Music Events in Ottawa

All McCartney Live at Hard Rock Cafe

Free live Paul McCartney tribute performance at Hard Rock Cafe. Doors open 7PM, show starts approximately 8PM. DJ until…

The Chicks - Dixie at Hard Rock Cafe

Free live Chicks tribute performance at Hard Rock Cafe. Doors open 7PM, show starts approximately 8PM. DJ until 1AM afte…

Ambush at Hard Rock Cafe

Free live music with Ambush at Hard Rock Cafe. Doors open 7PM, show starts approximately 8PM. DJ until 1AM after show.

Electric Company at Hard Rock Cafe

Free live music with Electric Company at Hard Rock Cafe. Doors open 7PM, show starts approximately 8PM. DJ until 1AM aft…

Scarecrow - John Mellencamp Tribute at Hard Rock Cafe

Free John Mellencamp tribute performance at Hard Rock Cafe. Doors open 7PM, show starts approximately 8PM. DJ until 1AM…

Queen Flash at Hard Rock Cafe

Free Queen tribute performance at Hard Rock Cafe. Doors open 7PM, show starts approximately 8PM. DJ until 1AM after show…

Listen to the Music - Doobie Brothers Tribute at Hard Rock C…

Free Doobie Brothers tribute performance on Halloween at Hard Rock Cafe. Doors open 7PM, show starts approximately 8PM.…

Hard Rock Cafe Ottawa Live Performances

Every Friday and Saturday evening Hard Rock Cafe has FREE live concerts starting at 9:30PM

Dean Lewis – The Epilogue World Tour

Australian singer-songwriter Dean Lewis brings The Epilogue World Tour to Ottawa, featuring Matt Hansen as special guest…

Doors of War

Presented by UNF Ottawa-Gatineau

Igloofest Gatineau

The world's coldest music festival returns to Gatineau with headliners Steve Aoki, Kaskade, and BUNT. during Winterlude…

Ottawa Design Club #0020 - On New Terms

Presented by Ottawa Design Club

613RnB | Come Closer

Lydia Lunch & Marc Hurtado

Presented by Debaser, First Crush Promotion + Side by Side Weekend

riverbed x flo.

Presented by Riverbed Reading Series

Project Agape's Inaugural Annual Brunch

Making space for love and friendship - An evening for young…

Presented by Faith and Mind Ministry

Voulez-Vous Disco & 80s Dance Party [Vol. 4]

Presented by Super Taste Ottawa

4th Anniversary of OSUDemocracy

Megadeth with Anthrax & Exodus

Legendary thrash metal band Megadeth brings their 2026 tour to Ottawa with special guests Anthrax and Exodus.

Monthly Member Meet Up

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…

Nate Haller – Country Rising National Tour

Nate Haller brings his first headlining Country Rising National Tour to Ottawa, featuring Mac Rumbolt as opening act.

Engine Social Club: Cruel Angel

Xtsy* Live in Ottawa

Café Ex: Rhayne Vermette

LEAF Ottawa Equality Day 2026

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…

La série de lecture RIVERBED Reading Series

VERSeFEST presents

Urban Legends

Andrew Packer: Live in Ottawa

Capstone Reading

Presented by uOttawa + Riverbed Reading Series

Kim Churchill

Kim Churchill embarks on the Canadian leg of 'The Lovely Tour' in the spring of 2026! Following the release of his lates…

knitting, Sasha Cay & emmersonHALL

Metamorphosis

Join us and experience a concert of rare emotional resonance and spiritual depth. At its heart lies Richard Strauss’s Me…

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.

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…

White Rabbit: FK ANYWAY, RICK LAPLANTE, DJ DEL PILAR

@whiterabbitottawa #FollowTheWhiteRabbit #OurHouseIsUnderground

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

Saxophone Ensemble Concert

Directed by Mike Tremblay Free admission. All are welcome.

