For all the fall lovers, it’s the start of the most wonderful time of the year, and as always, there’s no better way to mark the end of festival season than with a big finale, and CityFolk should deliver just that. Just like CityFolk consistently delivers great nights, Apt613 will be consistently delivering all your festival coverage with daily previews so you know what to expect, and photos from the night before so you know what you missed.
For the past 38 years, the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon festival has been inviting guests to take in the views of the region’s landscape, enjoy live performances, and take part in their Beauce Carnaval Amusement Park. This year, they are adding one more night of fun and an additional stage to their festival.
The inaugural YOWFEST, full of Ottawa’s biggest hip-hop and rap artists, is taking place at Lansdowne Park right at the end of summer, featuring over a dozen artists on each day of the festival.
With the release of her album Crushed, out today, Emma Gabriel proves that the new wave of Ottawa RnB starts with her. Across seven tracks, Gabriel dives into life as a teenager. And that’s fresh for her—the alternative RnB singer is only 20 years old.
When Lindsay Schindler celebrated her birthday this past October, she wasn’t expecting that one of her gifts would be finding out the band she’s part of had been nominated for a Canadian Folk Music award. Now, Lindsay and band members Tara Dunphy, Andrew Kosty, Kenneth Palmer, and Myke Phillips are making their way to Ottawa’s own Red Bird for a celebratory performance on Aug. 10.
Katy Perry’s show at the Canadian Tire Centre was an electrifying spectacle – equal parts theatrical production, pop opera, and heartfelt performance. See photos from the performance here.
It’s not too late to check out the Kemptville Street Piano Summer Concert Series. The series runs until Aug. 23, with free local and out-of-town blues, jazz, and folk talent every Saturday at 1pm, rain or shine.
In her debut album what a way to pass the time, Ottawa-based indie folk pop artist hannah vig delivers a track list that contains a mix of emotions and musical genres, creating a meaningful album of self-discovery in your young adulthood.
If you’re starting to feel the post-Bluesfest withdrawals, The 27 Club has just the fix for some high octane live music with a triple bill featuring a few well-known locals and the return of an Aussie favourite. And if you were at Bluesfest, you’ve definitely seen the posters for this show all over town.
Bluesfest 2025 may have ended for the summer, but it lives on in photos! Relive the final night of the festival through these photos.
“Nothing has killed live music and nothing will kill it,” says Bluesfest founder Mark Monahan.“There’s no end to the growth of people who want to go out and see live music.” Read Sopha Lall’s article about live music thriving in Ottawa.
In case you missed last night’s Bluesfest performances, here’s a look through our photographers’ lenses.
It was Day 7 of Bluesfest, featuring headlining act Green Day, and you can relive all the moments here with our Gig Photos.
From rock mainstays like Daughtry to blues up-and-coming legends like Christone Ingram, there’s lots of music for everyone this Saturday, including those who want their “blues” in Bluesfest.
Check out our photos to relive last night’s best Bluesfest moments.
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