Club SAW (Arts Court)
A ~300-capacity performance venue inside Arts Court programming indie concerts, DJ sets, experimental theatre, film, and comedy — run by the SAW artist-run centre.
Features
About
Club SAW is the performance venue run by Galerie SAW — Ottawa's long-standing artist-run centre — inside the Arts Court building at Daly and Nicholas. The space functions as a cutting-edge room for new music, independent film and video, experimental theatre, and gallery programming. It's where Ottawa's most adventurous artistic work happens.
The room holds just under 300 standing, with an additional 200 available when the outdoor courtyard opens up — a total of about 500 for festival-style events.
What to Know
- Capacity: ~300 standing (500 with outdoor courtyard)
- Stage: 12 × 22 feet, accessible
- Facilities: Licensed bar, green room, deployable pop-up gallery walls, all-gender washrooms
- Tech: Professional sound, lighting, projection
Programming
- Indie concerts (local and touring)
- DJ sets
- Stand-up comedy showcases
- Experimental theatre
- Film screenings and festival work
- Artist talks and gallery exhibitions
Visitor Information
- Tickets: Via SAW or event organizers
- Accessibility: Accessible stage and facilities
- Good for: Experimental, emerging, and festival programming
Getting There
- Address: 67 Nicholas Street (Arts Court complex)
- Transit: Close to Rideau Station
- Parking: Nearby lots and street parking
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