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  • Shelley, Grimaud & Gershwin & Stravinsky’s The Firebird

    Conductor Alexander Shelley leads his final season with the NAC Orchestra in a stunning double-bill pairing Gershwin's jazz-infused piano concerto with Stravinsky's cinematic ballet score The Firebird. Celebrated pianist Helene […]

  • Reverend Horton Heat & The Surfrajettes

    Psychobilly legends Reverend Horton Heat, widely considered the greatest act in the genre, perform with surf rock opener The Surfrajettes at Overflow Brewery for a high-energy night of rockabilly and […]

  • 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 and a chaotic, high energy live show. Tickets start at $47 and up through the venue. This show suits fans of punk and garage rock […]

    $ & up47

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

    $ & up45

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • Grace Petrie

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    UK 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 […]

    CA$19
  • Turkwaz Medusa

    Turkwaz & Medusa

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    Turkwaz 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 […]

  • Under The Stars

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    Spectrasonic 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. […]

  • 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 […]

    Free