Ontario Music City Showcases - May 21 & 22

As part of Ottawa’s inaugural Capital Music Week (CxMW), join us for 2 days of free lunchtime showcases at the National Arts Centre’s Peter A. Herrndorf Place highlighting six top emerging artists from Ottawa, Mississauga, London, Hamilton, Kingston and Toronto. Celebrating the diversity and creativity of the province’s music cities, this all-ages event is open to the community, offering a unique chance to experience Ontario’s vibrant music scene on a National Stage.

Looking for a memorable experience? Why not grab lunch at Equator Coffee inside the National Arts Centre and bring it to the showcase? 

Event Timing:

May 21- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 

Good Fortune (Kingston)

Orchidae (Ottawa)

Buddah Abusah (Hamilton)

May 22- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 

Allydice (Mississauga)

Nefe (Toronto)

Emily Jean Flack (London)

Location: National Arts Centre, Peter A. Herrndorf Place - 1 Elgin St., Ottawa 

Why You’ll Want to Be There 

• Enjoy free, all-ages, family-friendly lunchtime entertainment.
• Discover exciting new talent from six cities across Ontario.
• Experience live music at the National Arts Centre.
• Celebrate the diversity of Ontario's music cities.

This event is supported by: The National Arts Centre, Ottawa Tourism, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, City of Ottawa, City of Mississauga, City of Hamilton, City of London, Kingston Music Office, and City of Toronto.