Concerts & Live music
Events
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Punjabi Virsa
1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaPunjabi 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 Ottawa's Punjabi cultural calendar. Tickets start at $45 and up. It suits fans of Punjabi music looking for a live concert experience. Event details can […]
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Sechile Sedare
1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaSechile 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 songwriting rooted in their Northwest Territories heritage. Admission is free but space is limited to 400 guests on a first come, first served basis, so […]
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Grace Petrie
Featured1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaUK 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 […]
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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 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. […]
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PANDA FEST V
Featured33 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5S7, Canada Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaPANDA 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 […]
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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
1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaLa 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 […]
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Songs from the Shed
46 1/2 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaSongs 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
Kichi Zībī Mīkan, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaNostalgia 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, […]
