Downtown Ottawa
Events
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The Prime Rib Big Band
The Prime Rib Big Band performs a full evening of classic big band swing and jazz at Irene's Pub, one of Ottawa's most beloved and longest-running live music venues in the Glebe neighbourhood. The ensemble is described as spectacular and energetic, specializing in soulful big band performances that fill a room. Tickets are available through […]
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Ottawa BlackJacks vs. Winnipeg Sea Bears
The Ottawa BlackJacks host the Winnipeg Sea Bears in another Canadian Elite Basketball League home game at the Arena at TD Place, just two days after the Vancouver Bandits matchup. Tickets and parking add-ons are available through Ticketmaster. The Arena at TD Place seats thousands and provides an electric live sports atmosphere in the heart […]
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The Listros – Into The Otherside Tour
The Listros bring their Into The Otherside Tour to the 27 Club in the ByWard Market for a rock show with doors opening at 7 PM. The 27 Club is a well-regarded intimate live music venue in Ottawa's ByWard Market neighbourhood, known for hosting a mix of emerging and established Canadian acts. Tickets are available […]
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Te Tangi a Te Tūī | Maori cirque theatre work
A stunning Maori cirque theatre work performed in Te Reo Maori, telling the allegorical story of Aotahi and her son Piri as they navigate powerful supernatural beings representing the colonial […]
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JINJER Duel North America 2026
Ukrainian heavy metal powerhouse JINJER brings their Duel North America 2026 tour to the Bronson Centre Theatre with support from Entheos in what is expected to be a high-energy performance from one of the most technically accomplished metal bands on the international scene. JINJER is known for vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk's extraordinary vocal range and the […]
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Family Man, Neon Ghosthouse
Family Man and Neon Ghosthouse perform a punk and indie double bill at the 27 Club in the ByWard Market, with doors opening at 7 PM. The 27 Club is one of Ottawa's most active small-capacity live music venues and consistently hosts touring punk and indie acts alongside local support. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster […]
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Macbeth (Robert Lepage)
Robert Lepage reimagines Shakespeare's Macbeth by transplanting the medieval Scottish tragedy into the world of 1990s Quebec biker gangs, with Cawdor Castle becoming a rural motel and Birnam Wood a […]
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Nature Nocturne: Wild Colour
Nature Nocturne returns to the Canadian Museum of Nature for its first event of the 2026-27 season, themed around Wild Colour in partnership with the museum's new special exhibition of […]
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Doors Open Ottawa 2026
Doors Open Ottawa returns for its 24th anniversary with the theme Doors to the Past: Bytown's Bicentennial Journey, giving free access to 90-plus historic and modern Ottawa buildings that are […]
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2026 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards
Canada's highest distinction in the performing arts is celebrated at a gala evening at the NAC's Southam Hall, honouring the 2026 GGPAA laureates including set and costume designer Susan Benson, […]
