Just Ghoulin' Around 5 - an Indie rock Halloween Party. Hosted at the Rainbow Bistro in Ottawa's ByWard Market.
Featuring: Dart Trees
Just Fine
Sun Dried Flies
B•L•U•S•H
all ages/licensed 19+ - bring photo ID to drink
$15 w costume or $20 w/o costume (Fees not included)
Oktoberfest at Arbrū! Feat. Sun Dried Flies 2–5PM, Oktoberfest pizza & complimentary Oktoberfest beer sample included with ticket.
🍺 PARTY LIKE A GERMAN. LIVE MUSIC. OKTOBERFEST AT ARBRŪ.
$20
The 17th Edition of the Ottawa African Festival returns to Britannia Beach – Pier Park from August 28–30, 2026, for three exciting days celebrating the richness and diversity of African and African-Canadian arts, culture and Community.
Presented by the Pan AfriKan Coalition of Canada (PACC), this vibrant, all-ages festival brings together residents, visitors, families, artists and communities for an unforgettable cultural experience in Canada’s National Capital Region.
Festival-goers can enjoy live music, African dance, traditional drumming, cultural performances, storytelling, workshops, arts and cultural displays, food vendors, Community exhibitors and family-friendly activities.
The 2026 festival will feature an exciting lineup of local, national and international performers, including Sianna Ly, Elage, Obas Kokoma, Sabrosa Band, Ras Fiery, Indigenous, Cobra Du Mandigue, Roots Movement Band, Yinka Farinde and the African Beat, and many more artists and performers.
The festival also celebrates intercultural dialogue and Community connections through participation by Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers, drummers and dancers, alongside African and African-Canadian artists.
Festival Schedule
Friday, August 28 | 2:00 PM–10:00 PM All-Ages Beach Dance Party – Rep Your Country Part 2
Saturday, August 29 | 12:00 PM–10:00 PM Main festival programming, live performances, cultural activities and the official Opening Ceremony at 2:00 PM
Sunday, August 30 | 12:00 PM–9:30 PM Live entertainment, cultural performances, community activities and festival finale
Experience the sounds, rhythms, flavours and cultures of Africa while celebrating the diversity that makes Ottawa such a vibrant place to live and visit.
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The Hog's Back Grill & Bistro, 600 Hog's Back Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 0H9
Bistrofest is a free outdoor music festival celebrating the incredible original talent right here in our community. No tickets, no barriers, just great music, great people, and a shared love of live performance.
Ottawa's Alt-Rock fans, this is for you. Baby Richman, Sun Dried Flies, and Shirley are playing at Hog’s Back under the open sky!
Kingdom of Birds - Toronto-based Post Punk Out By Lucy - Indie Rock
$15 + HST Online ---- $20 At the Door
