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

Ottawa Bluesfest with Conan Gray

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

Cirque du Soleil - Luzia

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

💫 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

Jimmy Carr

 Wed, 21 Oct TD Place Arena

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

Alyssa Edwards – Thanks For Everything Tour 2026

 Fri, 05 Jun at 08:00 pm Algonquin Commons Theatre

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

Mamma Mia! (Touring)

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

The Great Gatsby (Touring)

 Sun, 13 Sep at 07:30 pm National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

Mamma Mia! at Ottawa, ON

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

Nicky Romero in Ottawa

 Sun, 28 Jun at 10:00 pm

Bob the Drag Queen - Now Clap! at Bronson Centre

 Fri, 16 Oct at 07:00 pm Bronson Centre

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen

 Fri, 05 Jun at 09:00 pm Knox Church CAD 37 to 91

🇧🇷Saravah Brazilian Festival 3rd edition 🇧🇷 LINE UP ANNOUNCED!

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:30 am OTTAWA sign

Matteo Lane at National Arts Centre

 Fri, 06 Nov National Arts Centre

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

 Fri, 30 Oct at 06:30 pm First Baptist Church Ottawa CAD 30 to 78

Mamma Mia!

 Mon, 27 Jul at 07:00 pm Southam Hall at 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

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

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

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

 Tue, 23 Jun 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

Jesse Cook in Gatineau

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

John Cleese

 Fri, 09 Oct at 11:30 pm National Arts Centre

The King's Singers

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

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

 Wed, 19 Aug at 07:00 pm The Bronson

STAMPEDERS in OTTAWA

 Thu, 15 Oct at 07:30 pm Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe - Théâtres Meridian à Centrepointe

Ottawa's Next Drag Superstar - Week 6 - Decades of Chance

 Thu, 04 Jun at 08:00 pm The Lookout Bar & Nightclub CAD 7 to 23

Candlelight: Tribute to Phil Collins

 Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm Knox Church CAD 59 to 82

Layton Giordani in Ottawa

 Sun, 28 Jun at 10:00 pm

THE BROTHERSHIP (Interbalactic Funk)+ DYSTOH + DJs Full Time Groove

 Fri, 05 Jun at 08:00 pm House of TARG CAD 23

Ibrahim Maalouf in Ottawa

 Sun, 28 Jun at 06:00 pm Confederation Park

Kokoroko in Ottawa

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

Alexander Shelley - Mahler's Resurrection at National Arts Centre

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

Canada's Circus Spectacular

 Fri, 10 Jul at 07:00 pm TD Place Arena

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

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

Yeison Landero & Lady La Profeta (Colombia)

 Thu, 16 Jul at 07:30 pm National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts (1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada)

Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up!

 Fri, 06 Nov at 07:00 pm National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

Sapphic night with Wysteria Root feat. Special guests- 11:30pm

 Fri, 12 Jun at 11:30 pm The Lookout Bar & Nightclub CAD 17

The Great Gatsby - Theatrical Production

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

John Bishop at Algonquin Commons Theatre

 Fri, 23 Oct at 08:00 pm Algonquin Commons Theatre

Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm Knox Church CAD 44 to 86

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

 Sat, 19 Sep at 07:00 pm First Baptist Church Ottawa CAD 34 to 79

Ottawa's Next Drag Superstar - Semi-Final - Opposites Attract

 Thu, 18 Jun at 08:00 pm The Lookout Bar & Nightclub CAD 7 to 23

Ibrahim Maalouf

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm Confederation Park

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

 Fri, 17 Jul at 08:30 pm The Gladstone Theatre CAD 34 to 70

Candlelight: In Too Deep

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

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

KOKOROKO | Ottawa Jazz Festival 2026

 Wed, 24 Jun at 10:30 pm Confederation Park

Kawaii After Dark | Saints & Sinners | Halloween Edition

 Sat, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts CAD 28

Mamma Mia! at Ottawa, ON

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

The Great Gatsby - The Musical - Ottawa

 Tue, 08 Sep at 11:30 pm National Arts Centre

Storgårds, Beethoven, Dvořák & Élisabeth Pion's Debut | et les débuts d’Élisabeth Pion

 Wed, 04 Nov at 08:00 pm 1, rue Elgin St., Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1P 5W1

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

Joshua Baraka Live in Ottawa

 Sun, 21 Jun at 06:00 pm The Palace CAD 33 to 321

Swing on the Hill | Swing sur la Colline

Sat, 20 Jun at 03:00 am Peace Tower Ottawa

Take It to the Limit - The Music & Legacy of the Eagles in Ottawa - NIGHT 2!

