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Singer-songwriter Matt Hansen brings The Orchid Tour to the Bronson Centre on Saturday night. The Ottawa stop sits between tour dates in Montreal and Toronto. The show starts at 7 […]

Canadian pop-rock favourites Barenaked Ladies play Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Ottawa, their first Ottawa show since 2022. The Scarborough-formed band is known for its witty alt-pop rock catalogue. The […]

The NAC Orchestra performs Steve Hackman's Brahms X Radiohead, a symphonic fusion of OK Computer and Brahms's First Symphony. The piece features full orchestra and three solo vocalists, with conductor […]

The Ottawa Jazz Orchestra marks John Coltrane's centennial with three nights of big band tribute on the NAC Fourth Stage. The 19 musician program features Africa/Brass and a full big […]

Rising stars of the Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio perform beloved arias and ensembles by Mozart, Verdi, Wagner and more at the NAC. The program includes favourites from La traviata, […]

Dominican-born, Quebec-raised singer-songwriter Maritza performs ¿Quién eres?, a musical journey about resilience sung in Spanish and French. Expect folk, soul, indie and Latin influences with string-led organic arrangements. Tickets are […]

Canadian pianist Chloé Dumoulin performs Metamorphoses, a solo recital about musical transformation, in the Master Piano Recital Series. The series, directed by Roland Graham, spotlights accomplished and emerging pianists. Tickets are $45. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Twenty-five musicians of the FILMharmonique Orchestra perform newly arranged music from the hit indie game UNDERTALE, synced with gameplay on a big screen. The concert travels through the Ruins, Snowdin, Waterfall, Hotland and New Home. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster as final sale, with Under30 tickets for $15. It is a must for gamers and […]

Sámi joiker Hildá Länsman and Finnish producer Tuomas Norvio fuse ancient luohti singing with modern electronic soundscapes on the NAC Fourth Stage. Their improvised live sets move between the tundra and the dance floor. Tickets are $20, with Under30 tickets for $15. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

The Ottawa Chamber Orchestra opens its 2026 to 2027 season with Echoes of Old Europe, a Sunday afternoon concert at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre. Founded in 1992, the OCO is a chamber-sized symphony orchestra drawn from the local music community. Tickets are $25. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.