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  • Satellite Birdhouse Jukebox Lunch Concerts

    Ottawa folk-rock duo Satellite Birdhouse, a 2026 Capital Music Awards Group of the Year nominee, performs a free 40-minute outdoor lunchtime concert at the NAC as part of the Jukebox Lunch Concert series. Stacy DuBois and Troy Huizinga bring story-driven, harmonically rich songs inspired by Joni Mitchell and the Indigo Girls to one of Ottawa's […]

    Free

  • Illscarlett: Celebrating 20 Years of EPdemic

    Illscarlett marks the 20th anniversary of their debut album EPdemic with a hometown concert at the Bronson Centre, supported by Zoo Legacy and The Divetones in an all-ages licensed show presented by Spectrasonic and Live 88.5. The Ottawa ska-rock band built their reputation in the mid-2000s with EPdemic and this anniversary show is a celebration […]

    CA$37

  • Afro Jazz (vol. 3) with the John Dapaah Quintet

    The John Dapaah Quintet delivers a soulful two-hour live concert blending Afrobeats, highlife, compa, and jazz in an intimate congregational venue in Ottawa's west end. The five-piece ensemble features piano, alto sax, guitar, bass, and drums weaving West African rhythms with jazz in a night designed for music lovers seeking something vibrant and joyful. Tickets […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • 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