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

Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime – The Final Chapter

 Sun, 08 Nov at 08:00 pm 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K2G 1V8

Classic Albums Live Tribute Show: Madonna - The Immaculate Collection

 Thu, 20 Aug Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

Miguel de Armas Music on the Canal / Musique sur le Canal

 Sat, 04 Jul at 04:30 pm Rideau Canal

The Pretty Reckless

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

Allison Russell at Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

 Sun, 25 Oct at 08:00 pm Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

tin constellations + Quiet Sky

 Fri, 12 Jun at 09:00 pm 555 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1R 5K1

JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

The Jury Experience – The Killer AI

 Fri, 26 Jun at 06:00 pm Kailash Mital Theatre CAD 30 to 72

illScarlett

 Fri, 12 Jun Bronson Centre

Stewart Goodyear in recital | en récital

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

The Jury Experience – Death on the Port Side

 Sat, 18 Jul at 05:00 pm Kailash Mital Theatre CAD 30 to 70

Paper Moon Theatre Presents: Rock Of Ages

 Wed, 17 Jun at 06:00 pm Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

Parabolus - Complete TOOL Experience | Ottawa, ON

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

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

 Sun, 27 Sep at 04:00 pm Kailash Mital Theatre CAD 32 to 73

Wintersleep

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

DRAGGED

 Thu, 04 Jun at 08:00 pm Laugh Lounge CAD 23

Amit Tandon - Halwa at Algonquin Commons Theatre

 Sat, 15 Aug at 07:30 pm Algonquin Commons Theatre

OTTAWA DANCE DIRECTIVE 15 YEARS | COMPAGNIE ODD IN PERFORMANCE

 Thu, 04 Jun at 07:30 pm Ottawa Dance Directive / ODD BOX / Arts Court CAD 32 to 44

The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:00 pm Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

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

1999 The Ultimate Prince Experience

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

A Seance Spectacular... at OTTAWA FRINGE

 Fri, 19 Jun at 08:30 pm ODD Box Free

A Wickedly Musical Summer Camp (Ages 5–12) | Kanata

 Mon, 10 Aug at 09:00 am Stagecoach Performing Arts School Ottawa West

The East Pointers in Ottawa

 Sun, 08 Nov at 07:30 pm National Arts Centre

Avi Avital in Ottawa

 Sat, 11 Jul at 07:30 pm Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Center

Live Jazz & Burlesque @ Night Oat (Anniversary Show)

 Fri, 26 Jun at 08:30 pm Night Oat (Gladstone) CAD 31

Disney Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide

 Thu, 29 Oct at 07:00 pm Canadian Tire Centre

BOP Fest

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am Strathcona Park Free

John Malkovich

 Sun, 11 Oct at 12:00 am National Arts Centre

“ Kings of Kulture” hosted by Miss Patience Plush.

 Thu, 02 Jul at 08:00 pm The Lookout Bar & Nightclub CAD 9

Dominican Bachata workshop with Carolina Bustamante

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 am 122 - 250 City Centre Ave, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1R 6K7

Shelley, Grimaud & Gershwin: Stravinsky's The Firebird

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

Pique #20 - 5-year anniversary!

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

Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue at Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

 Fri, 07 Aug at 08:00 pm Southam Hall at National Arts Centre

Double programme : The Paul Weber Band et Monette (trio)

 Sun, 21 Jun at 01:45 pm Rainbow Bistro

Honeymoon Suite

 Sat, 08 Aug at 07:00 pm Hard Rock Casino Ottawa

Mike Rud & Roddy Ellias: Guitar Geniuses

 Sun, 05 Jul at 02:00 pm 275 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1S 5Y2

Suraras do Tapajós & JØY Brandt (Brazil)

 Sat, 18 Jul at 07:30 pm National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts (1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada)

Grease Live Concert and Music of 50s and 60s

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

Real McCoy, Turbo B. in Ottawa

 Sat, 10 Oct at 07:00 pm

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

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