Music Events in Downtown - May 2026
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Community Sip & Swap
Presented by Colours of Mama, Support Sistem + OCTEVAW
Metro Jazz
Doors at 8:30pm. Jazz starts 9pm. Tickets: CAD $15 Sairyo [Whole House Show]
Bodies In The Sun
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…
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…
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…
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…
Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards®—including Best Musical! Enter a world of s…
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…
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…
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…
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Toddler Tuesdays
Singing, dancing, games, story time and more! Toddler Tuesdays are the perfect morning activity for children aged 18 mon…
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…
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…