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July 2026 Events (242 events)

Browse festivals, concerts, cultural events, sports, and more in Ottawa during July 2026.

Found 44 events in Downtown (Music)
Canada Day
#festival#free#family
Tue 30 Jun
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Canada Day

ByWard Market District · Downtown

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…

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Shelley, Ehnes, Altstaedt: Clara, Robert, Johannes: Coda
#music
Thu 2 Jul
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Shelley, Ehnes, Altstaedt: Clara, Robert, Johannes: Coda

National Arts Centre — Southam Hall · Downtown

Three things to know: Explore the personal and artistic ties that bound three giants of German Romanticism: Johannes Bra…

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Broadway Bound Youth Musical Theatre
#festival#free#family
Sat 4 Jul
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Broadway Bound Youth Musical Theatre

George Street & York Street Plazas · Downtown

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

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Miguel de Armas: The Feeling of Free
#music
Sat 4 Jul
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Miguel de Armas: The Feeling of Free

National Arts Centre — Along the Rideau… · Downtown

El español sigue al texto en inglés Miguel de Armas is an internationally acclaimed Cuban pianist, composer, and arrange…

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The Collected Strands: Room for Wonder: The Feeling of Free
#music
Tue 7 Jul
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The Collected Strands: Room for Wonder: The Feeling of Free

National Arts Centre — Atrium O’Brien · Downtown

Bring your lunch and join Collected Strands for a free noon hour concert in the Atrium! This newly-formed group who get…

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KILLABEATMAKER: The Feeling of Free
#music
7 Jul ~ 9 Jul
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KILLABEATMAKER: The Feeling of Free

National Arts Centre — Wood Terrace · Downtown

El español sigue al texto en inglés Spend your night with us taking in the sunset and vibing to music! Access our terrac…

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KILLABEATMAKER: The Feeling of Free
#music
Wed 8 Jul
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KILLABEATMAKER: The Feeling of Free

National Arts Centre — Atrium O’Brien · Downtown

El español sigue al texto en inglés Brown bag lunches don’t have to be dull! Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in…

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Los Vega: The Feeling of Free
#music#family
Thu 9 Jul
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Los Vega: The Feeling of Free

National Arts Centre — Atrium O’Brien · Downtown

El español sigue al texto en inglés Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab…

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2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Thursday, July 9
#music#festival#outdoor
Thu 9 Jul
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2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Thursday, July 9

LeBreton Flats · Downtown

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

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Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Live in Concert: with the NAC Orchestra
#music#francophone
9 Jul ~ 11 Jul
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Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pe…

National Arts Centre — Southam Hall · Downtown

Presented in English with French subtitles Please note that Under30 tickets are limited for these performances. The Nati…

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2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Friday, July 10
#music#festival#outdoor
Fri 10 Jul
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2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Friday, July 10

LeBreton Flats · Downtown

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

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TAYLOR SWIFT : The Eras Tour
#2slgbtqia+#americana#concert
Fri 10 Jul
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TAYLOR SWIFT : The Eras Tour

The Gladstone Theatre · Downtown

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

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OK Naledi: The Feeling of Free
#music#dance#family
Sat 11 Jul
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OK Naledi: The Feeling of Free

National Arts Centre — Along the Rideau… · Downtown

OK Naledi is a high-energy, Afro-Fusion music group based in Ottawa. Rooted in Motswana heritage, OK Naledi weaves raw e…

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2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Saturday, July 11
#music#festival#outdoor
Sat 11 Jul
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2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Saturday, July 11

LeBreton Flats · Downtown

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

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2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Sunday, July 12
#music#festival#outdoor
Sun 12 Jul
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2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Sunday, July 12

LeBreton Flats · Downtown

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

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Postcards from Paris: Music from the Belle Époque: The Feeling of Free
#music#francophone
Tue 14 Jul
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Postcards from Paris: Music from the Belle Époque: The Feeli…

National Arts Centre — Atrium O’Brien · Downtown

Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…

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Benin International Musical: The Power of Vodoun at the Heart of Modern Music
#music
Tue 14 Jul
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Benin International Musical: The Power of Vodoun at the Hear…

National Arts Centre — Babs Asper Theatr… · Downtown

BIM (Benin International Musical) brings together five musician‑vocalists who share stories of the African continent and…

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Rum Ragged: The Feeling of Free
#music
14 Jul ~ 15 Jul
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Rum Ragged: The Feeling of Free

National Arts Centre — Wood Terrace · Downtown

Spend your evening taking in the sunset colours and listening to the best free beats! Access our terrace directly from E…

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Rum Ragged: The Feeling of Free
#music
Wed 15 Jul
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Rum Ragged: The Feeling of Free

National Arts Centre — Atrium O’Brien · Downtown

Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…

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2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Wednesday, July 15
#music#festival#outdoor
Wed 15 Jul
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2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Wednesday, July 15

LeBreton Flats · Downtown

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

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Puuluup
#music
Wed 15 Jul
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Puuluup

National Arts Centre — Babs Asper Theatr… · Downtown

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

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2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Thursday, July 16
#music#festival#outdoor
Thu 16 Jul
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2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Thursday, July 16

LeBreton Flats · Downtown

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

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Yeison Landero with special guest Lady La Profeta: Axé Summer WorldFest
#music#free
Thu 16 Jul
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Yeison Landero with special guest Lady La Profeta: Axé Summe…

National Arts Centre — Wood Terrace · Downtown

Spend your night with us taking in the sunset and vibing to music! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Street, the ca…

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2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Friday, July 17
#music#festival#outdoor
Fri 17 Jul
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2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Friday, July 17

LeBreton Flats · Downtown

## Friday, July 17, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Ella Langley** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…

