The Sounds of Spring: Ottawa’s Hottest Concerts in April
As spring starts to arrive, Ottawa’s music scene is alive and ready to go, with several almost back-to-back concerts lined up this coming April. Mark your calendars for your favorite artists and get ready for another amazing and music-filled month!
We’re just as excited for all these awesome events lined up and who knows, we might just see you there at a concert or two!
April 1, 2023
Blue Rodeo and Alma Mia
WHERE: National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St K1P 5W1 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
Formed in 1894, Blue Rodeo is a country rock band that’s been offering country rock classics for decades now.
Area Resident
WHERE: Red Bird Live, 1165 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3X7, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
Area Resident, a music project by Doug Hempstead, will be collaborating with Jack Pine for a night of music and fun.
Kev
WHERE: Club SAW, 67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9
TIME: 8:00 PM
Punk Ottawa is proud to present and feature cover bands such as Sidelines, The New Hires, and independent artists like Brendan/Kev/Matty/Pat. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local animal charity.
April 2, 2023
The English Beat
WHERE: Bronson Centre Theatre, 211 Bronson Ave. K1R 6H5 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 7:30 PM
The English Beat, otherwise known as The Beat, is another classic band that’s been in the music scene since 1978. Its music fuses Latin, ska, pop, soul, reggae, and punk rock.
Crywank
WHERE: Club SAW, 67 Nicholas Street K1N 7B9 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
Crywank is an indie-folk punk band that’s been sharing its music since 2009, with its music topics mainly being depression, worthlessness, manipulation, etc.
Vader
WHERE: Brass Monkey, 250 A Greenbank Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 6:30 PM
Polish death metal band Vader arrives in Ottawa for its 40th-anniversary tour alongside a few other death metal bands: Krisiun, Decrepit Birth, & Echoes From Beyond.
Alma Mia
WHERE: National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St K1P 5W1 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 6:00 PM
Alma Mia brings its original soul Latin fusion music to Ottawa twice in a row, having scheduled another event at the National Arts Centre the night before this one.
April 4, 2023
Dvsn
WHERE: Bronson Centre Theatre, 211 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, ON K1R 6H5, Canada
TIME: 7:00 PM
The R&B duo Dvsn will be visiting Ottawa for their Working On My Karma Tour, which includes a meet & greet event.
April 6, 2023
Backseat Dragon
WHERE: HOUSE of TARG, 1077 Bank St K1S 3W9 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
HOUSE of TARG will be hosting Backseat Dragon, an alternative/indie band, alongside artists like Dart Trees and Out By Lucy.
April 7, 2023
Lucille Croft
WHERE: Club Soda, Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 10:00 PM
Club Soda will be hosting Lucille Croft, an Australian electronic producer, songwriter, vocalist, and DJ.
B.A. Johnston and Sons Of Butcher
WHERE: HOUSE of TARG, 1077 Bank St K1S 3W9 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
HOUSE of TARG brings another fantastic artist with comedic musician and performance artist, B.A. Johnston.
Ace of Wands
WHERE: The Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
The Rainbow Bistro will be hosting Ace of Wands, a dream rock band from Toronto for a night of good music with great eats.
Cardiac
WHERE: Dominion Tavern, 33 York Street K1N 5S7 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
The English rock band Cardiacs will be performing live for Ottawans at the Dominion Tavern. They offer fusion music consisting of circus, baroque pop, and medieval music with progressive rock and post-punk.
April 8, 2023
PACKS
WHERE: Club SAW, 67 Nicholas Street K1N 7B9 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
Club SAW once again brings another artist to the stage, this time with PACKS, an amazing indie rock band.
Paragon Cause
WHERE: Avant Garde Bar, 135 1/2 Besserer St. K1N 6A7 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 7:30 PM
The Avant Garde Bar will be showcasing the talents of the indie rock duo, Paragon Cause.
April 9, 2023
The Sunday Night Revue (OTTAWA) and Meredith Moon
WHERE: Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank St K1S 3W4 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:30 PM
Irene’s Pub is proud to host the Sunday Night Revue every Sunday, along with a special guest performance by Meredith Moon on April 9th.
