From August 14 to September 20, the Downtown BIA, in collaboration with Aire Commune and AMASHOWZA, is turning this central space into a high-energy hub of art, music, and culture. Think DJs under the stars, live performances, sweat-worthy fitness classes, buzzing markets, and epic weekend vibes. Whether you’re catching a show, grabbing drinks with friends,  … Read more

The WOW Festival is a dynamic day showcasing a fully integrated healthcare system that equally prioritizes mental, physical, and substance use health. Each September, over 200 organizations and 2,000+ attendees connect with services supporting every pathway to wellness.

Experience Dief the Chief: October ’62, a captivating theatrical journey 75 feet underground at the Diefenbunker. Follow Canada’s 13th Prime Minister, John Diefenbaker, as he navigates the tense Cuban Missile Crisis, revealing the personal and political challenges faced during history’s closest brush with nuclear war. This unique blend of storytelling and history, performed by Pierre  … Read more

City Sounds Live brings free, family-friendly concerts to neighbourhoods across Ottawa, showcasing diverse local emerging artists in partnership with BIAs and community curators. These inclusive outdoor performances create vibrant gathering spaces that spark community spirit, welcome residents and visitors alike, and inspire spending in nearby businesses.

Hard Rock Cafe Ottawa offers live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night, with performances on the Council Oak Stage starting at 9:30 PM.

Over the course of a year, 12 playwrights—1 per month—from Vancouver to Caraquet were chosen by 12 theatre companies to join a writing relay with mysterious rules, the main one being to write about and during the night. This show presents a collage of these writers’ nocturnal endeavours, compiled into one thrilling theatrical happening to  … Read more