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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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 streams, and she has toured supporting Billy Bragg and Frank Turner. Shows run at 7:30 PM on August 11 and 12 in the intimate Fourth […]
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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 […]
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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 local band community, with Kevin's Hot Chicken food vending on site. The August 14 lineup runs from 6:30 PM to 11:45 PM at the tavern'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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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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