s Circle…
Presented as part of Capital Music Week and hosted by Canadian rock icon Bif Naked, Story Behind the Song brings togethe…
k.d. lang: has always been: An Evening Celebrating a Musical…
On October 2, a stellar array of acclaimed artists will gather on the Southam Hall stage to honour Canadian icon k.d. la…
Les Charbonniers de l'enfer: The F-I FI, N-I NI show
“Time passes, and it takes its time,” as the song goes. And time has passed… More than 30 years of happily mining, here…
Rheostatics
Rheostatics have been one of Canada’s most original and unpredictable bands since forming in 1979. With a dozen acclaime…
Shaden
Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference: Joy Lapps Project and Hilario…
The Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference returns to the National Arts Centre from September 25–27, 2026, celebrating the strengt…
New Life
This jazz-rock musical is a powerful dramedy about a woman rebuilding herself and her family after her abusive husband d…
Body Talk @ MEND: A Plasticscapes Event
A free closing MEND night with Body Talk inside the Plasticscapes installation at St. Albans Church.
Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference: Oná Ensemble, João Lenhari, an…
The Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference returns to the National Arts Centre from September 25–27, 2026, celebrating the strengt…
The Boo Radley Project at LIVE! on Elgin
With Unsociably High and Merlins The Boo Radley Project is an art-rock octet based out of Toronto Boo's genre-bending fu…
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Fortress @ MEND: A Plasticscapes Event
A free MEND night with Fortress inside the Plasticscapes installation at St. Albans Church.
Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference: Rachelle Behrens, Anh Phung &…
The Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference returns to the National Arts Centre from September 25–27, 2026, celebrating the strengt…
WHYGO at LIVE! ON ELGIN W/ Varitones and Sir Kingfish
Varitones is a Rock and Roll band known for bringing the energy and feel of rock’s greatest eras forwards into the moder…
Céleste Lévis: Si elle
Céleste Lévis is releasing her fifth album, Si elle, in winter 2026, and with it, she’s returning to the stage with a fu…
THE BXY TUR by SINUHE LIBEN
David Suzuki’s Playlist: With the NAC Orchestra, in associat…
Featuring a playlist curated and hosted live by David Suzuki, this special NAC Orchestra concert brings music and meanin…
Plantains & Caviar @ MEND: A Plasticscapes Event
A free late-night MEND session inside the Plasticscapes installation at St. Albans Church.
True Mountain Laurel: Haley Blais & Sam Lynch
Haley Blais and Sam Lynch unite as True Mountain Laurel, a supergroup born from late-night harmonies, voice memos, and f…
Chiron Promotions Presents: Sunnyside Avenue w/ Postluven &…
Sunnyside Avenue Rock at the core The world in the mix Many sounds- one soul Diverse and genre defiant
6th Annual All-Star Ottawa Blues for Youth Fundraiser
Join our amazing emcee, Katherine Dines with guest speakers: Katie Musleh, author and mental health advocate, Megan Laur…
Positive World @ MEND: A Plasticscapes Event
A free MEND night inside the Plasticscapes installation at St. Albans Church, opening the Culture Days run.
Makoto Ozone Plays Rachmaninoff: and Gemma New conducts Pict…
Remixes aren’t just for pop music! In our season opener, discover three works in which composers reimagine the creations…
Ottawa Jazz Orchestra: Brilliant Brubeck
Join the Ottawa Jazz Orchestra for a captivating tribute to one of the most innovative and beloved figures in jazz histo…
Dale Ross - Late Summer Tour - Live in Ottawa
A night of electric folk music celebrating the warm days of late summer, with Toronto-based singer/songwriter Dale Ross…
Asinabka Festival
Delilah Bon
The Unedited Woman
Experience the raw power of local truth at the Unedited Woman’s 4th Annual Curated Performance Series. This is not your…
The Action 50th Anniversary Tour
Ottawa punk band The Action, with original vocalist Ted Axe, play the Dominion Tavern on their 50th anniversary tour. Sl…
The Lucky Tour Ottawa at LIVE! on Elgin
Featuring AKILA & The Wonder Machine Experience AKILA & The Wonder Machine on The Lucky Tour Experience AKILA & The Wond…
Cranium Fest Day 3
Pillow Fite 'Lucky' National Tour W/ Graham Nicholas
Pillow Fite is a Halifax-based alt-pop duo Fresh off a 2025 win for Music Nova Scotia’s Pop Recording of the Year, they’…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Wednesday, September 9
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **FASOCANA**. Festival Lineup 7:00 pm…
An evening with Tom Wilson
Tom Wilson had already built a life as a rock musician when he learned the truth about where he came from. Beautiful Sca…
The Desert Island Big Band “Elaborate Dogs” LP Release Show…
Welcome to the Fourth Leg—the metaphysical dream world our consciousnesses travel to when we sleep A place where the pas…
Altered By Mom - Summer Tour
Chaos With a Party Vibe Altered By Mom: Altered by Mom is a smart, irreverent, and effortlessly cool rock band from Toro…
Ottawa Design Club #0022 - Build It Anyway
Presented by Ottawa Design Club
STOMP 2!
