Performing-arts Events in Ottawa

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

COMFORTABLY NUMB – CANADA’S PINK FLOYD SHOW

 Sat, 31 Jan at 08:00 pm Algonquin Commons Theatre

& Juliet

 Mon, 23 Mar at 07:00 pm Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

Dance Theatre of Harlem with the NAC Orchestra

 Sat, 31 Jan at 01:00 am National Arts Centre

Dean Lewis at National Arts Centre

 Wed, 04 Feb at 08:00 pm National Arts Centre

James Ehnes in Recital at National Arts Centre

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

Lauren Spencer Smith

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:00 pm Bronson Centre Theatre

& Juliet at National Arts Centre

 Tue, 24 Mar at 07:30 pm National Arts Centre

National Arts Centre Orchestra: John Storgards - Saint-Saens & Thibaudet

 Tue, 10 Feb at 07:00 pm Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

Yotam Ottolenghi at National Arts Centre

 Sun, 01 Mar National Arts Centre

Mamma Mia!

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

National Arts Centre Orchestra at National Arts Centre

 Wed, 11 Feb at 08:00 pm National Arts Centre

The Tragedy of Hamlet - Prince of Denmark

 Tue, 24 Feb at 07:00 pm Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

Snowscreen 2026

 Fri, 06 Feb at 06:00 pm Lansdowne - Aberdeen Pavilion

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

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

Monster Spectacular

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

Les Violons Du Roy at National Arts Centre

 Sun, 08 Mar at 08:00 pm National Arts Centre

Dance Theatre of Harlem at National Arts Centre

 Fri, 30 Jan National Arts Centre

The King's Singers

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

Dirty Dancing In Concert

 Sat, 04 Apr at 08:00 pm National Arts Centre CAD 73

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

Queen of Soul - A Tribute to Aretha Franklin

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 am National Arts Centre

IAN THOMAS BAND in OTTAWA

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

Alexander Shelley - Mahler's Resurrection at National Arts Centre

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

Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Magique at National Arts Centre

 Sat, 21 Feb at 08:00 pm National Arts Centre

Winter Drag N' Bingo at Kichesippi Beer Co!

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm Kichesippi Beer Co CAD 7 to 33

Hearts On Fire – Ottawa Valentine’s Live Music at the Rainbow

 Sat, 14 Feb at 08:00 pm Rainbow Bistro

HAPPINESS MONDAYS: SoulRhythms with Suzan at NAC

 Mon, 02 Feb at 07:00 pm National Arts Centre Free

Steve Hofstetter in Ottawa, ON! (7:30 PM)

 Fri, 15 May at 07:30 pm Bronson Centre CAD 47 to 222

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

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

Storgards, Saint-Saens & Thibaudet at National Arts Centre

 Thu, 12 Feb at 08:00 pm National Arts Centre

Friday Night Drag with Sunshine Glitterchild & Eboni La’Belle- 11:30pm

 Fri, 13 Feb at 11:30 pm The Lookout Bar & Nightclub CAD 17

Dirty Dancing in Concert

 Sun, 05 Apr at 12:00 am National Arts Centre

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

 Thu, 19 Mar at 07:00 pm TD Place Arena

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

 Sat, 14 Feb at 04:00 pm Kailash Mital Theatre CAD 32 to 76

Wintersleep

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:30 pm Bronson Centre

Canadian Stamp and Stomp (Wednesday show)

 Wed, 25 Mar at 08:00 pm NAC - National Arts Centre

National Arts Centre Orchestra: Joana Carneiro - Mendelssohn & Goodyear

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

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

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

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

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

National Arts Centre Orchestra - Storgards, Saint-Saens & Thibaudet

 Thu, 12 Feb at 01:00 am National Arts Centre

Supremely Shorter (matinee)

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

Beyond the Cool

 Thu, 23 Apr at 08:00 pm NAC - National Arts Centre

Mozart, Korngold and Bryan Cheng at National Arts Centre

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

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

 Sat, 07 Feb at 11:30 pm The Lookout Bar & Nightclub CAD 17

Red Bird Live presents Sultans of String!

 Sun, 22 Mar at 08:00 pm Red Bird Live

Messe Solennelle

 Sun, 08 Feb at 02:30 pm Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica CAD 23 to 39

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

 Sun, 15 Feb at 06:00 pm Kailash Mital Theatre CAD 30 to 72

Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Magique

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:00 pm Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

Troupe Vertigo - Cirque Magique at National Arts Centre

 Fri, 20 Feb at 08:00 pm National Arts Centre

4th edition of UNA BULLA: A Cuban Salsa Extravaganza

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

CONCERT: Rival @ 50 & Korngold

 Sun, 29 Mar at 02:00 pm Pavillon Tabaret Hall, uOttawa CAD 5 to 25

Canadian Famous Comedy Tour

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:00 pm Laugh Lounge CAD 17 to 23

Fête Frissons 2026

 Sun, 08 Feb at 11:00 am 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1E 0A1

Piano Masterclass with Chamberfest - Angela Hewitt

 Tue, 03 Mar at 05:00 pm Pérez Hall (PRZ) Free

Leading Ladies Canada Black History Month 2026

 Sun, 22 Feb at 03:00 pm Blu Legacy Convention Centre Free

“Puthie Cinema: Chicago” Hosted by Edith Puthie.

