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

Lowertown with Special Guests

Legal Age 19+ (Valid Photo I.D. Required)MODO-LIVE PresentsLowertownw/ Special Guests Monday, May 4th 202627 ClubOttawa, ON

Bleeker, Texas King, Saturn Sunrise

GENERAL ADMISSION - LEGAL AGE 19+Rebel Rock Concert Series withBleeker (Orillia rock)Texas King (London rock)and special guestsSaturn Sunrise (Ottawa rock) Licensed 19+ w/ photo ID part of the Rebel Rock Concert Series presented by Top Hat Home Comfort with the support of Ontario Creates, Burkes Sheet Metal and Beyond The Pale Brewery-----PLEASE NOTE: Vax and masks are no longer required, but masks are always encouraged.ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE PENDING PROVINCIAL HEALTH REGULATIO

Wed, May 6

The 27 Club

Music

DESTROYER

Thu, May 7

Rum Runners

Music

Strung Out- Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues 30th Anniversary Tour

Dead Bob, MVLL CRIMES

GENERAL ADMISSION - LEGAL AGE 19+Dead Bob (John Wright of NOMEANSNO and buds)MVLL CRIMES (London punks)and more Licensed 19+ w/ photo ID Presented 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 notice.A

Fri, May 8

The 27 Club

Arts & Culture

Sooshi Mango: The Home Made World Tour

Net Capacity/capacité net: 2035 NOTE: All prices include HST (13%) and facility fee. A portion of the fee is directed to the National Arts Centre Foundation to support creation in the performing arts. NOTA : Tous les prix incluent la TVH (13 %) et les frais d'établissement, dont une partie est versée à la Fondation du Centre national des Arts en appui à la création dans le domaine des arts de la scène.

Sat, May 9

National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts

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