July 2026 Events (465 events)
Browse festivals, concerts, cultural events, sports, and more in Ottawa during July 2026.
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Heavy Lungs (UK punk)
Presented by Spectrasonic all ages admitted, 19+ w/ photo ID to drink Heavy Lungs bring raw, loud and uncompromising ene…
STOMP!
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
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…