Performing-arts Events in Ottawa

Check out happening performing-arts events all around Ottawa, ON

Cirque du Soleil Luzia at St. Laurent Shopping Centre

 Sat, 12 Sep St. Laurent Shopping Centre

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at The ByWard Market

 Sun, 03 May at 12:00 pm 55 By Ward Market, Ottawa, ON K1N 9C3, Canada

💫 BLUESFEST 💫

 Fri, 10 Jul at 12:00 pm West Centretown

Cirque du Soleil: Luzia - Ottawa

 Thu, 10 Sep at 11:30 pm St Laurent Shopping Centre

Moulin Rouge at Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

 Tue, 12 May at 07:30 pm Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

Cirque du Soleil - Luzia

 Wed, 09 Sep at 07:00 pm Under The Big Top - St. Laurent Shopping Centre

Ottawa Bluesfest with Conan Gray

 Wed, 15 Jul at 09:00 pm LeBreton Flats Park

Not Dead Yet! - John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50 at Babs Asper Theatre at National Arts Centre

 Sat, 10 Oct at 07:30 pm Babs Asper Theatre at National Arts Centre

James Ehnes in Recital at National Arts Centre

 Sun, 03 May at 08:00 pm National Arts Centre

The National Ballet of Canada - Procession at Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

 Thu, 23 Apr at 08:00 pm Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

"In Story and Song" by Andy Kim and Dan Hill

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe - Théâtres Meridian à Centrepointe

Nicky Romero in Ottawa

 Sun, 28 Jun at 10:00 pm

2026 Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival Competition Pow Wow

 Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 pm Wesley Clover Parks

National Ballet Of Canada: Procession

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

Mamma Mia! (Touring)

 Thu, 30 Jul at 07:30 pm National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

Sooshi Mango at National Arts Centre

 Fri, 08 May at 08:00 pm National Arts Centre

Judy Collins at Babs Asper Theatre at National Arts Centre

 Fri, 29 May at 07:30 pm Babs Asper Theatre at National Arts Centre

Orleans, Ontario | April 25, 2026 | Shenkman Arts Centre

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm Shenkman Arts Centre / Centre des arts Shenkman

Mamma Mia! at Ottawa, ON

 Sat, 01 Aug at 02:00 am Southam Hall at National Arts Centre - Ottawa, ON

Jesse Cook in Gatineau

 Fri, 02 Oct at 08:00 pm Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy

Orleans, Ontario | April 24, 2026 | Shenkman Arts Centre

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm Shenkman Arts Centre / Centre des arts Shenkman

Alexander Shelley Conducts Mahler's "Resurrection" at National Arts Centre

 Thu, 25 Jun at 08:00 pm National Arts Centre

Kokoroko in Ottawa

 Wed, 24 Jun at 07:30 pm National Arts Centre

Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Live in Concert

 Sat, 11 Jul at 12:00 am National Arts Centre

🇧🇷Saravah Brazilian Festival 3rd edition 🇧🇷 SAVE THE DATE!

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:30 am OTTAWA sign

IAN THOMAS BAND in OTTAWA

 Thu, 07 May at 07:30 pm Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe - Théâtres Meridian à Centrepointe

Mamma Mia!

 Mon, 27 Jul at 07:00 pm Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

John Malkovich - Their Master's Voice at Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

 Sat, 10 Oct at 08:00 pm Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Touring)

 Wed, 13 May at 07:30 pm National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

Not Dead Yet! - John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50

 Fri, 09 Oct at 07:30 pm National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

Alexander Shelley - Mahler's Resurrection at National Arts Centre

 Wed, 24 Jun at 08:00 pm National Arts Centre

The King's Singers

Sat, 11 Jul at 02:00 pm Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre

Monster Spectacular

 Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm Canadian Tire Centre USD 57 to 83

