Music Events in Ottawa
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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
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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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
Harmonic Generation presents "Kaleidoscope of Voices"
Ottawa a cappella ensemble Harmonic Generation performs contemporary covers by Jacob Collier, Walk off the Earth, Chappe…
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…
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…
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…
Bud Light Escapade Music Festival 2026
Escapade Music Festival returns for its 16th anniversary — three days of EDM at RA Centre Grounds, June 26–28, 2026. Hea…
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…
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…
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…
Weekly Drum Circle
Weekly community drum circle at the Bronson Centre — no musical experience needed and drums are provided. A judgment-fre…
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…
The Academy for Musical Theatre Summer Series 2026
Inspiring musical theatre presented by artists aged 7-18 Presented by The Academy for Musical Theatre
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…
Community Town Hall for CHUO 89.1 FM
Presented by the "Restore CHUO" Campaign Group
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…
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…
Rita Baga, une paillette à la fois
Presented by the Ottawa Public Library
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 #…
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…
Frequency Shift Two Stage Event
Karaoke Night at the Legion
Whether you’re a rock star, a shower singer, or just here to cheer on your friends, Karaoke Night is always a good time!…
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…
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 ####…
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…
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…
2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Sunday, July 12
## Sunday, July 12, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **The Lumineers** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…
Surf, Shake & Stomp / Surfez la vague et tapez du pied
Get in the swim of things and make a splash! Explore moving to the beat and finding your own rhythm.*Drop-in program. Ag…
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…
Music Trivia
Trivia starts at 7PM - first come first served! Tickets: FREE EVENT Music trivia night featuring questions about current…
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…
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 — 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…
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…
Jeremy Olander with Spacecamp
City & SpaceCamp present JEREMY OLANDER inside City At Night on Friday July 17th (EXTENDED HOURS), with support from Ale…
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…
Craft Beer and Music
What’s better than a great local craft beer on a hot summer afternoon? Being Unsupervised while enjoying a great local c…
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…
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…
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…
The Escapist Music
The Escapist Music is a solo singer-songwriter delivering original alternative pop-rock songs that pair heartfelt lyrics…
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…
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…
Intro to Ukulele Workshop (Ages 7-12)
Students will learn basic chords and strumming rhythms as well as the anatomy of the ukulele. For ages 7 to 12 . Registr…
Brìghde Chaimbeul: A master of the Scottish smallpipes
Haunting, entrancing, breathtaking, beautiful – this open-eared, understatedly virtuosic performer is transforming and c…
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…
Surf, Shake and Stomp
Get in the swim of things and make a splash! Explore moving to the beat and finding your own rhythm. Registration requi…
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…
Ottawa Chamberfest 2026
The world's largest chamber music festival returns for two weeks of 120+ concerts featuring leading international ensemb…
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…
The World's Greatest Tribute to The Traveling Wilburys!
Don’t miss this spectacular salute to the supergroup of all supergroups, The Traveling Wilburys: George Harrison, Tom Pe…
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…
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…
Red Dragon Warhammer Tournament – 2000 pt 40k 5 player teams
2000 pt 40k 5 player teams July 25th – 26th, 2026. New player friendly! Lunch not included. Players pack to come. Space…
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…
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…
The Songbird Coven Songwriter Series Summer Bash & Fundraise…
An intimate night of original songs and stories from a lineup of Ottawa songwriters, raising funds to keep the Songbird…
Heavy Lungs (UK punk)
Presented by Spectrasonic all ages admitted, 19+ w/ photo ID to drink Heavy Lungs bring raw, loud and uncompromising ene…
Punjabi Virsa Live 2026
Presented by OM Media Group, [PERFORMED IN PUNJABI]. *This event is presented in Punjabi Punjabi Virsa 2026 Ottawa featu…
STOMP!
"WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC
“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC THE BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 TOUR Weird Al brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock…
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…
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…
Kimmortal
Queer Filipinx Kimmortal's artistry is defined by its subversive energy and grounded vulnerability, navigating between s…
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…
Sechile Sedare: The Feeling of Free
Spend your evening discovering Canadian talent under the setting sun! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Street, the…
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…
"What Do You Want To Eat For Dinner?" Premiere
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…
Dance Party 2000
Presented by Super Taste Ottawa
NOICE! Vol. 1: A Night Of Inuit Circumpolar Excellence
Presented by Qamanik Records with the support of Debaser
Community in C: A Free Outdoor Festival Finale
Presented by Ottawa Chamberfest
Royale Lynn
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…
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…
Intro to Ukulele Workshop (Ages 7-12)
Students will learn basic chords and strumming rhythms as well as the anatomy of the ukulele. Ages 7-12. Registration re…
Live Music at Broadhead Brewery
Come join us for some tunes, brews and BBQ every Friday! This week we’re rocking with Ryan King. All are welcome, no cov…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ottawa Stomp Music Festival
Get your tickets to the 2026 Ottawa Stomp Music Festival Aug 14-16 @ Metcalfe Fairgrounds.
Roxanne Goodman: The Feeling of Free
Get ready for an unforgettable performance with Roxanne Goodman! A magnetic entertainer with a voice that moves effortle…
Barbatuques with Victor Anastacio
Experience the richness and diversity of Brazilian music through the Brazilian Grooves Concert Series, featuring outstan…
Caipirinha Society
Presented by Caipirinha Society
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…
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…
Deep Purple
There simply aren’t enough superlatives to properly acknowledge the contribution Deep Purple has made to rock music. Hav…
Anónimas & Resilientes: Experience bullerengue
From the deep countryside of Colombia’s Afro-descendant Maroon Caribbean emerges Anónimas & Resilientes, a collective of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Wiggles: Tree of Wisdom Spectacular!
Due to popular demand: The Wiggles have added a 2nd show. Two Shows on Wednesday, August 26th New Show @ 2:30PM Evening…
RTG Production: Sweetnotes Biyaya Concert
Presented by RTG Production. Sweetnotes Music is a celebrated Filipino husband-and-wife duo, Jeffrey “BJ” Bactong Jr. an…
Heydoo Live in Concert
Presented by Digital Zone Canada. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin College…
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…
Daily Ka Kaam Hai by Aakash Gupta
Presented by Reality Entertainment, [PERFORMED IN HINDI]. *This event is presented in Hindi Live in Ottawa for the first…
The Great Gatsby
The party’s roaring in Ottawa! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Enterta…
2026 Ottawa Jazz Festival — Wednesday, September 9
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at Confederation Park. Headliner: **FASOCANA**. Festival Lineup 7:00 pm…
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary
Presented by Algonquin Commons Theatre, F7 Live. The magic dance continues. On the heels of a successful global tour to…
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’…
The Furious Bongos: Tribute to Frank Zappa featuring Chad Wa…
The incredible Frank Zappa tribute band, The Furious Bongos, will be performing in Ottawa. This American group, making t…
An annual tribute to honor Ziad Rahbani’s legacy
Silent auction in the lobby 7 pm Show begins at 8 pm Join us for the annual tribute “Haydi Bas Tahiyyeh” هيدي بس تحيه —…
SOS: The ABBA Experience September 2026
Presented by Cantabo Entertainment. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin Colleg…
The Unedited Woman
Experience the raw power of local truth at the Unedited Woman’s 4th Annual Curated Performance Series. This is not your…
Delilah Bon
Matinee Café: Wild Remedy
Join us for an afternoon of entertainment and delicious treats with Wild Remedy, a trio of Ottawa-born musicians with a…
Matinée Café: Wild Remedy
Join us for an afternoon of entertainment and delicious treats with Wild Remedy, a trio of Ottawa-born musicians with a…
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…
SOLD OUT: Fast Train Union with special guests The Vice Para…
Ottawa’s own hard rock powerhouse, Fast Train Union, are bringing their thunderous live show to Orléans! The band will h…
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…
Kanata Farmers Market + Live Music + Petting Farm | Septembe…
