Downtown Ottawa
Events
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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 […]
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LOL Ottawa Comedy Festival
3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaLOL Ottawa Comedy Festival brings three nights of stand up comedy to venues across the city, featuring some of the funniest voices in Canada and beyond. The festival runs from intimate club sets to bigger showcase performances through July 25. Ticket prices vary by venue and show. This event suits comedy fans looking for a […]
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Chamberfest 2026 – Signature Series
FeaturedLarge-scale collaborations between world-renowned chamber musicians as part of Ottawa Chamberfest's summer festival. The Signature Series is sponsored by Bytek Volkswagen & Carling Volvo. Event details can change, so verify […]
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#OttFestLive After Five
Free monthly festival pop-up series across downtown Street Seats locations. July's lineup includes the Ottawa International Busker Festival at Somerset & Cambridge, Capital Pride at Bank & Waverley, and Indian Food Festival Ottawa at Bank & MacLaren. No ticket required. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before attending.
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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 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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Mamma Mia!
Touring Broadway production of the ABBA jukebox musical, running multiple evening performances. A classic night-out show for couples or groups. Event details can change, so verify with the organizer before […]
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Ottawa International Busker Festival
Downtown Ottawa fills with acrobats, magicians, musicians and dancers for the Ottawa International Buskerfest on Sparks Street. The free outdoor festival brings together street performers from around the world for […]
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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 […]
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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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Live from the Booth
Live from the Booth turns Sparks Street into a free outdoor DJ party every Saturday night through the summer. The weekly series showcases Ottawa's electronic music scene with local DJs spinning sets in the heart of downtown. This week's date falls on August 15, running from 8 PM to 10 PM at The Booth between […]
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