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Wood Terrace Series

Music Summer events

Spend your sunsets with us under the stars as inspirational artists share their musical visions of culture, identity and tradition. Access our terrace directly from Elgin Street, the canal, or the Mackenzie King Bridge and take in the best free beats offered in Ottawa this summer.  

Outdoor concerts every Tuesday and Wednesday night. Limited seating available. 

Upcoming events

  1. Inn Echo weaves hundreds of years of traditional tunes with contemporary originals and arrangements that both soar and make you catch your breath simultaneously. … read more

  2. Buenrostro appears at the very south of Mexico City, in the far city province called Milpa Alta.   They grow up listening to the elders nahuatl speakers … read more

  3. Les Fireflies are comprised of three exceptionally talented, award-winning fiddlers, multi-instrumentalists and singer-songwriters. Samantha Robichaud, Louise … read more

  4. Métis from Mani-Utenam on Quebec's North Shore, Shauit offers us a show where all genres are combined. The warm and frank Reggae of the South blends … read more

  5. Multiple instruments, ten languages, and seven countries define Okavango African Orchestra, winners of the 2017 JUNO Award for World Music Album. Okavango African … read more

  6. Discover the best of traditional merengue music and Latin soul, presented by master accordionist Joaquin Diaz and his authentic roots band.  Characterized by … read more

  7. Al Qahwa’s latest recording Weyn Allah is being released in June 2023 followed by a summer tour across Canada. Each member of the group contributed … read more

  8. As an award-winning singer, teacher of voice, and meditation, Aviva Chernick brings movement, song, and story to every offering. Aviva sings in Hebrew, Ladino, and … read more

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