Drag Me to Uranus
Presented by Be Proud Productions
Mixed Rock Band Night
Runner-Up (Alternative Rock) Perry and the Wobbly Pops (Hard Rock) Sad Boy Gingerale (Folk/Punk Rock) 3 mixed Rock Bands…
ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop: with Mary El…
Welcome to Elder Queer (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling with Mary Ellen MacLean This workshop offers an opportunity to gather,…
Aviva Chernick and La Serena Quartet: The Feeling of Free
Take in a summer sunset with us! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Street, the canal, or the Mackenzie King Bridge…
Stop the Pretty Noise: Ottawa Alt Rock
Blank Notion & special guests TBA at LIVE! on Elgin Blank Notion is a three piece alternative rock combo based in Ottawa…
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Aviva Chernick and La Serena Quartet: The Feeling of Free
Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…
Weekly Drum Circle
Weekly community drum circle at the Bronson Centre — no musical experience needed and drums are provided. A judgment-fre…
GOAT! 15 Year Birthday Bash
GOAT! 15th Birthday Bash at LIVE on Elgin with Victor Complex and Lazy Brats Punk rock, great people, and maybe cake Com…
Miguel de Armas: The Feeling of Free
El español sigue al texto en inglés Miguel de Armas is an internationally acclaimed Cuban pianist, composer, and arrange…
The Academy for Musical Theatre Summer Series 2026
Inspiring musical theatre presented by artists aged 7-18 Presented by The Academy for Musical Theatre
Act Out! A Whacking Battle: Pride Edition
Join us for Ottawa's first edition of Act Out, a free dance battle, party, and celebration of 2SLGBTQI+ creativity centr…
The OG500 Poetry Slam
Join House of PainT as they kick off their 2026 festival with Ottawa’s largest and most competitive poetry slam, the OG5…
Classic Albums Live: Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage – note for note, cut for cut, using the b…
Underground Pride: Ottawa Edition
Presented by Shòu Entertainment
La Famille Leblanc: The Feeling of Free
Take in a summer sunset with us! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Street, the canal, or the Mackenzie King Bridge…
Anónimas & Resilientes: Experience bullerengue
From the deep countryside of Colombia’s Afro-descendant Maroon Caribbean emerges Anónimas & Resilientes, a collective of…
S7 : i2 sunrise/sunset
Presented by Riverbed Reading Series
La Famille Leblanc: The Feeling of Free
Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…
The Village We Sow
Ottawa Stomp Music Festival
Get your tickets to the 2026 Ottawa Stomp Music Festival Aug 14-16 @ Metcalfe Fairgrounds.
Caipirinha Society
Presented by Caipirinha Society
Barbatuques with Victor Anastacio
Experience the richness and diversity of Brazilian music through the Brazilian Grooves Concert Series, featuring outstan…
The Extensions with Jameemah
Roxanne Goodman: The Feeling of Free
Get ready for an unforgettable performance with Roxanne Goodman! A magnetic entertainer with a voice that moves effortle…
Bonnie Raitt: Live 2026 with Special Guest Maia Sharp
Bonnie Raitt is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose unique style blends blues, R&B, rock, and pop. After 20 years…
Turkwaz & Medusa: The Feeling of Free
Spend your night with us under the stars! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Street, the canal, or the Mackenzie Kin…
Meteor Heist with August John
Named as one of Exclaim Magazine’s top five emerging Canadian artists in 2026, indie-favourites Meteor Heist perform liv…
MY BODY IS A WORLD
Medusa Quartet: The Feeling of Free
Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…
Grace Petrie
For a decade and a half, Grace Petrie has been one of the UK’s most urgent and passionate songwriters. Coming of age ami…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Wednesday, August 12
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **BRASS TAXX**. Festival Lineup 7:00 pm…
Turkwaz: The Feeling of Free
Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…
A whirlpool hit my bedroom
Presented by Yader Molina + Noura Dawood
Chiron Promotions Presents: Saturn Sunrise, Moonlight Seeker…
Saturn Sunrise: Born in Ottawa’s underground scene, Saturn Sunrise is more than a band — it’s a resurgence of emotion, e…
Primary Colours: The Feeling of Free
Primary Colours is a Canadian piano trio that builds from the traditions of jazz, with influences from modern acts like…
Campbell, Austin Camp, and Liam Mayhew
Campbell is a dark folk rock artist and contemporary eco-poet, wrapped in the leather of a rockstar With strong Celtic r…
Empanadas Ilegales: The Feeling of Free
El español sigue al texto en inglés Spend your night with us under the stars! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Str…
Empanadas Ilegales: The Feeling of Free
El español sigue al texto en inglés Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab…
Miguel de Armas: The Feeling of Free
El español sigue al texto en inglés Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab…
Dragos in Ottawa: Material + Crowd Work
Ottawa Chamberfest 2026
The world's largest chamber music festival returns for two weeks of 120+ concerts featuring leading international ensemb…
Mamma Mia!
