Concerts & Live music
Events
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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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La Famille Leblanc
La Famille Leblanc brings Acadian and Celtic roots music to the NAC's Wood Terrace for a free open air concert overlooking the Rideau Canal. This family of musicians plays 19th century Acadian tunes on concertina, whistle, fiddle and piano, tracing a journey from Poitou to Louisiana to Canada's east coast. Shows run at 7:30 PM […]
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Songs from the Shed
Songs from the Shed turns lunchtime on Sparks Street into a free concert with local singer-songwriters performing outdoors. The series runs every Tuesday and Thursday through the summer, with this week's shows falling on August 18 and 20. Each set runs from noon to 1:30 PM at The Shed between Bank and O'Connor Streets. It's […]
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Nostalgia Music Festival
Nostalgia Music Festival fills LeBreton Flats with tribute band performances celebrating the hits of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Acts pay homage to artists like Elton John, Led Zeppelin, Madonna, KISS, and Rush across multiple stages. The outdoor festival includes food and drink vendors plus large format screens for clear sightlines from any spot on […]
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Orléans Unplugged
FeaturedOrléans Unplugged is a free outdoor concert series bringing a different local performer to the east end of Ottawa each week. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chair or […]
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The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
2477 Kaladar Ave, Ottawa, ON K1V 8B9 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe Red Jumpsuit Apparatus brings its 20th anniversary Don't You Fake It tour to Overflow Brewing Co. Special guest bands Calling All Captains and Losers Club round out the bill for the night. The show celebrates the mid 2000s alternative album that defined the band's breakout sound. It takes place at the Kaladar Avenue taproom […]
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David Suzuki’s Playlist
FeaturedDavid Suzuki curates and hosts a live playlist with the NAC Orchestra, mixing classical works with Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. The program moves from Mendelssohn and Beethoven to contemporary songs and includes a world premiere arrangement of Carmen Braden's Imaginal, with conductor Henry Kenne…
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Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference
Hear Afro-Cuban rhythms and Latin jazz from Rachelle Behrens, Anh Phung & Civil Lizard and the Orlando Cardoso Trio. The conference celebrates Canada's multicultural diaspora with concerts, workshops, panels and networking sessions, running September 25 to 27. The Friday concert runs 8:00 PM to 10:0…
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Symphony in Your Neighbourhood
FeaturedThe NAC Orchestra plays an accessible hour of classics and pop favourites in a relaxed neighbourhood concert. Conductor Léa Moisan-Perrier leads works by Mozart and Haydn alongside Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah and music from Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters. The concert runs about one hour with no intermi…
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Gogol Bordello
FeaturedGogol Bordello headlines a live show at History Ottawa on Wednesday, September 30. Supporting acts are That Handsome Devil and Pons. The show starts at 7:00 PM at 47 Rideau Street and tickets are sold through Ticketmaster Canada. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attendin…
