Metcalfe Plaza is the downtown hangout of the summer.

From August 14 to September 20, the Downtown BIA, in collaboration with Aire commune and AMASHOWZA, is turning this central space into a high-energy hub of art, music, and culture. Think DJs under the stars, live performances, sweat-worthy fitness classes, buzzing markets, and epic weekend vibes. Whether you’re catching a show, grabbing drinks with friends, or just soaking in the atmosphere, Metcalfe Plaza is where the party’s at.

Thanks to all for your interest. Please note that all 2025 programming has been finalized.

When

August 14 - Sept 20

Where

Metcalfe Plaza - 151 Metcalfe

How much

Free Events

Schedule

September 4-6

Date	Event	DJ	Music	Time
September 4	Concept Open Air with Dj Viibz and Chefnier	DJ VIIBZ CHEFNIER	Neo-Soul, Afrobeats, Afrohouse, Amapiano	5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
September 5	Sound and movement with Debaser	Bucko & Companie ODD		5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
September 6	Pilates Class with Fitzone	FITZONE	Live performance	12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
September 6	Groove Oasis with DJ Explicit and Jay Function	DJ Explicit and Jay Function	Afro House and Latin Tech House

September 11-13

Date	Event	DJ	Music	Time
September 11	Riverside festival official pre-party with concept open air	TBD	EDM, House, UKG	5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
September 12	Throwback party with rewind	DJ Marquez, DJ Eazy El Dee, Dj Doubledown, Tdot, DJ Fusion, DJ Magnificent, DJ Eazy El Dee	Hip hop Dancehall Reggae Top 40 90 & 2000’s	5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
September 13	Wellness activity	Pilates Class with Fitzone	FITZONE	12:00 to 1:00 PM
September 13	Tango class with Siempre Tango Ottawa	Siempre Tango Ottawa		1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
September 13	House Night with djs Anastasiia and Viibz	Anastasiia and Viibz		5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

September 18-20

Date	Event	DJ	Music	Time
September 18	Concept open air with QUATA QUATA	NLANDU (Live Percussion) DJs: MANITO NATION (Haiti) UZI XANNI MAZ		5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
September 19	Amashowza with DJ Dynamiite and DJ Laocapone	DJ Dynamiite and DJ Laocapone	AfroBeats, Amapiano, Gqom, Hip-hop, dancehall, soca	5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
September 20	Pilates Class with Fitzone	FITZONE		12:00 to 1:00 PM
September 20	Coffee party by Qawha House	DJS KAMS & TAMER		1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
September 20	Metcalfe Plaza closing party with White Rabbit	Tone A, Jay Function, Brink, ALAMUSIC, Melo-T		5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Downtown BIA would like to recognize and thank the City of Ottawa for its support and funding of this economic development and downtown revitalization project.