April 10, 2023
July Talk
WHERE: National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St K1P 5W1 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
July Talk graces the National Arts Centre with its presence and its awesome alternative rock music.
April 13, 2023
Bodywash
WHERE: LIVE on Elgin, 220 Elgin Street K2P 1L7 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:30 PM
Montreal’s Bodywash will be performing live over at Elgin street in Ottawa to share its unique set of tunes.
NAC Orchestra
WHERE: National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St K1P 5W1 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 7:30 PM
For classical music fans, the National Arts Centre Orchestra will be performing at the National Arts Centre for a rousing performance. It also has performances scheduled on the 14th and 15th of April.
Sharon Cardiff & Tara Maclean
WHERE: National Arts Centre – Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin St K1P 5W1 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:30 PM
Also taking place on the same date and venue NAC Orchestra, Sharon Cardiff will be bringing her music on tour at the National Arts Centre, along with special guests. Singer and songwriter Tara Maclean will be sharing the stage.
Fake Friends
WHERE: Avant Garde Bar, 135 Besserer Ottawa, ON K1N 6A7 Canada
TIME: 7:00 PM
Indie rock band Fake Friends will be performing alongside several other bands at the Avant Garde Bar for a night of good drinks and great music.
April 14, 2023
Valley and Valley
WHERE: Bronson Centre Theatre, 211 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1R 6H5
TIME: 7:00 PM
Pop fans will be able to see the indie pop band Valley and Valley again at the Bronson Centre Theatre.
The Soul Motivators
WHERE: The Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 9:00 PM
Funk and Soul fans are in for a treat, as the Soul Motivators perform live at the Rainbow Bistro with its fresh take on classic sounds.
Texas King
WHERE: Dominion Tavern, 33 York Street, K1N 5S7 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 9:00 PM
The Dominion Tavern will be hosting Texas King’s performance for what’ll definitely be another high-energy show.
Kevin Hart
WHERE: Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr. K2V 1A5 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
Kevin Hart will be bringing his talents to the Canadian Tire Centre for a night of fun and excitement.
Anaïs Cardot
WHERE: National Arts Centre – Fourth Stage, 1 Elgin St K1P 5W1 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:30 PM
The National Arts Centre will be hosting the performance of local singer-songwriter, Anaïs Cardot.
April 15, 2023
Class of 91
WHERE: Avant Garde Bar, 135 1/2 Besserer St. K1N 6A7 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
Ottawan indie rock band Class of 91 will be performing at the Avant Garde Bar, featuring songs that focus on challenges we face in our human stories.
Charles Cleyn and Claude Munson
WHERE: The Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
The Rainbow happily presents the musical talents of Charles Cleyn and Claude Munson for a night of unforgettable fun and music.
April 16, 2023
Matt Andersen
WHERE: National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St K1P 5W1 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
Blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Matt Andersen will be performing live at the National Arts Centre, and he’ll be bringing our favorite tunes with him.
April 18, 2023
Protest the Hero and Ready The Prince
WHERE: Overflow Brewing Co., 2477 Kaladar Ave., K1V 8B9 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 7:30 PM
Protest the Hero arrives in Ottawa for its Ontario Spring Tour 2023 with support from Ready the Prince.
April 19, 2023
Chris de Burgh
WHERE: TD Place Arena, 1015 Bank Street, K1S 3W7 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 7:30 PM
British-Irish singer-songwriter Chris de Burgh graces the city with his live performance where fans can hear his best hits, such as ‘Lady In Red.’
April 20, 2023
Andrea Superstein
WHERE: National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St K1P 5W1 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:30 PM
Award-winning singer-songwriter Andrea Superstein arrives in Ottawa with her music dubbed as ‘redefining jazz’ for one unforgettable night.
Stephen Fearing and the Sentimentals
WHERE: Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard K1E 0A1 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
You’re in for a treat as Stephen Fearing and the Sentimentals get ready to serve up music that’s a mesmerizing blend of roots, folk, and pop.
