La Famille Leblanc
2026-08-18 09:00 - 2026-08-20 05:00 UTC | 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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 on August 18, 19 and 20, accessible directly from Elgin Street, the canal or the Mackenzie King Bridge. LSQ interpretation is available at the August 20 performance. Space is limited to 400 guests on a first come, first served basis, so an early arrival and a folding chair are recommended. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Songs from the Shed
2026-08-18 12:00 - 2026-08-20 13:30 | 46 1/2 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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 a relaxed way to catch live local talent while grabbing lunch downtown. The series continues weekly through October 8. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Nostalgia Music Festival
2026-08-19 09:00 - 2026-08-23 22:00 | Kichi Zībī Mīkan, Ottawa, ON, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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 the grounds. A VIP cabaret style seating section with private bar service and washrooms is also available. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

Orléans Unplugged
2026-08-28 09:00 - 22:00 | 290 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa, ON, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Orléans 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 grab a bite from a nearby patio while listening to live music. The relaxed evening series runs on Centrum Boulevard in Orléans. It offers a casual, no cost way to enjoy local talent through the summer. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
2026-08-29 09:00 - 22:00 | 2477 Kaladar Ave, Ottawa, ON K1V 8B9, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The 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 in Ottawa. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