Where fresh finds, friendly faces, and local vibes come together. This time the fun is double! The market will host a Pe…
Sabbath Revisited - Tribute to Black Sabbath
The tribute band SABBATH REVISITED has travelled back in time to 1970. After some intensive research, they’re now ready…
New Life
This jazz-rock musical is a powerful dramedy about a woman rebuilding herself and her family after her abusive husband d…
THE BXY TUR by SINUHE LIBEN
Take It To the Limit - Tribute to the Eagles
Acclaimed tribute band Take It to the Limit makes a spectacular return, bringing the timeless sound of the Eagles to lif…
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…
25 fois Franco, 25 fois les Jeux
Join us for a grand celebration of the Francophonie as we mark both Franco-Ontarian Day and the 25th anniversary of the…
The Truth – Crois-moi
Presented by CedDX Enterprise. The Truth – Crois-moi is not just a concert, but an immersive musical experience centered…
Rheostatics
Rheostatics have been one of Canada’s most original and unpredictable bands since forming in 1979. With a dozen acclaime…
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…
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…
Sawyer Hill
Metric with Broken Social Scene & Stars
Canadian Indie Icons Announce All the Feelings Tour Longtime friends and acclaimed Canadian indie bands Metric, Broken S…
Pat Metheny – SIDE-EYE III+
Presented by MODO-LIVE. Pat Metheny, born August 12, 1954, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, has stood at the forefront of mode…
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…
Queen: It's a Kinda Magic
Are you ready to rock?! Direct from Australia, the hit tribute returns to Canada in 2026—bigger, better and louder than…
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…
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram – The Hard Road Tour
Presented by LiveNation. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “the undisputed future of the blues,” Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is…
Heartbroken & Bootleg Creedence
BOOTLEG CREEDENCE - Canada's Premier Tribute CCR! Presents the timeless sounds of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John…
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…
Relive the Music 50s, 60s & 70s Show
Presented by S. A. M. PRODUCTIONS LTD.. *Algonquin College Students receive $10.00 off their ticket* (Valid Algonquin Co…
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…
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…
Rock Alive - Rock Riff & Rebellion
SKYTRACKER CANADA LIMITED presents ROCK ALIVE — an electrifying live music experience celebrating the spirit of rock in…
The Black Keys
The story of Ohio Players—The Black Keys ’twelfth studio album and a record unlike any other in their long ride through…
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…
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…
Chris Funk: Redefining Wonder
Simon Cowell said: “I’ve never seen anything like it!“ The wonderist himself has traveled the world sharing his style of…
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…
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…
The Last of the Duke Street Kings
The Last of the Duke Street Kings is one of the premier Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band tributes in North Americ…
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…
Waahli - Soap Club
With his ancestral rhythms, captivating performances and incisive lyrics, Waahli presents an alternative hip-hop that ta…
Day of the Dead Festival
Canada’s largest Day of the Dead 10th anniversary at ByWard Market: music, art, food.
Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Conc…
Disney Concerts, Disney+ and AEG Presents jointly revealed tour dates and on-sale information for the next “Worlds Colli…
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…
Maryna Krut
Maryna Krut is a Ukrainian singer and virtuoso of the bandura, a Ukrainian string instrument that looks like a cross bet…
Matinée Café: A Concert To Remember With Grey Jazz Big Band
For this Remembrance Day, the Shenkman Arts Centre hosts an intimate, afternoon performance featuring the sounds of the…
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…
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…
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
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…
The Great Canadian Roadtrip – Michelle Wright, Doc Walker an…
## Join these three top Canadian country stars, in one foot -stomping show. Be wowed by a stage full of country supersta…
Kelly Bado
Born in the Ivory Coast, Kelly’s songwriting captures the beauty of the languages and rhythms she has encountered on her…
Solitary Man - Celebrating the Music of Neil Diamond
Will Chalmers is a multi award-winning tribute artist and has been in the music industry for over 30 years. He has been…
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…
Maritza: ¿Quién eres?