OTTAWA UNPLUGGED: Desi Night

Presented by Kosmos Entertainment Canada

SDBC Taproom Concerts Presents – Bytown Sea Shanty Collectiv…

Yarr, mateys! Get yer crew together for an unforgettable night of sea shanty sing-a-longs and shenanigans. There’s nothi…

Kirtan & Sufi Meditation

An afternoon of Mystical Music, Devotional Poetry, Inspirational Stories

Metro Jazz

Doors at 8:30pm. Jazz starts 9pm. [Whole House Show]

B2B Fest

Presented by Algonquin College Public Relations Campaign

uOTalk Music Coffee House 2026

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…

Music Trivia

Music trivia night featuring questions about current pop, hip hop, rnb, rock, and everything else! Test your knowledge o…

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…

Witch Prophet

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…

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…

Balls Deep Disco Ottawa

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…

Gabriel Rutledge - Don't Read The Comments Tour

GRUNGE the Cabaret

Let’s Get Groovy!

The music from the 60s and 70s was epic and transformative, both in its creation but also in the reaction from fans.Musi…

Fever Pitch Hot Jazz

Doors at 8:30pm. Jazz starts 9pm.

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…

The Future of Advertising in an AI World

Presented by the Ottawa Ad Club

Sur les pas de Champlain - Marie LeBlanc

Sur les pas de Champlain in song...The show begins begins with a journey through wide open spaces and nature, as express…

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…

Beltuner

Presented by the Alliance Française Ottawa

Empowering Women in the Music Industry-Artist showcase - Day…

Community Sip & Swap

Presented by Colours of Mama, Support Sistem + OCTEVAW

SDBC Taproom Concerts Presents – East Coast Experience Trio

Triumph & April Wine: The Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour

Triumph's 50th anniversary reunion tour with special guest April Wine. The legendary Canadian rock band's first tour in…

Triumph

Triumph formed in Toronto, Ontario, in 1975 after a chance meeting led Emmett, Levine and Moore to embark on a marathon…

Metro Jazz

Doors at 8:30pm. Jazz starts 9pm. Tickets: CAD $15 Sairyo [Whole House Show]

The Wilding

A women+ led music and makers festival. Powered by women, open to all.

Singles Mingle Fest

Ottawa's biggest singles mixer: games, music, comedy & real connections in one fun afternoon!

Bodies In The Sun

Luc Langevin - L’illusionniste - Là où l’impossible prend vi…

Luc Langevin is back at last with an all-new, large-scale show. At the peak of his craft and with complete mastery of hi…

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…

Brad Mehldau

May 6, 2026: Brad Mehldau live at Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts, Ottawa Jazz Festival

MayaSpoken: Jukebox Lunch Concerts

MayaSpoken is a Ugandan-Jamaican poet and singer-songwriter based on the unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishin…

Ottawa Design Club #0021 - Off Course

Presented by Ottawa Design Club

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…

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…

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…

Live Music: Hey Neighbour

Fresh Horses: Garth Brooks Tribute

A high-energy show band that performs all the hits of Garth Brooks! Fresh Horses tours North America and has received ex…

The Legend Hamid El Kasri Concert

Don't miss the concert of the international legend of Gnawa music Hamid El Kasri

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 Showcase 2026

The Cranium Showcase brings you tomorrow’s stars today. The 2026 showcase will feature eight live music acts from Ottawa…

Glow of Love

Glow of Love is a deeply moving and elegant Mother's Day Candlelight Concert created to celebrate the unconditional love…

Katie Tupper

Nameless Friends w/ Crisis Party & Celestia!

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…

'Folk’ Song Circle

Enjoy singing your favourite soft pop songs from the 50’s-80’s, Celtic and other folk music! All ages and levels of expe…

Toddler Tuesdays

Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…

RP Acoustic Music Circle

Are you looking for a cozy place to jam with other musicians? This is a drop-in for musicians ages 16+, to make some mus…

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…

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…

S7 : i1 futurisms

Presented by Riverbed Reading Series

FUN HOME

When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, b…

Sophie Grenier: Jukebox Lunch Concerts

Sophie Grenier, winner of the Breakthrough Artist award at the 2025 Gala Trille Or and nominated for Breakthrough Artist…

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…

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…

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…

Just Prince: and Friends

Toronto-based singer-songwriter Just Prince is known for seamlessly blending Western and Eastern sounds into a harmoniou…