National Arts Centre Orchestra: Teddy Abrams & Bryan Cheng - Mozart & Korngold

 Wed, 06 May at 07:00 pm Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

Candlelight : Tribute to Phil Collins

 Sun, 10 May at 07:00 pm Knox Church CAD 39 to 78

National Arts Centre Orchestra: Joana Carneiro - Mendelssohn & Goodyear

 Tue, 26 May at 07:00 pm Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

Ibrahim Maalouf in Ottawa

 Sun, 28 Jun at 06:00 pm Confederation Park

Layton Giordani in Ottawa

 Sun, 28 Jun at 10:00 pm

Zarna Garg - Million Dollar Excuses at Algonquin Commons Theatre

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm Algonquin Commons Theatre

China Crisis, Big Country, The Vapors, The Icicle Works in Ottawa

 Wed, 19 Aug at 07:00 pm The Bronson

National Arts Centre Orchestra: Teddy Abrams & Bryan Cheng - Mozart & Korngold

 Fri, 08 May at 12:00 am National Arts Centre

2026 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards-Prix du Gouverneur général pour les arts du spectacle

 Sat, 06 Jun at 06:30 pm 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1P 5W1

National Arts Centre Orchestra: Alexander Shelley - Mahler's Resurrection

 Tue, 23 Jun at 07:00 pm Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production

 Mon, 07 Sep at 07:00 pm Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

La Vida Loca with the NAC Orchestra / avec l'Orchestre du CNA

 Thu, 21 May at 08:00 pm 1, rue Elgin St., Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1P 5W1

National Arts Centre Orchestra: Enrico Lopez-Yanez - La Vida Loca

 Wed, 20 May at 07:00 pm Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

The Great Gatsby Musical at Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

 Tue, 08 Sep at 07:30 pm Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

✨✨2 hour Intensive Bootcamp Adriano & Samantha World Champs ✨✨

 Sat, 02 May at 03:00 pm Vibe Salsa

Candlelight: A Tribute to Pink Floyd | Ottawa

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm Knox Presbyterian Church Ottawa

Shelley Grimaud and Gershwin and Stravinksys The Firebird at National Arts Centre

 Thu, 18 Jun at 08:00 pm National Arts Centre

Tartan and Red Serge - A Canadian Celtic Showcase

 Sat, 16 May at 03:00 pm Shenkman Arts Centre / Centre des arts Shenkman

Eagles Tribute - Take It to the Limit, Ottawa - NIGHT 2!

 Thu, 24 Sep at 07:00 pm Shenkman Arts Centre / Centre des arts Shenkman

Ibrahim Maalouf

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm Confederation Park

Supremely Shorter (matinee)

 Sat, 16 May at 04:00 pm NAC - National Arts Centre

Mamma Mia! at Ottawa, ON

 Sat, 01 Aug at 03:00 pm Southam Hall at National Arts Centre - Ottawa, ON

Sadriddin – Mela Samanak LADIES NIGHT | Ottawa 2026

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm Layla Banquet Hall CAD 65

The Hunger Games On Stage at National Arts Centre

 Sat, 10 Oct at 08:00 pm National Arts Centre

Tinariwen in Ottawa

 Wed, 16 Sep at 08:00 pm The Bronson

Mozart, Korngold and Bryan Cheng at National Arts Centre

 Thu, 07 May at 08:00 pm National Arts Centre

The Jury Experience – Death by AI: Who Pays the Price?

 Sun, 26 Apr at 05:00 pm Kailash Mital Theatre CAD 30 to 72

Marina Orsini au CNA / at the NAC

 Thu, 28 May at 07:30 pm 1 rue Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1P 5W1

Friday Night Drag with Shea. D. Ladie & Vera- 11:30pm

 Fri, 01 May at 11:30 pm The Lookout Bar & Nightclub CAD 17

The Pretty Reckless

 Sat, 12 Sep at 07:00 pm History - Ottawa

Parabolus - Complete TOOL Experience | Ottawa, ON

 Sat, 10 Oct at 08:00 pm Overflow Brewing Company

The Jury Experience – Death on the Port Side

 Sun, 31 May at 05:00 pm Canadian Museum of History CAD 39 to 65

Candlelight: In Too Deep

 Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm Knox Church CAD 35 to 70

The Brokes: The Strokes Experience

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:30 pm The 27 Club Free

Michael Blaustein

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 pm National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