El español sigue al texto en inglés ¿Quién eres? (Who are you?), singer–songwriter Maritza’s show proposes a musical jou…
Upinnaq-ᐅᐱᓐᓇᖅ A Beautiful Christmas - Susan Aglukark
Upinnaq is Inuktitut for (to feel) peace, calm and awe, all of these together... Join Susan Aglukark for a night of your…
UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony
UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony is an unforgettable concert experience featuring the most memorable themes from th…
Tom Lavin & The Legendary Powder Blues - Blame it on the Blu…
For over four decades Powder Blues has been Canada’s leading blues band. The mix of swing, blues, jazz, rock & roll and…
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…
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Classic Troubadours - The Songs of Sheryl Crow & Stevie Nick…
Experience the magic of two rock icons in one unforgettable night! Jacob Moon presents a trio of incredible female artis…
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…
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…
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…
Jazzy Little Christmas
Have yourself a Jazzy Little Christmas with the John Dapaah trio, Michael Curtis Hanna and Roxanne Goodman With the fest…
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…
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…
Handel's Messiah
One of Ottawa’s most beloved holiday traditions returns to Southam Hall: Handel’s Messiah, with its ecstatic “Hallelujah…
Marc Hervieux – Nostalgia Noël
The logical continuation of the Nostalgia 1 and 2 project could only be a Christmas album. Christmas time is clearly the…
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…
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…
Le fantôme dans la machine – A Duceppe production
Invited to the set of a TV show, Rousse gets the surprise of her life: the team has arranged a reunion with her brother,…
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…
ABBAMANIA and Night Fever with Special Guests
ABBAMANIA is the world’s number one production of Abba. The show consists of studio musicians that recreate Abba live in…
ABBAMANIA and Night Fever with Special Guests
ABBAMANIA is the world’s number one production of ABBA. The show consists of studio musicians that recreate Abba live in…
Beverly Glenn-Copeland: with Owen Pallett
Celebrating four decades since the release of his groundbreaking album Keyboard Fantasies, Beverly Glenn-Copeland return…
Hilary Duff
Ahead of her highly anticipated new album, luck… or something, arriving next Friday, February 20, multiplatinum global s…
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…
Whisky Wonderland 2027
Eastern Ontario’s newest and largest whisky event Whisky Wonderland Join us at TD Place February 2027 for a weekend-long…
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…
Hells Bells
Since their electrifying inception in 1994 in the heart of Toronto, Hells Bells has soared to become the World’s Longest…
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…
Les Voisines - Le Gros Orteil
It is the story of two neighbors who share a common courtyard. The two women are very different, even antagonistic. One…
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…
Real Love: Kenny and Dolly Tribute
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of country music magic! Real Love, the world's #1 Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton T…
SOLITARY MAN - Celebrating the Music of Neil Diamond
Will Chalmers is a multi award-winning tribute artist and has been in the music industry for over 30 years. He has been…
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…
SCARAMOUCHE - Celebrating the music of Queen
A dynamic Queen tribute band hailing from the heart of Ontario! With a passion for capturing the legendary energy and vo…
Morgan Wallen Tribute UK
Matt Ramsey is one of the UK's most experienced live performers, with over two decades of professional stage experience…
Diane Tell: Tournée 50 i’aime anniversaire
“I don’t like anniversaries. Christmas, even less... and I was born on Christmas Eve! Between the turkey and the present…
Garth and Shania Tribute Show
An unforgettable evening featuring two incredible tribute acts: Alyssa Dupuis as Shania Twain in Still the One, and Les…
Zale Seck - Africa Yéwoulen
Discover the mesmerizing rhythms of Dakar with Zale Seck. Step into a world where music becomes a gateway to the vibrant…
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…
Taproom Trivia
Exercise your grey matter each and every Wednesday night. We know the poster says 6 pm but realistically we wait for eve…
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…
Summer Dance Night
Great music, good company, cold drinks, and a dance floor waiting for you. Join us for a fun Friday night at the Orléans…