April 21, 2023
Merkules
WHERE: Bronson Centre Theatre, 211 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, ON K1R 6H5, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
Platinum rapper Merkules arrives at the Bronson Centre Theatre to light it up with his special brand of hangover rap.
Les Soeurs Boulay
WHERE: National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St K1P 5W1 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 7:30 PM
The National Arts Centre hosts the Canadian folk music group The Boulay Sisters, a performance that’s much awaited by fans of Folk & Blues music.
Vilivant
WHERE: Mavericks, 221 Rideau Street K1N 5X8 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
Artist and hard rock/alternative rocker Vilivant will be gracing us with her parents at the Mavericks.
Mad Ones
WHERE: Avant Garde Bar, 135 1/2 Besserer St. K1N 6A7 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
Avant Garde Bar brings the talents of the Mad Ones to the stage where it’ll wow the crowd with its real, raw, heart-and-soul rock, garage, and punk music.
April 25, 2023
Tenille Arts
WHERE: Canadian Tire Centre, 1000 Palladium Dr. K2V 1A5 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 7:30 PM
Tenille Arts brings to the Canadian Tire Centre’s stage soulful country pop music that’ll have you singing along for the rest of the night.
April 26, 2023
Charlie Winston
WHERE: Bronson Centre Theatre, 211 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, ON K1R 6H5, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
English singer-songwriter Charlie Winston will be performing at the Bronson Centre Theatre as part of his 2023 tours in France, the US, and Canada.
Red Baraat
WHERE: Centrepointe Studio Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Dr K2G 0B5 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
Jazz fans can look forward to Red Baraat at the Centrepointe Studio Theatre with its North Indian bhangra with elements of hip-hop, jazz, and raw punk energy.
April 27, 2023
Birds of Bellwoods and The Royal Foundry
WHERE: The Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:30 PM
Alt-rock band Birds of Bellwoods and electro-alt-pop band The Royal Foundry are coming together at the Rainbow Bistro for a performance you won’t soon forget.
Sarah Hiltz and Claire Coupland
WHERE: The Art House Cafe, 555 Somerset Street West K1R 5K1 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 6:00 PM
Singer-songwriter Sarah Hiltz will perform at the Art House Cafe to add even more life to the cafe’s already lively atmosphere alongside Claire Coupland.
Jane Bunnett
WHERE: National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St K1P 5W1 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
Soprano saxophonist, flutist, and bandleader, Jane Bunnett will take the stage at the National Arts Centre to share her Afro-Cuban jazz music.
April 28, 2023
Andy Shauf
WHERE: Bronson Centre Theatre, 211 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, ON K1R 6H5, Canada
TIME: 7:30 PM
Local singer-songwriter Andy Shauf takes to the stage of Bronson Centre Theatre and brings his unique brand of indie rock tunes.
Daniel Bélanger
WHERE: Southam Hall – Nac, 1 Elgin St., K1P Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 7:30 PM
Southam Hall proudly presents singer-songwriter Daniel Bélanger with his eclectic music inspired by alternative rock, folk, and electronic music.
The Musical Box
WHERE: Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Dr., K2G 5K7 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:00 PM
Tribute band the Musical Box will share its musical talents at the Meridian Theatres, recreating performances by the English rock band Genesis.
Perfect Strangers (CA)
WHERE: Cafe Dekcuf, 221 Rideau St., K1N 5X8 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 7:00 PM
Cafe Dekcuf will be hosting several live bands including Perfect Strangers, Yester Daze, Kestrel Blue, and Monostrat for a night of great eats and lively music.
April 29, 2023
Saint Asonia
WHERE: Club SAW, 67 Nicholas Street K1N 7B9 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 8:30 PM
Club SAW once again brings the talents of another amazing group to the spotlight, with rock supergroup Saint Asonia taking the stage this time.
Kingfisher (Canada)
WHERE: HOUSE of TARG, 1077 Bank St K1S 3W9 Ottawa, ON, Canada
TIME: 9:00 PM
As part of its 2023 Provocation Tour, Kingfisher will be performing at the HOUSE of TARG, along with the talents of Nothing Serious, Pound Salt, and Danny van Sceney.