A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise…
Royale Lynn
Community in C: A Free Outdoor Festival Finale
Presented by Ottawa Chamberfest
NOICE! Vol. 1: A Night Of Inuit Circumpolar Excellence
Presented by Qamanik Records with the support of Debaser
Dance Party 2000
Presented by Super Taste Ottawa
Fever Pitch Hot Jazz
Art House is proud to present the hottest of jazz shows in the city on the last Friday of every month! Let the Capital C…
Summer Swelter: RnB Night with Emma Gabriel, Alicia Kayley,…
A midsummer night of RnB and pop from Ottawa's own Emma Gabriel, Alicia Kayley, Mari Milano, and Loch Nisse Monster at t…
Sechile Sedare: The Feeling of Free
Spend your evening discovering Canadian talent under the setting sun! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Street, the…
"What Do You Want To Eat For Dinner?" Premiere
Sechile Sedare: The Feeling of Free
Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…
Kimmortal
Queer Filipinx Kimmortal's artistry is defined by its subversive energy and grounded vulnerability, navigating between s…
The Oxbow Trio: The Feeling of Free
Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…
Chamberfest’s Bring the Kids!: Beth Silver & Jenna Richards
Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…
Heavy Lungs (UK punk)
Presented by Spectrasonic all ages admitted, 19+ w/ photo ID to drink Heavy Lungs bring raw, loud and uncompromising ene…
STOMP!
Karaoke Shark
Join us every Saturday from 9PM to 1AM at The Royal Oak – 188 Bank Street for a karaoke experience powered by Karaoke Sh…
B•L•U•S•H
B•L•U•S•H With Enemies of the Crow & Pareidolia Blush tops an all-ages alt-rock bill at Live on Elgin (Ottawa) on July 2…
Feel My Texture Kiki Ball
Miguel de Armas: The Feeling of Free
El español sigue al texto en inglés Miguel de Armas is an internationally acclaimed Cuban pianist, composer, and arrange…
John 00 Fleming with OPV
City & Ottawa Prog Vibes present SUBSTANCE featuring John 00 Fleming inside City At Night on Friday July 24th, with supp…
Unplugged In Ottawa: Gabriel Comba, The Desert Island Big Ba…
Gabriel Comba: Gabriel Comba is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist hailing from Ottawa, Canad…
Flávia Nascimento and Tio Chorinho: The Feeling of Free
Texto em português após o inglês Spend your night with us soaking up a sunset! Access our terrace directly from Elgin St…
La Pambelé: A new approach to old-school salsa
El español sigue al texto en inglés La Pambelé is a salsa brava orchestra redefining Colombia’s tropical and alternative…
Mindful Drones Single Release Show
with Sangitha, Afraid of Jazz, Mindful Drones Mindful Drones: Since forming in the spring of 2024, Mindful Drones have r…
Flávia Nascimento and Tio Chorinho: The Feeling of Free
Texto em português após o inglês Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a…
Brìghde Chaimbeul: A master of the Scottish smallpipes
Haunting, entrancing, breathtaking, beautiful – this open-eared, understatedly virtuosic performer is transforming and c…
Brìghde Chaimbeul: The Feeling of Free
Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Sunday, July 19
## Sunday, July 19, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **The Guess Who** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
Kent-Sonic Waves and Catherine Dong
A night of Indie Folk Music my two local Ottawa musicians. Kent - Sonic Waves recently released a debut album Lone Pine…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Saturday, July 18
## Saturday, July 18, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Gwen Stefani** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stag…
JØY Brandt featuring Suraras Do Tapajós: Axé Summer WorldFes…
Axé Worldfest and the National Arts Centre join forces to present the second edition of Axé Summer WorldFest 2026 to cel…
The Escapist Music
The Escapist Music is a solo singer-songwriter delivering original alternative pop-rock songs that pair heartfelt lyrics…
Chiron Promotions Presents: Alma Matter
with The Silence! & Via Founded by lead vocalist Adriana Attema, lead guitarist Fuego and drummer Josh Brunet on May 6th…
Primary Colours: The Feeling of Free
Primary Colours is a Canadian piano trio that builds from the traditions of jazz, with influences from modern acts like…
Confidential Musical Theatre Project
With 15 sold-out shows under their belt, the Confidential Musical Theatre Project might just be the hottest ticket in to…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Friday, July 17
## Friday, July 17, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Ella Langley** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
Dystoh featuring Guiss Guiss Bou Bess: Axé Summer WorldFest
Axé Worldfest and the National Arts Centre join forces to present the 2nd edition of Axé Summer WorldFest 2026 to celebr…
Jeremy Olander with Spacecamp
City & SpaceCamp present JEREMY OLANDER inside City At Night on Friday July 17th (EXTENDED HOURS), with support from Ale…
Deusas Da Kizomba - 3rd Edition
The Burningtree's Blue Briefcase Tour with Emerg and Sir Kin…
The Burningtree: - Ottawa Alternative Progressive Rock https://linktr.ee/the.burningtree?utm_source=linktree_profile_sha…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Thursday, July 16
## Thursday, July 16, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Lord Huron** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
Yeison Landero with special guest Lady La Profeta: Axé Summe…
Spend your night with us taking in the sunset and vibing to music! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Street, the ca…
Gasper at LIVE! On Elgin
With Sun Dried Flies Sun Dried Flies: Sun Dried Flies is a band from Prescott, Ontario Channelling the spirit of '90s al…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Wednesday, July 15
## Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Conan Gray** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
Rum Ragged: The Feeling of Free
Spend your evening taking in the sunset colours and listening to the best free beats! Access our terrace directly from E…
Puuluup
Musicians Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson direct the vibrations of the talharpa’s horsehair strings through effects, using…
Music Trivia
Trivia starts at 7PM - first come first served! Tickets: FREE EVENT Music trivia night featuring questions about current…
Rum Ragged: The Feeling of Free
Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…
Benin International Musical: The Power of Vodoun at the Hear…
BIM (Benin International Musical) brings together five musician‑vocalists who share stories of the African continent and…
Postcards from Paris: Music from the Belle Époque: The Feeli…
Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Sunday, July 12
## Sunday, July 12, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **The Lumineers** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Saturday, July 11
## Saturday, July 11, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **HARDY** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage ####…
Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pe…
Presented in English with French subtitles Please note that Under30 tickets are limited for these performances. The Nati…
Summer Jazz Vocals By Cuppa Joe Vocal Jazz Quartet
Inspired by the sounds of The Manhattan Transfer and tunes like Java Jive, Cuppa Joe's jazz-based repertoire includes a…
Punk Night at the Rainbow
An epic night of Ottawa punk rock at the legendary Rainbow Bistro — Lazy Bratz debut EP release with Passenger Princess…
OK Naledi: The Feeling of Free
OK Naledi is a high-energy, Afro-Fusion music group based in Ottawa. Rooted in Motswana heritage, OK Naledi weaves raw e…
TAYLOR SWIFT : The Eras Tour
## Calling all Ottawa's Swifties! Hailed as Québec’s very own Taylor Swift, he electrifies audiences with his acclaimed…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Friday, July 10
## Friday, July 10, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Limp Bizkit** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage #…
Friday Night Folk Ft. Graven & Elizabeth Royal
This edition FNF showcases folk acts Graven and Elizabeth Royal Matt Gower has been involved in the Ottawa music communi…
Frequency Shift Two Stage Event
The Six O’Clock Dance Party
FINALLY, a dance party that ends at a reasonable hour! THE SIX O'CLOCK DANCE PARTY is a monthly event for folks who love…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Thursday, July 9
## Thursday, July 9, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Cody Johnson** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
KILLABEATMAKER: The Feeling of Free
El español sigue al texto en inglés Spend your night with us taking in the sunset and vibing to music! Access our terrac…
Rita Baga, une paillette à la fois
Presented by the Ottawa Public Library
Los Vega: The Feeling of Free
El español sigue al texto en inglés Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab…
Ex-Wives! A Drag Tribute Show to SIX The Musical
Drag Me To Live! presents "Ex-Wives! A Drag Tribute Show To SIX The Musical"! Get ready Ottawa! Drag Me To Live! is back…
Community Town Hall for CHUO 89.1 FM
Presented by the "Restore CHUO" Campaign Group
KILLABEATMAKER: The Feeling of Free
El español sigue al texto en inglés Brown bag lunches don’t have to be dull! Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in…
The Collected Strands: Room for Wonder: The Feeling of Free
Bring your lunch and join Collected Strands for a free noon hour concert in the Atrium! This newly-formed group who get…
Miguel de Armas: The Feeling of Free
El español sigue al texto en inglés Miguel de Armas is an internationally acclaimed Cuban pianist, composer, and arrange…
Broadway Bound Youth Musical Theatre
The stage is set! Broadway Bound Youth Musical Theatre (BBYMT) presents a high-energy musical number featuring local you…
Shelley, Ehnes, Altstaedt: Clara, Robert, Johannes: Coda
Three things to know: Explore the personal and artistic ties that bound three giants of German Romanticism: Johannes Bra…
Canada Day
Celebrate Canada Day with a trip back to the 80s in the Concert Zone on York Street, from 7 to 11 p.m. Relive the 80s in…
Powwow Workout: with Amanda Fox
A powwow is a gathering to celebrate First Nations culture through dance, songs, food and crafts, and is open to all. Th…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Sunday, June 28
## Sunday, June 28, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **Ibrahim Maalouf** on OLG Main Stage. ##…
Capital Sessions
Capital Sessions and the NAC are bringing you a series of FREE community house dance workshops. It's family and beginner…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Saturday, June 27
## Saturday, June 27, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **St. Vincent & The NAC Orchestra** on…
The Ostara Project
The Ostara Project, led by award-winning bassist Jodi Proznick, showcases the strength and creativity of Canadian women…
A Knight at the Symphony
A fantasy-themed orchestral concert from the Ottawa Pops Orchestra featuring music from How to Train Your Dragon, The Wi…
Myra Melford’s Fire & Water Quintet
Acclaimed pianist and composer Myra Melford brings together a powerhouse quintet of leading improvisers for a project th…
Flore Laurentienne
Rooted in the Québec landscape and inspired by the vastness of the St. Lawrence River, Flore Laurentienne creates a rich…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Friday, June 26