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Dystoh featuring Guiss Guiss Bou Bess: Axé Summer WorldFest
#music#dance#francophone
Fri 17 Jul
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Dystoh featuring Guiss Guiss Bou Bess: Axé Summer WorldFest

National Arts Centre — Fourth Stage · Downtown

Axé Worldfest and the National Arts Centre join forces to present the 2nd edition of Axé Summer WorldFest 2026 to celebr…

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Deusas Da Kizomba - 3rd Edition
#live-music
Fri 17 Jul
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Deusas Da Kizomba - 3rd Edition

Club SAW · Downtown
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Primary Colours: The Feeling of Free
#music
Sat 18 Jul
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Primary Colours: The Feeling of Free

National Arts Centre — Along the Rideau… · Downtown

Primary Colours is a Canadian piano trio that builds from the traditions of jazz, with influences from modern acts like…

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2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Saturday, July 18
#music#festival#outdoor
Sat 18 Jul
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2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Saturday, July 18

LeBreton Flats · Downtown

## Saturday, July 18, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **Gwen Stefani** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stag…

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JØY Brandt featuring Suraras Do Tapajós: Axé Summer WorldFest
#music
Sat 18 Jul
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JØY Brandt featuring Suraras Do Tapajós: Axé Summer WorldFes…

National Arts Centre — Fourth Stage · Downtown

Axé Worldfest and the National Arts Centre join forces to present the second edition of Axé Summer WorldFest 2026 to cel…

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2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Sunday, July 19
#music#festival#outdoor
Sun 19 Jul
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2026 Ottawa Bluesfest — Sunday, July 19

LeBreton Flats · Downtown

## Sunday, July 19, 2026 Lineup Daily lineup at LeBreton Flats. Headliner: **The Guess Who** on RBC Stage. ### RBC Stage…

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Brìghde Chaimbeul: The Feeling of Free
#music
Tue 21 Jul
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Brìghde Chaimbeul: The Feeling of Free

National Arts Centre — Atrium O’Brien · Downtown

Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…

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Brìghde Chaimbeul: A master of the Scottish smallpipes
#music
Tue 21 Jul
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Brìghde Chaimbeul: A master of the Scottish smallpipes

National Arts Centre — Fourth Stage · Downtown

Haunting, entrancing, breathtaking, beautiful – this open-eared, understatedly virtuosic performer is transforming and c…

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Flávia Nascimento and Tio Chorinho: The Feeling of Free
#music
21 Jul ~ 23 Jul
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Flávia Nascimento and Tio Chorinho: The Feeling of Free

National Arts Centre — Wood Terrace · Downtown

Texto em português após o inglês Spend your night with us soaking up a sunset! Access our terrace directly from Elgin St…

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Flávia Nascimento and Tio Chorinho: The Feeling of Free
#music
Wed 22 Jul
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Flávia Nascimento and Tio Chorinho: The Feeling of Free

National Arts Centre — Atrium O’Brien · Downtown

Texto em português após o inglês Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a…

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Ottawa Chamberfest 2026
#music#classical#festival
22 Jul ~ 2 Aug
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Ottawa Chamberfest 2026

Dominion-Chalmers United Church & Variou… · Downtown

The world's largest chamber music festival returns for two weeks of 120+ concerts featuring leading international ensemb…

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La Pambelé: A new approach to old-school salsa
#music
Thu 23 Jul
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La Pambelé: A new approach to old-school salsa

National Arts Centre — Babs Asper Theatr… · Downtown

El español sigue al texto en inglés La Pambelé is a salsa brava orchestra redefining Colombia’s tropical and alternative…

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Miguel de Armas: The Feeling of Free
#music
Sat 25 Jul
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Miguel de Armas: The Feeling of Free

National Arts Centre — Along the Rideau… · Downtown

El español sigue al texto en inglés Miguel de Armas is an internationally acclaimed Cuban pianist, composer, and arrange…

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Heavy Lungs (UK punk)
#music#live-on-elgin#downtown
Sun 26 Jul
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Heavy Lungs (UK punk)

LIVE! on Elgin · Downtown

Presented by Spectrasonic all ages admitted, 19+ w/ photo ID to drink Heavy Lungs bring raw, loud and uncompromising ene…

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Chamberfest’s Bring the Kids!: Beth Silver & Jenna Richards
#music#family
Mon 27 Jul
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Chamberfest’s Bring the Kids!: Beth Silver & Jenna Richards

National Arts Centre — Atrium O’Brien · Downtown

Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…

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The Oxbow Trio: The Feeling of Free
#music
Tue 28 Jul
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The Oxbow Trio: The Feeling of Free

National Arts Centre — Atrium O’Brien · Downtown

Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…

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Kimmortal
#music
Tue 28 Jul
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Kimmortal

National Arts Centre — Fourth Stage · Downtown

Queer Filipinx Kimmortal's artistry is defined by its subversive energy and grounded vulnerability, navigating between s…

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Mamma Mia!
28 Jul ~ 2 Aug
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Mamma Mia!

National Arts Centre — Southam Hall · Downtown

A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise…

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Sechile Sedare: The Feeling of Free
#music#family
28 Jul ~ 30 Jul
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Sechile Sedare: The Feeling of Free

National Arts Centre — Wood Terrace · Downtown

Spend your evening discovering Canadian talent under the setting sun! Access our terrace directly from Elgin Street, the…

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Sechile Sedare: The Feeling of Free
#music#family
Wed 29 Jul
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Sechile Sedare: The Feeling of Free

National Arts Centre — Atrium O’Brien · Downtown

Enjoy a free, music-filled midday break in the O'Brien Atrium. Bring your meal, grab a spot, and experience incredible l…

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