Los Desperados - Canada's Premiere Tribute to the Eagles

Formed in 2021, Los Desperados have quickly become known as Canada’s Premier Tribute to the EAGLES for their impeccable…

CHAIN REACTION 3: LIVE TECHNO ALL NIGHT

Ottawa Polish Fest

Witamy! The Ottawa Polish Fest is back for 2026 in the ByWard Market District. Hosted by the Polish Heritage Foundation…

Tartan and Red Serge - A Canadian Celtic Showcase

A Canadian Celtic showcase featuring RCMP Pipes, Drums and Dancers alongside artists from across the Ottawa Valley.

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…

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…

Toddler Tuesdays

Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…

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…

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

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 NXT LVL Presents: Songwriter Night

Featuring featuring Austin Camp, Chantal Celine, Pat Rees, Alyssa Hope * Carson CameronJoin us for an evening spotlighti…

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…

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…

TEN.

Turn it up! Voices Rock is celebrating 10 years of making epic choral music. Join Voices Rock Medicine for a high-energy…

403 SHOW

Toddler Tuesdays

Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…

Pleins feux sur John Williams - Les harmonies de l'ÉSP Gisèl…

Come and spend a memorable evening dedicated to cinema at École secondaire publique Gisèle-Lalonde! For this special con…

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…

SoundProof | Jukebox Lunch Concerts

SoundProof performs a free lunchtime concert at the NAC as part of the Jukebox Lunch Concerts series.

R17 – Musique Rock Franco

Presented by the Maison de la francophonie d'Ottawa

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…

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…

Al Qahwa

Al Qahwa is a Toronto-based ensemble inspired by the spirit of the great Middle Eastern coffee houses — gathering places…

Judy Collins: with special guest Garnet Rogers

Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a fi…

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…

Conscious Wave presents Dinzy (MTL)

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…

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…

Droit devant - Les Chansonniers d'Ottawa

Les Chansonniers d’Ottawa are proud to present their new show, Droit devant! A vibrant performance where music and motio…

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

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…

Modern Disco

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…

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…

Toddler Tuesdays

Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…

I'm a Soulman - A Tribute to the Blues Brothers

Chris and Geoff Dahl, real brothers from London, Ontario, shared the stage with some of the world's top R&B legends incl…

ONCE

Once is an enchanting, heartfelt musical about an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant whose chance encounter sparks a t…

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…

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…

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…

Alyssa Edwards – Thanks For Everything Tour 2026

Presented by Live Nation. To RuPaul, Thanks for Everything, Alicia Edwards A heartwarming and hilarious wild ride throug…

90’s DANCE PARTY [Vol. 3]

Presented by Super Taste Ottawa

Orléans Craft Beer Festival

Craft beer, great food, live music, and good times with friends at a lively outdoor festival.

Saravah Brazilian Festival

Immerse yourself in the lively music, arts, dance, food, culture and heritage of Brazil with Saravah! Join Saravah Brazi…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Toddler Tuesdays

Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…

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…

August John + Sun Dried Flies

UK Pink Floyd Experience - the authentic tribute to Floyd

Featuring songs from every one of Pink Floyd’s 15 studio-album legacy. Performed by top-flight musicians, the UK Pink Fl…

GANNA: with DIVKA

Ukrainian-born, Berlin-based singer and composer GANNA (Ganna Gryniva) blends Ukrainian folk traditions, jazz-tinged arr…

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…

Pique #20

Eadsé

Eadsé is a Wendat singer-songwriter based in the Laurentians and a 2025–2026 Révélation Radio-Canada artist. Having amas…

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…

The Great Rhythmobile Adventure: Kinderconcerts Series

This theatrical performance features percussionists creating different rhythms using all sorts of everyday objects. This…

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…

UK Pink Floyd Experience - the authentic tribute to Floyd

Featuring songs from every one of Pink Floyd’s 15 studio-album legacy. Performed by top-flight musicians, the UK Pink Fl…

Toddler Tuesdays

Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…

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…

Gizmo

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…

Sir Kingfish + Paradise Sprites + Stendhal Syndrome

A summer evening of premium Ottawa alt-rock: Paradise Sprites (Ottawa dark art-rock): Bandcamp: https://paradisesprites.…