## Friday, June 26, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **WILLOW** on OLG Main Stage. ### OLG Mai…
Tomoki Sanders
Max Richter: with American Contemporary Music Ensemble
Max Richter is one of the most influential and acclaimed composers of all time. His fusion of classical technique and el…
daltonists
daltonists is an experimental leftfield jam trio whose name references colour blindness, using this concept as a creativ…
Intimate evening with the music of Bruce Springsteen
The Last of the Duke Street Kings: International tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E street Band The Last of the Duke…
Bobby Previte's Pocket Orchestra
Bobby Previte is a composer and performer whose work explores the nexus between notated and improvised music. Previte is…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Thursday, June 25
## Thursday, June 25, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **DOMi & JD Beck** on OLG Main Stage. #…
Avishai Cohen Big Vicious
Avishai Cohen is a globally recognised trumpeter and composer known for his distinctive sound, adventurous spirit, and b…
Norma Winstone with the Atlantic Jazz Collective
The Atlantic Jazz Collective is a group of 3 JUNO award-winning Canadian artists—saxophonist Mike Murley, bassist Jim Vi…
Shelley Conducts Mahler’s “Resurrection”: with the NAC Orche…
Three things to know: Hear the epic work that brought the film Maestro—Bradley Cooper’s 2023 biopic of Leonard Bernstein…
Don’t Play With Me
Featuring The Alex Messier Band and House of K “Don’t Play With Me” is a concert showcasing the songs from the upcoming…
Brittany Davis & Black Thunder
Black Thunder is the dazzling, fully improvised new offering from Seattle polymath Brittany Davis. Moving away from the…
2026 Capital Music Awards Nominee: Jukebox Lunch Concerts
Who's hitting the stage? Get ready for a Jukebox performance featuring a 2026 Capital Music Awards nominee, to be reveal…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Wednesday, June 24
## Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **GALACTIC featuring Jelly Joseph** on…
Stéphane Wrembel
Stéphane Wrembel, born in Paris and raised in Fontainebleau, is widely regarded as one of the world’s preeminent guitari…
Charley Rose Trio
Basel-based French saxophonist and composer Charley Rose is a true product of jazz, classical, and modern music. His uni…
Orrin Evans Trio
During his kaleidoscopic quarter-century as a professional jazz musician, pianist Orrin Evans has become the model of a…
Three Autistic Musicians Walk Into a Bar
Folk musicians Vincent Bishop, Erin Adair, and Spencer Scharf play original songs, covers, and stories at Avant-Garde Ba…
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Sunday, June 21
## Sunday, June 21, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **Hiromi’s Sonicwonder** on OLG Main Stag…
Dálava
Dálava, led by vocalist Julia Úlehla and guitarist Aram Bajakian, is a genre-defying ensemble that fuses Moravian folk t…
Brandon Woody’s UPENDO
Brandon Woody is a Baltimore-born, Bach-endorsed trumpeter, composer, and bandleader whose music draws from the lineage…
ADHD
There are bands where every album is a step into the unknown. There are others whose development is a reliable and consi…
The Grateful Dead's Legacy Manager & Archivist David Lemieux…
David Lemieux has been the Grateful Dead's official audiovisual archivist since 1999, and their Legacy Manager since 201…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Saturday, June 20
## Saturday, June 20, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer O…
WolfGANG Sessions #29: A Wild Night of Chamber Music
WolfGANG Sessions are nights of music that are sure to entertain. Grab your adventurous friends and take them out for a…
Solstice Hip Hop Showcase
Featuring Thelonious, LOWERCASE, Prince Juno, & Saint Thomas 808sCreativeState presents SOLSTICE, a hip hop showcase on…
Joe Farnsworth's Big Room Quartet
Joe Farnsworth is one of the most prolific jazz drummers of his generation, with a career spanning over 400 recordings a…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Friday, June 19
## Friday, June 19, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **BADBADNOTGOOD** on OLG Main Stage. ###…
Takuya Kuroda
Kobe-born and Brooklyn-based, trumpeter Takuya Kuroda continues to redefine modern jazz through a relentless, "everyday"…
Becca Stevens Trio
Twice GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Becca Stevens is a genre-defying artist whose work se…
GeminiCrab: Malika Tirolien & Caulder Nash
“This is a labour of love, an unforgettable musical journey of HighSoul, R&B, and Jazz-Hip Hop” With more than 2.3M view…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Thursday, June 18
## Thursday, June 18, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **Wyclef Jean** on OLG Main Stage. ###…
Shelley, Grimaud & Gershwin: & Stravinsky's The Firebird
Three things to know: Among Igor Stravinsky’s most cinematic scores, The Firebird was heard in movie theatres around the…
Celeigh Cardinal
Celeigh Cardinal is a JUNO-winning Indigenous singer-songwriter whose rich, soulful voice has earned her national acclai…
Danielle Allard: Jukebox Lunch Concerts
Singer-songwriter. Chameleon. Her tender voice and her combination of jazz, folk, pop, and blues will leave you pleasant…
Sir Kingfish + Paradise Sprites + Stendhal Syndrome
A summer evening of premium Ottawa alt-rock: Paradise Sprites (Ottawa dark art-rock): Bandcamp: https://paradisesprites.…
Gizmo
Sherri Harding: Storyland Album Launch with Special Guest Sh…
Join Sherri Harding for a special evening celebrating the release of her highly anticipated new album Storyland. With an…
