Ottawa Arts & Culture

As Canada's capital, Ottawa punches above its weight culturally — the National Gallery, Canadian Museum of History, National Arts Centre, and dozens of local galleries and independent venues make it one of the country's richest arts cities. Here's what's happening and what's worth seeing.

Ottawa's Top Cultural Venues

National Gallery of Canada

World-class collection including the iconic spider sculpture Maman

Canadian Museum of History

Across the river in Gatineau — the most-visited museum in Canada

National Arts Centre

Orchestra, English & French theatre, and touring performances

Ottawa Art Gallery

Contemporary Canadian art in the heart of the ByWard Market

Arts Court

Multidisciplinary arts hub with studios, galleries, and performance space

Centrepointe Theatre

Community theatre and touring shows in the west end

Upcoming Cultural Events

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Music

GOO GOO DOLLS - Canada Spring 2026

For complete presale listings please visit the applicable event page on canadiantirecentre.com Net Capacity: 6,000

Cancer Bats, Anciients, TEETH, Chastity

Cancer Bats - Celebratng 20 Years of Birthing The Giantand very special guests ANCIIENTSTEETHChastitylicensed 19+ w/ photo IDgeneral admission/standingpresented with the support of Ontario Creates, FACTOR and Overflow Brewing Co.there is a strict six ticket limit for this event. orders found in violation of this limit will be cancelled without notice. any suspected reseller orders will be cancelled.-----PLEASE NOTE: Vax and masks are no longer required, but masks are always encouraged.ENTRY REQU

WITCHZ presents ENTER AFTERLIFE World Tour 2026

Legal Age 19+ (Valid Photo I.D. Required)MODO-LIVE & Program Presents:WITCHZ presents ENTER AFTERLIFE World Tour 2026 Friday April 10, 2026The 27 ClubOttawa, ONA full-sensory plunge into the world of WITCHZ.Experience the collision of music, visuals and high-voltage connection on his 2026 World TourDont expect a concert. Its a crossing. ENTER AFTERLIFE. ENTER THE OTHERSIDE: VIP EXPERIENCE - Beyond your realm and into WITCHZ for a rare, face-to-face encounter with the Shadow.- This Exclusive expe

Fri, Apr 10

The 27 Club

Music

Disco Fever Experience 2.0

*ENTRACT DE 20 MINUTES PRÉVUE* Le spectacle Disco Fever Experience vous transporte 50 ans en arrière, lorsque les gens avaient des boules miroirs dans les yeux ! Revivez ces nuits endiablées durant lesquelles vous avez dansé sur les succès intemporels de Gloria Gaynor, Kool and the Gang , Bee Gees , Donna Summer et de KC and The Sunshine Band. Notre atmosphère de fête vous fera danser toute la soirée.

Sat, Apr 11

Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy

Music

$36.73

Emma Lamontagne

https://meridiancentrepointe.com/en/emma-lamontagne

Sat, Apr 11

Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe - Les Lye Studio Theatre

Music

$33.53

Wine Lips

Wine Lips - 10th Anniversary Releasewith very special guests TBA all ages/licensed 19+ - bring photo ID to drinkpresented with the support of presented by with the support of Ontario Creates and Beyond The Pale-----PLEASE NOTE: Vax and masks are no longer required, but masks are always encouraged.ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE PENDING PROVINCIAL HEALTH REGULATIONS-----Limit of six tickets per household/credit card.Lineup, date, venue, times and ticket price subject to change without no

Sat, Apr 11

Rainbow Bistro

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