 Thu, 05 Feb at 08:00 pm The Lookout Bar & Nightclub CAD 9

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

 Fri, 20 Mar at 11:00 pm TD Place Arena - Ottawa

Rana Mansour Singing For Iran - Ottawa Feb 1

 Sun, 01 Feb at 08:00 pm Shenkman Arts Centre / Centre des arts Shenkman

Around the World in 80 Minutes – uOttawa Wind Ensemble

 Thu, 12 Feb at 07:30 pm Pavillon Tabaret Hall, uOttawa Free

Celebración de independencia Dominicana

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:00 pm 174 Wilbrod St, Ottawa, ON K1N, Canada

AFRO INFUSED - New Year Celebrations!

 Sat, 31 Jan at 10:30 pm NUVO Lounge 295 C CAD 0 to 214

(KAN) Afro-Cuban Salsa Dance Workshop - Part 2

 Sun, 01 Feb at 04:00 pm MOVATI Athletic Kanata CAD 42

My Fair Lady Goes to Town (Thursday show)

 Thu, 12 Feb at 08:00 pm NAC - National Arts Centre

Julie Boulianne Sings Berlioz at National Arts Centre

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

The Dueling Magicians - March 13 @ 8pm

 Fri, 13 Mar at 08:00 pm The Prescott CAD 35

Burlesque Brunch with Capital Tease

 Sun, 15 Feb at 11:00 am The Robo Lounge CAD 17

Valentine's céilí

 Sun, 15 Feb at 02:00 pm Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts CAD 12 to 23

Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Dazzling Spectacular Show

 Thu, 07 May at 06:00 pm Kailash Mital Theatre CAD 34 to 84

WonderStruck Magic Experience - 8pm

 Fri, 03 Apr at 08:00 pm The Prescott CAD 35

Shelley, Grimaud & Gershwin: Stravinsky's The Firebird

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

InTouch: Immersive Close-Up Magic Show (Ottawa)

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:00 pm Arts Court CAD 58 to 74

WonderStruck Magic Experience - 8pm

 Fri, 10 Apr at 08:00 pm The Prescott CAD 35

A Hyperpop Variety Show: cyberbrats.exe

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:30 pm NUVO Lounge 295 CAD 17

Bruce McCulloch: The Dark Purple Slice Tour

 Fri, 20 Feb at 08:00 pm 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K2G 1V8

Brown University Orchestra - Canada Tour!

 Tue, 24 Mar at 07:00 pm Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre CAD 15

Jaeden Izik-Dzurko Plays Rachmaninoff

 Fri, 20 Mar at 12:00 am National Arts Centre

Hearts at Play - An Afternoon of Improv Games & Sound Healing

 Sat, 14 Feb at 02:00 pm Churchill Seniors Centre

Luca Stricagnoli in Gatineau

 Thu, 28 May at 07:00 pm Salle Jean-Despréz

Mambo Wednesdays February 2026 with Victor Alexis Ottawa

 Wed, 04 Feb at 06:00 pm 211 Avenue Bronson, Ottawa, ON K1R, Canada

Winterlude 2026 ✨FREE SWING DANCE CLASS & SOCIAL DANCE✨

 Fri, 06 Feb at 06:00 pm Confederation Park

La Vida Loca at National Arts Centre

 Fri, 22 May at 08:00 pm National Arts Centre

Adrian Sutherland

 Thu, 19 Mar at 08:00 pm 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K2G 5K7

Love Notes Independent Film Showcase

 Thu, 12 Feb at 05:30 pm Art House CAD 15 to 28

Julie Boulianne at National Arts Centre

 Wed, 29 Apr at 08:00 pm National Arts Centre

Golden Ora Dance Awards 2026

 Sun, 15 Feb at 07:30 pm Sky Lounge

CLASSE DE MAÎTRE // MASTERCLASS - Ilya Poletaev, Piano

 Sat, 31 Jan at 02:00 pm Salle Freiman Hall, Pavillon Pérez Building, uOttawa Free

WonderStruck: Magic & Mentalism Show

 Fri, 06 Feb at 08:00 pm 379 Preston St CAD 44

WonderStruck Magic Experience - 8pm

 Fri, 06 Feb at 08:00 pm The Prescott CAD 35

The Ed Lister Group feat. Petr Cancura

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:30 pm Night Oat

Woman : The Boudoir Celebration

 Sat, 07 Mar at 07:00 pm Brigid's Well Pub CAD 39

Gowan

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 pm Bronson Centre Theatre

Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Magique with the NAC Orchestra / avec l'Orchestre du CNA

 Thu, 19 Feb at 08:00 pm 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P, Canada

The Peter Hum Trio

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:00 pm 275 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1S 5Y2

СПЕКТАКЛЬ "НЕ ВИНОВАТАЯ Я" | ОТТАВА

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:30 pm Kailash Mital Theatre

THE DOOR OPENED WEST Marc Boivin + Sarah Chase

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:30 pm Ottawa Dance Directive / ODD BOX / Arts Court CAD 28 to 40

Dirty Sheep Matinee @ Irene's Pub - Ottawa

 Sun, 01 Feb at 03:00 pm Irene's Pub

Root in Harmony (Pop-Up Singing Circle) | "Landslide" - Fleetwood Mac

 Tue, 17 Feb at 07:00 pm Arts Court (The Courtroom Studio) CAD 26

VERSeFest Volunteer Appreciation and Recruitment Event

 Sun, 01 Feb at 03:00 pm Ottawa Embassy Hotel & Suites

Walk Like a Man

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:00 pm Shenkman Arts Centre / Centre des arts Shenkman

Dvaita–Duality

 Sun, 01 Mar at 06:30 pm Les Lye Studio Theatre CAD 23 to 28