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…
Powwow Workout: with Amanda Fox
A powwow is a gathering to celebrate First Nations culture through dance, songs, food and crafts, and is open to all. Th…
The Great Rhythmobile Adventure: Kinderconcerts Series
This theatrical performance features percussionists creating different rhythms using all sorts of everyday objects. This…
Good Vibrations
Vibe check: looking for a harmony that catches in your chest? A beat that pulls you in before you can think twice? Join…
ONCE
Once is an enchanting, heartfelt musical about an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant whose chance encounter sparks a t…
Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp
Josh Johnson’s Comedy Band Camp is a stand up and live music experience that brings together all the community of being…
Eadsé
Eadsé is a Wendat singer-songwriter based in the Laurentians and a 2025–2026 Révélation Radio-Canada artist. Having amas…
Pique #20
GANNA: with DIVKA
Ukrainian-born, Berlin-based singer and composer GANNA (Ganna Gryniva) blends Ukrainian folk traditions, jazz-tinged arr…
August John + Sun Dried Flies
2026 Capital Music Awards Nominee: Jukebox Lunch Concerts
Who's hitting the stage? Get ready for a Jukebox performance featuring a 2026 Capital Music Awards nominee, to be reveal…
Satellite Birdhouse: Jukebox Lunch Concerts
Get ready for a Jukebox performance featuring Satellite Birdhouse, one of the 2026 Capital Music Awards Group of the Yea…
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…
Powwow Workout: with Amanda Fox
A powwow is a gathering to celebrate First Nations culture through dance, songs, food and crafts, and is open to all. Th…
2026 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards
Join us for an exciting and elegant celebration of Canada’s highest distinction in the performing arts! NEW THIS YEAR! T…
Sacred & Profane — The Stairwell Carollers Spring Concert
The Stairwell Carollers celebrate their 48th Spring Concert with a diverse evening of religious and secular a cappella s…
Saravah Brazilian Festival
Immerse yourself in the lively music, arts, dance, food, culture and heritage of Brazil with Saravah! Join Saravah Brazi…
Dan Bern and Orit Shimoni
Presented by Spectrasonic playing one hybrid set - get there early all ages admitted, 19+ w/ photo ID to drink presented…
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90’s DANCE PARTY [Vol. 3]
Presented by Super Taste Ottawa
Akeem Oh: with Simora
AKEEM OH presents FEAR OF MISSING OUT at the National Arts Centre — the highly anticipated debut EP from the self-procla…
Elizabeth Royall "You See An Angel" EP Release Show w/corasc…
Come celebrate the release of Elizabeth Royall’s debut EP You See An Angel ahead of its official June 19 streaming relea…
Geneviève RB: Jukebox Lunch Concerts
Geneviève RB is a Franco-Ontarian singer-songwriter and performer based in Quebec. Known for her expressive voice and ra…
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…
Empower Arts 2.0 Summit: Beyond Access: Reimagining the Stag…
The National Arts Centre (NAC) in collaboration with Blurring The Boundaries Arts (BTBA), the Research Centre for Music,…
Powwow Workout: with Amanda Fox
A powwow is a gathering to celebrate First Nations culture through dance, songs, food and crafts, and is open to all. Th…
Shepherd's Of Good Hope Fundraiser
Allie Goodyear: Allie Goodyear is a singer-songwriter from Ottawa, Ontario As a teenager, she performed her original son…
Modern Disco
Music for a Sunday Afternoon: Spring Edition
Sink into seriously relaxing weekend vibes as you experience intimate performances from some of your favourite NAC Orche…
An Evening with Whitehorse featuring Chloë Doucet: All Of It…
For the first time, Whitehorse hit the road as a true family band — a full-circle moment where two decades of music-maki…
Classic Albums Live: The Beatles: The White Album
The Beatles, commonly referred to as The White Album, is the ninth studio album and only double album by the English roc…
Daby Touré
The gifted Mauritanian Senegalese Daby Touré takes a fresh look at Africa. A true citizen of the world who refuses to be…
A Fond Farewell:Tribute to Elliott Smith
featuring A Fond Farewell & Modevile May 30th, 2026 A Fond Farewell: A monument of raw intimacy and sensitivity, Elliott…
QUEEN & QUEER DANCE PARTY🌈 OTTAWA EDITION #5
Desi Dhamaka: A Celebration of South Asian Arts & Culture
Free event – Everyone is welcome! Get ready for the second edition of Desi Dhamaka: A Celebration of South Asian Arts an…
Judy Collins: with special guest Garnet Rogers
Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a fi…
Conscious Wave presents Dinzy (MTL)
LIVE! on Elgin STAFF BATTLE OF THE BANDS
LIVE! on Elgin is turning 11! And guess what? The staff are all sick of each other What would any responsible business d…
Carneiro, Mozart & Goodyear: with the NAC Orchestra
What to know about this concert: Stewart Goodyear is both a pianist and composer—just like Mozart, whose Piano Concerto…
Al Qahwa
Al Qahwa is a Toronto-based ensemble inspired by the spirit of the great Middle Eastern coffee houses — gathering places…
Marina Orsini: performing her debut album Reconstruire les s…
Marina Orsini revealed her talent for songwriting with her debut album, Reconstruire les saisons, which is deeply rooted…
Eau the Music, w/ Mama Mush + Bitter Half
Eau the Music: Eau the Music is Ottawa’s newest alt rock/indie rock artist bringing you crunchy guitars, catchy melodies…
R17 – Musique Rock Franco
Presented by the Maison de la francophonie d'Ottawa
SoundProof | Jukebox Lunch Concerts
SoundProof performs a free lunchtime concert at the NAC as part of the Jukebox Lunch Concerts series.
