Metcalfe Plaza is the downtown hangout of the summer.

This summer, the Downtown BIA is transforming Metcalfe Plaza into a vibrant hub of art, music, and culture. With live performances, DJs, fitness classes, bustling markets, and weekend activities, there’s always something happening. Whether you’re enjoying a show, meeting friends, or simply soaking up the energy, Metcalfe Plaza is the place to be.

Metcalfe Plaza is made possible through the generous financial support of the City of Ottawa Nightlife Office, Downtown BIA and Ottawa Tourism.

When

June 18 - Sept 20, 2026

Where

Metcalfe Plaza - 151 Metcalfe

How much

Free Events

Press Release

Schedule

July Weekend One (2-4)

Date	Event	ARTIST / HOST	Music	Time
July 3, 2026	2000's Throwbacks	EAZY EL DEE		5-10PM
July 3, 2026	AFROTEO			5-10PM
July 4, 2026	Sunshine Strength	FREE FORM FITNESS		Class 1: 11-11:45AM, Class 2: 12:15-1PM
July 4, 2026	Grown Ass Pizza Party	CHOPS WUNDA, MENSA		5-10PM

July Weekend Two (9-11)

Date	Event	ARTIST / HOST	Music	Time
July 9, 2026	DARKERTHEBERRY	TTRILLS, SPEXIALKAY, XANNIE		5-10PM
July 10, 2026	ALGRT	HAROLD CARRION, EP THE LATINO		5-10PM
July 11, 2026	Sunshine Strength	FREE FORM FITNESS		Class 1: 11-11:45AM, Class 2: 12:15-1PM
July 11, 2026	Bonne Famille	POTATO, MS. BABY, KILLA, SPINELLI		5-10PM

July Weekend Three (16-18)

Date	Event	ARTIST / HOST	Music	Time
July 16, 2026	FEEL GOOD			5-10PM
July 17, 2026	AMASHOWZA FRIDYAS	DYNAMITE, JUST JENNEH, WAKLEXX		5-10PM
July 18, 2026	Sunshine Strength	FREE FORM FITNESS		Class 1: 11-11:45AM, Class 2: 12:15-1PM
July 18, 2026	SETOU & SENYO SUNSET SESSION	SETOU & SENYO, STEVIE WILLIAMS		5-10PM

July Weekend Four (23-25)

Date	Event	ARTIST / HOST	Music	Time
July 23, 2026	THROWBACKS THURSDAY	DJ MAZ, DJ TYTY		5-10PM
July 24, 2026	MISSING IN ACTION	KIARI, ETIENNE OZBORNE, LAROZE, SEBASTIAN COUTURE		5-10PM
July 25, 2026	Sunshine Strength	FREE FORM FITNESS		Class 1: 11-11:45AM, Class 2: 12:15-1PM
July 25, 2026	FRIKITON	DJ PANA, DJ ENDEE, SANTOFUEGO, LU B		5-10PM

July Weekend Five (July 30-Aug 1)

Date	Event	ARTIST / HOST	Music	Time
July 30, 2026	SUPER TASTE			5-10PM
July 31, 2026	DISCOLAB	AMASHOWZA FRIDAYS X DISCOLAB WITH DJ MAGNIFICENT		5-10PM
Aug1, 2026	Sunshine Strength	FREE FORM FITNESS		Class 1: 11-11:45AM, Class 2: 12:15-1PM
Aug1, 2026	GROOVE OASIS	JAY FUNCTION		5-10PM

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.