Danielle Allard: Jukebox Lunch Concerts

Singer-songwriter. Chameleon. Her tender voice and her combination of jazz, folk, pop, and blues will leave you pleasant…

2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Thursday, June 18

## Thursday, June 18, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **Wyclef Jean** on OLG Main Stage. ###…

Celeigh Cardinal

Celeigh Cardinal is a JUNO-winning Indigenous singer-songwriter whose rich, soulful voice has earned her national acclai…

2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Friday, June 19

## Friday, June 19, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **BADBADNOTGOOD** on OLG Main Stage. ###…

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…

Becca Stevens Trio

Twice GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Becca Stevens is a genre-defying artist whose work se…

Takuya Kuroda

Kobe-born and Brooklyn-based, trumpeter Takuya Kuroda continues to redefine modern jazz through a relentless, "everyday"…

2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Saturday, June 20

## Saturday, June 20, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer O…

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…

Solstice Hip Hop Showcase

Featuring Thelonious, LOWERCASE, Prince Juno, & Saint Thomas 808sCreativeState presents SOLSTICE, a hip hop showcase on…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Dálava

Dálava, led by vocalist Julia Úlehla and guitarist Aram Bajakian, is a genre-defying ensemble that fuses Moravian folk t…

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 — Wednesday, June 24

## Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **GALACTIC featuring Jelly Joseph** on…

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…

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…

Stéphane Wrembel

Stéphane Wrembel, born in Paris and raised in Fontainebleau, is widely regarded as one of the world’s preeminent guitari…

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 — Thursday, June 25

## Thursday, June 25, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **DOMi & JD Beck** on OLG Main Stage. #…

Brittany Davis & Black Thunder

Black Thunder is the dazzling, fully improvised new offering from Seattle polymath Brittany Davis. Moving away from the…

Avishai Cohen Big Vicious

Avishai Cohen is a globally recognised trumpeter and composer known for his distinctive sound, adventurous spirit, and b…

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…

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…

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…

daltonists

daltonists is an experimental leftfield jam trio whose name references colour blindness, using this concept as a creativ…

Bobby Previte's Pocket Orchestra

Bobby Previte is a composer and performer whose work explores the nexus between notated and improvised music. Previte is…

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…

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…

Tomoki Sanders

2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Saturday, June 27

## Saturday, June 27, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **St. Vincent & The NAC Orchestra** on…

Flore Laurentienne

Rooted in the Québec landscape and inspired by the vastness of the St. Lawrence River, Flore Laurentienne creates a rich…

Myra Melford’s Fire & Water Quintet

Acclaimed pianist and composer Myra Melford brings together a powerhouse quintet of leading improvisers for a project th…

The Ostara Project

The Ostara Project, led by award-winning bassist Jodi Proznick, showcases the strength and creativity of Canadian women…

Ooh Fest

Ooh Fest: music, art, skating & streetwear turn Skate & Play into a creative summer takeover!

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 — Sunday, June 28

## Sunday, June 28, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **Ibrahim Maalouf** on OLG Main Stage. ##…

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…

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…

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…

Broadway Bound Youth Musical Theatre

The stage is set! Broadway Bound Youth Musical Theatre (BBYMT) presents a high-energy musical number featuring local you…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Thursday, July 9

## Thursday, July 9, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Cody Johnson** 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…

2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Friday, July 10

## Friday, July 10, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Limp Bizkit** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage #…

TAYLOR SWIFT : The Eras Tour

## Calling all Ottawa's Swifties! Hailed as Québec’s very own Taylor Swift, he electrifies audiences with his acclaimed…

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…

2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Saturday, July 11

## Saturday, July 11, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **HARDY** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage ####…

2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Sunday, July 12

## Sunday, July 12, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **The Lumineers** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…

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…

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…

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…

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…

2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Wednesday, July 15

## Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Conan Gray** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…

Puuluup

Musicians Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson direct the vibrations of the talharpa’s horsehair strings through effects, using…

2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Thursday, July 16

## Thursday, July 16, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Lord Huron** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…