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…
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FUN HOME
When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, b…
La Vida Loca: with the NAC Orchestra
Get on your feet and let’s get loud with the greatest hits of the ’90s and ’00s Latin pop explosion! La Vida Loca celebr…
The Golden voices of Arabia: The Eternal Echoes of Arab Diva…
Nidal Ibourk is an exceptional artist, scholar, and singer based in Montreal, Canada. She was born in Rabat, Morocco and…
The NXT LVL Presents: Rock Night
Join us in the heart of downtown Ottawa for a night of immersive, high-impact live music at Live on Elgin, one of the ci…
Carine au Micro
Carine Au Micro is a Montréal-based, Benin-born soul artist whose bold musical signature blends contemporary soul with v…
Le Vent du Nord
Le Vent du Nord is back with a new concert directed by Michel Faubert. Still inspired by the success of their 2022 inter…
The NXT LVL Presents: Indie Night
Join us for an evening spotlighting four of Ottawa’s rising and established voices at Live on Elgin, a cornerstone of th…
Auguste Quartet
For over twenty years, Alain Bédard has enjoyed a prolific career with his Auguste Quartet, touring the four corners of…
Columbia Columbia - 15 Year Reunion Show
The NXT LVL Presents: Songwriter Night
Featuring featuring Austin Camp, Chantal Celine, Pat Rees, Alyssa Hope * Carson CameronJoin us for an evening spotlighti…
Rory Taillon: Jukebox Lunch Concerts
Alternative indie folk singer Rory Taillon has been touring Canada for over a decade, performing on stages from coffee s…
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards®—including Best Musical! Enter a world of s…
TRACKMEET Presents: Summer's Brother: The Sweeter Spring Tou…
TRACKMEET Presents: Summer's Brother: The Sweeter Spring Tour with Special Guests Vancouver-based experimental psych-pop…
Ottawa Jazz Orchestra: Supremely Shorter
Experience the enduring legacy of Wayne Shorter, a 12-time Grammy winner whose colossal talent as a jazz saxophonist and…
Gully Boys
Presented by Spectrasonic all ages admitted, 19+ w/ photo ID to drink presented with the support of Ontario Creates and…
Ottawa Polish Fest
Witamy! The Ottawa Polish Fest is back for 2026 in the ByWard Market District. Hosted by the Polish Heritage Foundation…
Just Prince: and Friends
Toronto-based singer-songwriter Just Prince is known for seamlessly blending Western and Eastern sounds into a harmoniou…
Th3rd Fridays by Moov Ottawa Dance
It's about to go down! You know how it is with Th3rd Fridays by Moov Ottawa Dance: high-energy dance battles, fierce per…
CHAIN REACTION 3: LIVE TECHNO ALL NIGHT
Heliara ep Release Party
w/ special guest Chase Van Dusen Join us Friday, May 15th at LIVE! on Elgin for a special night celebrating the release…
Andrea Lindsay: D’or et d’argent – The Show
For singer–songwriter Andrea Lindsay, the past decade has been a time of vibrant creativity and memorable moments on sta…
Sport (FR) with Aspect Lisse & The Hunt Club
On Thursday, May 14th, don't miss the return of French indie punk band Sport to Ottawa for the first time in 13 years Su…
Sophie Grenier: Jukebox Lunch Concerts
Sophie Grenier, winner of the Breakthrough Artist award at the 2025 Gala Trille Or and nominated for Breakthrough Artist…
S7 : i1 futurisms
Presented by Riverbed Reading Series
Glenn Gould Piano Recital: Cécile Desrosiers and Thomas Nich…
In celebration of Glenn Gould, his long-lasting musical legacy, and his beloved CD 318 Steinway piano, this salon-style…
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…
Powwow Workout: with Amanda Fox
A powwow is a gathering to celebrate First Nations culture through dance, songs, food and crafts, and is open to all. Th…
Cranium Showcase 2026
The Cranium Showcase brings you tomorrow’s stars today. The 2026 showcase will feature eight live music acts from Ottawa…
Nameless Friends w/ Crisis Party & Celestia!
Katie Tupper
Cranium Conference & Showcase 2026: Saturday events
Cranium Arts Project is excited to announce the Cranium Conference and Showcase 2026. The music event will connect activ…
Cranium Conference & Showcase 2026: Friday events
Cranium Arts Project is excited to announce the Cranium Conference and Showcase 2026. The music event will connect activ…
Mozart, Korngold & Bryan Cheng: with the NAC Orchestra
Three things to know: Mozart spent most of his life composing symphonies. He completed his first symphony at the age of…
Morgan Toney
The Mi’kmaw were likely the first people that European explorer John Cabot met in 1497 on the East Coast of what would c…
J3M, Talia Aoude, and AIYANA
J3M is a slick combination of pop and disco guaranteed to live in your head rent-free The singer/songwriter/producer (an…
Ottawa Design Club #0021 - Off Course
Presented by Ottawa Design Club
MayaSpoken: Jukebox Lunch Concerts
MayaSpoken is a Ugandan-Jamaican poet and singer-songwriter based on the unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishin…
Bodies In The Sun
Metro Jazz
Doors at 8:30pm. Jazz starts 9pm. Tickets: CAD $15 Sairyo [Whole House Show]
Community Sip & Swap
Presented by Colours of Mama, Support Sistem + OCTEVAW
Beltuner
Presented by the Alliance Française Ottawa
RiSE UP Ottawa Music Fest
Experience the entire RiSE UP Ottawa Music Fest with a full festival pass, giving you access to three days of incredible…
The Future of Advertising in an AI World
Presented by the Ottawa Ad Club
Daisy Van der Wee and Keeper E.
