Things to Do in Ottawa in April: Events & Festivals

Sur les pas de Champlain in song…The show begins begins with a journey through wide open spaces and nature, as expressed in the songs of Francophone ...  »

Schubert’s monumental Ninth Symphony anchors the evening with a sweeping, high-energy journey that builds toward a powerful, triumphant finale. The first half explores French romantic intimacy ...  »

Carl Mayotte’s new concert features music from his forthcoming album, Claude. Alongside his band’s signature energy and virtuosity, the show has an added emotional and ...  »

The colourful history of Newfoundland’s fishers and loggers, sealers and whalers is told with story, song and incredible visuals in this engaging musical review by Shipyard ...  »

Experience the magic of The Beatles through all eras of their legendary career – from the early Ed Sullivan days to the iconic Let it Be era. The ...  »

Louis-Jean Cormier burst onto the music scene in the late 1990s as a member of the band Karkwa. That chapter of his career came to an end ...  »

Toronto-based group – Battle of Santiago – combines classic Afro-Cuban rhythms and vocals with a distinctly Canadian art-rock spirit and sensibility. While Canada is well-known for its thriving indie ...  »

Back To Black: A Tribute To Amy Winehouse is back at Irene’s Pub for two nights – Friday, April 24th & Saturday, April 25th! Renée Landry &...  »

Canadian singer-songwriters Andy Kim and Dan Hill in concert for an intimate In Story & Song concert featuring hits like “Sugar, Sugar,” “Rock Me Gently,” and “Sometimes ...  »

This isn’t just a show, but an ABBA-charged celebration unlike anything you’ve experienced before From the second the lights go up, it’s non-stop energy, ...  »

The group Kozé was formed by lovers of maloya who wanted to introduce this form of music to audiences in Quebec and, more broadly, in Canada. Kozé ...  »

Enjoy an hour of live big band music music followed by coffee and treats after the show. The classic big band Standing Room Only has an inviting ...  »

Don’t miss this sublime, one-night-only programme presented by the Ottawa Jazz Orchestra! Experience the sumptuous sound of our nonet, featuring unique pairings of alto and baritone ...  »

Join North America’s only mining choir for an incredible performance. Performing incredible, emotional music, sprinkling in a story or two and some jokes for good measure, ...  »

Canadian singer-songwriter Jane Siberry has been inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and won the Polaris ‘Legends’ Award for her iconic album The Speckless Sky. ...  »

Don’t miss Canada’s one and only Pete Paquette as he delivers an unforgettable live concert experience showcasing Elvis Presley’s music: the 1950s, the 1968 Comeback ...  »

HYL’s music falls somewhere between song and colourful electro-pop rap. His lyrics shape melodies reminiscent of Orelsan, Gaël Faye, or the infectious energy of Thé...  »

The Have a Heart Tour. Longtime fans of each other, Royal Wood and Fortunate Ones are tired of being touring ships passing in the night. Both are ...  »

A SPECIAL CAMINO DE SANTIAGO EVENT – FILM AND LIVE CONCERT A powerful new documentary, Somewhere Along The Way, invites audiences to walk the legendary Camino de Santiago — ...  »

Join us for a powerful night of music and giving on April 14, 2026, at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, as Jazz Night Out returns in support of the Ottawa ...  »

Get ready to be enchanted by song and dance at a Cabaret on April 11, hosted by the All Voices Community Choir. Featuring performances by talented local artists, ...  »

“There is magic in live music that cannot be diminished,” says Madeleine Peyroux, “there is nothing more perfect than pure music, how it resonates in every corner ...  »

Waahli is a Montreal-based artist of Haitian origin whose musical inspiration is rooted in a childhood enriched by traditional melodies. However, it is through hip-hop culture that ...  »

Ottawa’s own Emma Lamontagne brings her organic, reflective and powerful music to the Les Lye Studio. Emma’s music is organic, emotionally charged, and can be ...  »

Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. To date, her albums have garnered ...  »

with Dana Sipos In August 2023, Miina released her debut EP Slow Motion, an impeccable, multi-layered collection produced by Gus Van Go (Beaches, Metric). The release marked the ...  »

with the NAC Orchestra Violinist Joshua Bell brings together five of today’s leading composers to celebrate the beauty of our natural world in The Elements. Based ...  »

Join The Phoenix Big Band at the NAC’s Fourth Stage in support of the Ottawa Food Bank for a joyful evening of original tunes that will ...  »

Get ready for a high-energy night of musical theatre mayhem! Part competition, part trivia, part variety show, and 100% fun! Three teams go head-to-head, belting out beloved show ...  »

Darren Hicks Plays Jolivet Conductor Andrey Boreyko returns to Southam Hall to lead a program celebrating the ravishing sounds of the NAC Orchestra’s woodwind players. Works ...  »

The Lovely Tour with Mia Kelly Kim Churchill embarks on the Canadian leg of ‘The Lovely Tour’ in the spring of 2026! Following the release of his latest ...  »