Ottawa Ladies Night

 Mon, 27 Apr at 07:00 pm 1560 Lagan Wy CAD 33

СПЕКТАКЛЬ «ШКОЛА ДЛЯ ЭМИГРАНТОВ» В ОТТАВЕ

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:00 pm University of Ottawa, Academic Hall

Joshua Baraka Live in Ottawa

 Sun, 21 Jun at 06:00 pm The Palace CAD 44 to 321

4th edition of UNA BULLA: A Cuban Salsa Extravaganza

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm McNabb Recreation Centre CAD 161 to 268

Ottawa Circus Festival

 Fri, 22 May at 05:00 pm 10 Daly Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2, Canada

The National Ballet of Canada – YOU dance Performance for Families (FREE)

 Sat, 25 Apr at 12:00 pm 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1P 5W1

Stewart Goodyear in recital | en récital

 Tue, 07 Jul at 07:30 pm Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre

CRi, DJ Cinema Quartier Latin, LX

 Fri, 15 May at 10:00 pm GRIDWRKS CAD 39

Julie Boulianne Sings Berlioz at National Arts Centre

 Thu, 30 Apr at 08:00 pm National Arts Centre

Miguel de Armas Live

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:30 pm 275 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1S 5Y2

LEAETHER STRIP (Denmark Industrial) + Antigen Shift + Torture Gallery + DJ McFeetus

 Thu, 07 May at 08:00 pm 1077 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1S 3W9

Andrea Lindsay - D'or et d'argent | Ottawa

 Thu, 14 May at 08:00 pm National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts (1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada)

Schubert’s Monumental Ninth Symphony | La monumentale Neuvième de Schubert

 Wed, 29 Apr at 08:00 pm 1, rue Elgin St., Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1P 5W1

Grease Live Concert and Music of 50s and 60s

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:30 pm Shenkman Arts Centre / Centre des arts Shenkman

Pique #20 - 5-year anniversary!

 Sat, 13 Jun at 04:00 pm 10 Daly Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2, Canada

1999 The Ultimate Prince Experience

 Fri, 03 Jul at 07:00 pm Shenkman Arts Centre / Centre des arts Shenkman

Ian Bostridge and Wenwen Du in Recital

 Wed, 06 May at 07:30 pm Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre CAD 45 to 95

Shelley, Grimaud & Gershwin: Stravinsky's The Firebird

 Fri, 19 Jun at 12:00 am National Arts Centre

The Worlds Greatest Tribute to The Traveling Wilburys. In OTTAWA!

 Fri, 24 Jul at 07:30 pm Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe - Théâtres Meridian à Centrepointe

Beyond Magic: Family Magic Spectacular! (2pm)

 Sun, 26 Apr at 02:00 pm OttawaU Theatre (Academic Hall) CAD 25 to 100

J.S. Bach & Andrew Balfour | Ensemble Caprice and / et Ensemble ArtChoral

 Fri, 10 Jul at 07:30 pm Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre

Matinée familiale GRATUITE!

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Parc Major's Hill

Real McCoy, Turbo B. in Ottawa

 Sat, 10 Oct at 07:00 pm

Mööse Knuckle Boylesque: Spring Flings

 Sun, 26 Apr at 08:00 pm LIVE! on Elgin CAD 20 to 24

Elliott BROOD at The Westboro Legion

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 480 CAD 51 to 73

Brandon Woody's UPENDO | Ottawa Jazz Festival 2026

 Sun, 21 Jun at 06:30 pm National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts (1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada)

Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Dazzling Spectacular Show

 Thu, 07 May at 06:00 pm Kailash Mital Theatre CAD 35 to 70

Light and Passion

 Thu, 28 May at 08:00 pm Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre CAD 39 to 71

Art Battle Ottawa - May 7, 2026

 Thu, 07 May at 07:00 pm Overflow Brewing Company CAD 26 to 38

Jane Siberry

 Thu, 23 Apr at 12:00 am National Arts Centre

JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP

 Sat, 13 Jun at 08:30 pm National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

Wintersleep

 Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm Bronson Centre Theatre