Walking into the Canadian Tire Centre, there were fans of all ages, cowboy hats side by side with casual concert‑goers, streaming in. The opening acts–Chase Matthew, Alana Springsteen, and Karley Scott Collins–had already warmed up the crowd, laying down a mix of energy, charm, and strong vocals that primed Ottawa for what was to come.
On Wednesday night, the Korn: Kanada Tour 2025 kicked off at the Canadian Tire Centre, with Loathe opening, Gojira in the mid‑slot, and Korn closing the night.
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 already the weekend and there’s plenty on the go so let’s dive right in!
It was a heavy metal night at Canadian Tire Centre on Sunday with Volbeat and Wage War opening for Three Day’s Grace.
The Canadian Tire Centre turned into the club on Monday night as Nelly, Ja Rule, and Chingy brought their “Where the Party At” tour to Ottawa. The capital was the second stop on the nationwide tour so far, which has been a high-energy celebration of Nelly’s 25-year career, with many special guests and moments.
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats delivered a wildly entertaining performance at the Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday night, as part of their South of Here Tour. The show featured a mix of their soulful rock and blues-infused tracks, captivating the crowd with their dynamic stage presence.
Long-term success is an elusive goal for most bands, so it is remarkable that Canada’s Our Lady Peace has been at it for 30+ years, selling several million albums along the way. In recognition of that milestone anniversary, Raine and the band have embarked on a cross-Canada tour, bringing along their pals Collective Soul as openers, as well as Canada’s Wintersleep for a few of the Ontario shows.
Even those of us who aren’t big fans of winter are happy to see the canal opened, which means we can officially enjoy winter! Details below on how to check canal skate conditions and openings/closures, but also lots of indoor activities if you need to warm up.
Bundle up and prepare to get festive: we are full on into the holiday events this weekend!
Earlier this week, the Canadian Tire Centre was transformed into a mesmerizing winter wonderland as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) made their way to Ottawa with their highly-anticipated holiday tour for the first time in 12 years. Blending rock, classical, and theatrical elements, TSO always delivers a performance to get concertgoers into the spirit of the […]
Last night, the Canadian Tire Centre was brought to life with a stacked lineup of Evanescence, Halestorm, and The Warning.
Avril Lavigne’s Greatest Hits Tour rolled into Ottawa on Aug. 14, and the show was a dynamic celebration of her storied career and a re-living of early 2000s nostalgia.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of his wildly successful album Rebel Yell, Billy Idol brought his Rebel Yell 2024 Canadian tour to the Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday night, and he even brought Canada’s own 80s icons Platinum Blonde along for the ride.
The “Cali to Canada” tour brought Snoop Dogg’s West Coast aura to the Canadian Tire Centre.
