Festivals

Apt613’s day planner, Spotify playlist, and an interview with CHVRCHES’s Martin Doherty.

For live music lovers, the countdown to Ottawa Bluesfest is like the countdown to Christmas, and as the days tick down, the anticipation builds.

The Roots took to the TD Ottawa Jazzfest stage last night and showed us why the legendary Philadelphia hip-hop crew is among the greatest touring bands on earth.

Ottawa’s BLAKDENIM play RBC Bluesfest on Friday July 12 at 6pm

Showcasing original independent works from Ottawa-Gatineau and around the world, Mirror Mountain Film Festival screenings take place at Arts Court Theatre from July 26–27, 2019.

Norah Jones headlined a sold-out concert at Jazzfest on Tuesday night.

Ottawa jazz fans are in for a special treat this week, as Hayden Chisholm makes his long awaited return to North America with two unique performances on Wednesday and Thursday night.

USS closed out the 2019 Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival at Mooney’s Bay Park.

Chicago headlined a sold-out Sunday night in the park at Jazzfest.

Welcoming Ottawa Week continues until June 30, 2019.

After a fantastic Day 2 Friday that turned into a massive East Coast kitchen party with Alan Doyle, Day 3 of the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival Saturday features another trio of Canadian artists.

Judith Hill headlined opening night of the 2019 Jazzfest

David Currie: Beyond the Pale delves into a family’s emotional struggle as some begin leaving their traditional homeland to seek out the promise of New York City and the American dream.

Some of Ottawa’s best events are when the many East Coast expats get together for a kitchen party in their adoptive city.

Colin Noden: “Olive was at capacity the night we went. I’d advise getting your tickets to this touching experience ASAP.”