Concerts & Live music
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Indie/alternative music festival kickoff at Live on Elgin, strong local music scene, energetic nightlife crowd |
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Make sure to catch an incredible music show from this Concert Series this fall and winter. Featuring Canadian and international artists, this season’s Concert Series is sure to be one […]
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Acclaimed indie folk singer-songwriter Leith Ross performing live. Special guest Wyatt C. Louis. All ages, licensed venue. Known for emotionally resonant lyrics and atmospheric folk soundscapes. |
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World-renowned Canadian violinist James Ehnes celebrates his 50th birthday with a solo recital of his favourite works, accompanied by pianist Andrew Armstrong. Ehnes holds 12 Juno Awards — the most […] |
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Canadian cellist Bryan Cheng performs two works for solo cello and orchestra: Korngold's Cello Concerto (composed for the 1946 film noir Deception) and Mozart's "Jupiter" Symphony. Conducted by Teddy Abrams. Presented by Audi. Accessible parking available at NAC. 
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World-renowned jazz pianist Brad Mehldau performs solo in the intimate Saint Brigid's Church. Presented by the Ottawa Jazz Festival as a spring pre-festival event. General admission and reserved front-row seating available. All-ages show in a historic heritage venue. Join us on Wednesday May 6th, 2026 at the Saint Brigid's Centre For The Arts for a […] |
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Ottawa band The Box performing live under the "Deux Voix, Une Capitale" billing. 19+ show. Catch Canadian band The Box live at the Bronson Centre as part of the Deux […] |
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Black Flag, the iconic American punk band formed in 1976. 2 sets, 1 night. 19+, doors at 7:30 PM. No refunds. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. |
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10-time Tony Award winner including Best Musical. Based on the Baz Luhrmann film. A theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love — featuring a score of 70+ pop hits. Mature themes, revealing costumes, adult language. Strobe lighting and flashing lights used. Recommended ages 12+. Running time 2 hrs 35 mins with 1 intermission. Tickets […] |
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Contemporary dance work by acclaimed Japanese choreographer and dancer Saburo Teshigawara and his company KARAS. Described by Teshigawara as "a piece created to touch the soul of human beings" — exploring the cycle of life through movement, light, and shadow. Teshigawara performs with longtime collaborator Rihoko Sato. Le Figaro called it "an insane mastery of […] |
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Free lunchtime concert series at the NAC. Francophone pop artist Sophie Grenier performs. Part of the NAC's weekly Jukebox Lunch Concerts series. Free admission. Sophie Grenier, winner of the Breakthrough […] 
Francophone pop artist Andrea Lindsay performs her show D'or et d'argent. Part of NAC's Popular Music and Variety programming. Tickets via NAC. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. |
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K-Man & The 45s are a Rock 'n' Roll Ska band from Montreal. Supporting acts include Joystick, Goat, and Chapter 33. At the Dominion Tavern, Ottawa's home of rock, garage, and punk in the ByWard Market. 19+. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. |
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High-energy Latin pops concert with the NAC Orchestra. Greatest hits of '90s–'00s Latin pop — Enrique Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Santana, Ricky Martin, and more. Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez. Vocalists Ender Thomas and Jackie Mendez. José Sibaja on trumpet, Luisito Quintero on percussion. All-new symphonic arrangements. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. 
Francophone jazz concert. Led by bassist/composer Alain Bédard, the Auguste Quartet has toured four continents over 20+ years. New lineup: Erik Hove (alto sax), Marie-Fatima Rudolf (piano), Alain Bédard (bass), Michel Lambert (drums). Six albums including JUNO and ADISQ finalists. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending. |
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La Vida Loca with the NAC Orchestra