Downtown Ottawa
Events
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Mamma Mia!
1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaTouring 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 attending.
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Ottawa International Busker Festival
46 1/2 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaDowntown 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 three days of live entertainment. It runs from 11 AM to 5 PM daily from August 7 to 9, right in the heart of the […]
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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
Featured1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1 Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaTurkwaz 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 traditions and reimagined string quartet arrangements into a sound they call Hagerophony. Shows run at 7:30 PM on August 11, 12 and 13, accessible directly […]
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Live from the Booth
46 1/2 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaLive 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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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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Th3rd Fridays – All-Styles Dance Battle
55 ByWard Market Square, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaTh3rd Fridays turns ByWard Market Square into an open air dance battle featuring local street dancers competing across all styles. The free monthly series was launched by Moov Ottawa Dance to give performers a stage and the public a way to connect through music. It runs on the third Friday of the month with a […]
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City Hall Salsa
110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaCity Hall Salsa gathers dancers at Ottawa City Hall for an evening of salsa lessons followed by open social dancing. The event includes two salsa workshops for beginners and experienced dancers alike, followed by two hours of social dancing. It is held in downtown Ottawa and welcomes all skill levels. A related salsa series also […]
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Capital Pride Parade
FeaturedVarious streets, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaThe Capital Pride Parade celebrates Ottawa's 2SLGBTQIA+ community with colourful floats and spirited performances through the downtown core. A Grand Marshal and Honoured Group lead the festivities along the parade […]
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