Capital Music Week

When I saw the lineup outside of an unsuspecting building 15 minutes before show time, I knew I was at the right place.

On May 21–22, 2025, Canada After Dark, a two-day nightlife forum, was held as part of Ottawa’s first Capital Music Week (CxMW). Co-presented by Ottawa’s Nightlife Office and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), the event spotlighted Ottawa’s nightlife within both national and international contexts.

Last night, the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) announced its winners for the sixth annual Capital Music Awards.

The city keeps getting greener, and the weather will be heating up again this weekend, in time for some of our favourite spring activities. Whether it’s shopping, catching some live music or sports or just trying something new, get out there and enjoy the city!

The inaugural Capital Music Week got started on Tuesday, and one of the first events was a wonderful display of local talent at the Bronson Centre Music Theatre with an evening of feelgood and dynamic music, featuring Ok Naledi, Kellylee Evans, and The Commotions.

The inaugural Capital Music Week (CxMW) has just been announced for May 20–25, and it promises to be a major celebration not only of Ottawa’s music scene, but its entire nightlife.