Concerts & Live music
Events
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Akoustik
Akoustik is a free summer concert series presented by the Vanier BIA at St. Charles Market, featuring a different folk, soul, indie, or acoustic artist each week. Evenings run from […]
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Otoboke Beaver
Otoboke Beaver brings its breakneck punk garage energy from Kyoto to The Bronson for a high volume night of Japanese language rock. The quartet is known for razor sharp hooks […]
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Flávia Nascimento and Tio Chorinho
Flávia Nascimento and Tio Chorinho bring a vibrant blend of Brazilian choro, samba, and forró to the NAC's Wood Terrace as the sun sets over the canal. Tio Chorinho, Canada's […]
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Punjabi Virsa
Punjabi Virsa 2026 brings Manmohan Waris, Kamal Heer, and Sangtar live to the Algonquin Commons Theatre in Nepean. Since its launch in 2004, the show has become a staple of Ottawa's Punjabi cultural calendar. Tickets start at $45 and up. It suits fans of Punjabi music looking for a live concert experience. Event details can […]
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Sechile Sedare
Sechile Sedare, a Dene sibling duo of songwriters, brings contemporary roots music to the NAC's Wood Terrace as the sun sets over the canal. The group blends storytelling with heartfelt songwriting rooted in their Northwest Territories heritage. Admission is free but space is limited to 400 guests on a first come, first served basis, so […]
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Grace Petrie
FeaturedUK folk songwriter Grace Petrie brings her politically charged, razor sharp lyricism to the NAC's Fourth Stage for two nights. Her LGBTQ anthem Black Tie has racked up 1.5 million […]
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Turkwaz & Medusa
FeaturedTurkwaz and Medusa Quartet unite eight musicians for a free open air concert on the NAC's Wood Terrace overlooking the Rideau Canal. The two groups fuse Sufi devotional songs, Balkan […]
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Under The Stars
FeaturedSpectrasonic presents Under The Stars, a two day local music festival in the SAW courtyard featuring single and album release shows. The August 14 lineup includes The New Hires, Scary Bear Soundtrack, Elle Sherlock and Linhri. The festival runs at Club SAW in the ByWard Market, with a severe weather backup location inside the venue. […]
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PANDA FEST V
FeaturedPANDA FEST V packs 22 bands across three days into the Dominion Tavern on York Street, right in the ByWard Market. The fifth edition of the music festival showcases Ottawa's […]
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Bistrofest 2026
Bistrofest brings free local live music to the patio of the Hog's Back Grill & Bistro overlooking Hog's Back Park. The August 15 show features Baby Richman as part of an eight date series spotlighting 24 local bands this summer. Music runs from 6 PM to 9 PM, with food and drink available at the […]
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