Daisy Van der Wee and Keeper E. at the Art House Cafe! Daisy Van der Wee is on their Mount Uniacke Dreamers Club Tour, t…
Fever Pitch Hot Jazz
Doors at 8:30pm. Jazz starts 9pm.
GRUNGE the Cabaret
Gabriel Rutledge - Don't Read The Comments Tour
Austin Camp, Eliza Rankin, Ness / (Folk In Bloom)
Folk in Bloom brings together Austin Campbell, Eliza Rankin, and Ness for an evening of raw, honest indie folk. Blending…
Balls Deep Disco Ottawa
Materia Symphony : Inspired by Final Fantasy VII
A spectacular concert inspired by one of the most iconic musical worlds in gaming. Materia Symphony is an original work…
AnjChito
Get into the groove with AnjChito’s unique blend of jazz, r&b, bossa nova, reggae, and funk. Their set features original…
Elaborate Dogs & Jelly Bean Double Single Release Party!
Elaborate Dogs & Jelly Bean Double Single Release Party! at LIVE! on Elgin Featuring: The Desert Island Big Band & The M…
Witch Prophet
Materia Symphony : Inspired by Final Fantasy VII
A spectacular concert inspired by one of the most iconic musical worlds in gaming. Materia Symphony is an original work…
Music Trivia
Music trivia night featuring questions about current pop, hip hop, rnb, rock, and everything else! Test your knowledge o…
The Blind Boys of Alabama
Join us on April 14th, 2026 at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre for a powerful night of music and giving in support…
uOTalk Music Coffee House 2026
B2B Fest
Presented by Algonquin College Public Relations Campaign
Metro Jazz
Doors at 8:30pm. Jazz starts 9pm. [Whole House Show]
Kirtan & Sufi Meditation
An afternoon of Mystical Music, Devotional Poetry, Inspirational Stories
OTTAWA UNPLUGGED: Desi Night
Presented by Kosmos Entertainment Canada
Saxophone Ensemble Concert
Directed by Mike Tremblay Free admission. All are welcome.
ART HANG ft. PRIMARY COLOURS
ART HANG is an art making and crafting musical event: live instrumental music will set the mood for a creative flow stat…
NextGen - Hosted by Marleau
White Rabbit: FK ANYWAY, RICK LAPLANTE, DJ DEL PILAR
@whiterabbitottawa #FollowTheWhiteRabbit #OurHouseIsUnderground
Dirty Dancing in Concert
You fell in love with their first dance, now it’s your turn to relive it. Dirty Dancing in Concert is a cinematic live-t…
DAZE At Night x B4CKROOM
DAZE and B4CKROOM collaborate at City At Night on Friday, April 3rd to bring us back to the roots of dance music.
Metamorphosis
Join us and experience a concert of rare emotional resonance and spiritual depth. At its heart lies Richard Strauss’s Me…
knitting, Sasha Cay & emmersonHALL
Kim Churchill
Kim Churchill embarks on the Canadian leg of 'The Lovely Tour' in the spring of 2026! Following the release of his lates…
Capstone Reading
Presented by uOttawa + Riverbed Reading Series
Andrew Packer: Live in Ottawa
Urban Legends
VERSeFEST presents
La série de lecture RIVERBED Reading Series
William Prince – Further From the Country Tour
Two-time JUNO Award-winning Indigenous singer-songwriter William Prince performs with special guest Boy Golden on his Fu…
LEAF Ottawa Equality Day 2026
Café Ex: Rhayne Vermette
Xtsy* Live in Ottawa
Engine Social Club: Cruel Angel
Nate Haller – Country Rising National Tour
Nate Haller brings his first headlining Country Rising National Tour to Ottawa, featuring Mac Rumbolt as opening act.
Alan Doyle with The East Pointers
Newfoundland folk-rock legend Alan Doyle, former frontman of Great Big Sea, performs with JUNO Award-winning special gue…
Monthly Member Meet Up
4th Anniversary of OSUDemocracy
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Voulez-Vous Disco & 80s Dance Party [Vol. 4]
Presented by Super Taste Ottawa
Making space for love and friendship - An evening for young…
Presented by Faith and Mind Ministry
Project Agape's Inaugural Annual Brunch
riverbed x flo.
Presented by Riverbed Reading Series
Lydia Lunch & Marc Hurtado
Presented by Debaser, First Crush Promotion + Side by Side Weekend
613RnB | Come Closer
Ottawa Design Club #0020 - On New Terms
Presented by Ottawa Design Club
Doors of War
Presented by UNF Ottawa-Gatineau
Dean Lewis – The Epilogue World Tour
Australian singer-songwriter Dean Lewis brings The Epilogue World Tour to Ottawa, featuring Matt Hansen as special guest…