NEW! World Heritage Concerts
The Rideau Canal Festival presents the World Heritage Concerts! In its festival debut, this main stage has something for everyone.
| Thursday July 28 | |
| 11:30am | Opening Ceremonies |
| 12:00pm | Robin Averill One of Ottawa’s top musical talents- featuring The Rideau Canal Song |
| UN‘s International Youth Year Concert | |
| 3:00pm | Fresh Beat Guest DJs spinning the best in House Music. |
| 7:00pm | Riot Police Alternative, Rock, Pop band from Ottawa. |
| 8:30pm | White Wires Canadian indie garage rock band formed in Ottawa. |
| Friday July 29 | |
| 10:00am - 3:00pm | Children's Celebration of World Heritage |
| French Canadian Tribute Concert | |
| 7:30pm | Medhi Cayenne Club Punky Funky POW-WOW! |
| 8:30pm | Yvan Vollé Musician, Composer, Poet, Songwriter, Performer, Singer. |
| Saturday July 30 | |
| 11:00am | Chinese Dance Troupe An award winning youth Dance Troupe (ages 14-17) from China! |
| 11:30am | Puffin Productions Fun environmental storytelling and music for children. |
| 1:30pm | Irish Dancing |
| 3:00pm | Jackson Miles Music Great music from one of Ottawa’s favourite local bands. |
| 5:00pm | Marc Nelson Trio Local band with an eclectic collection of cover songs ranging from traditional Irish tunes to the latest hits. |
| Irish Tribute Concert | |
| 7:00 pm | Kitchen Party Turn your night into a party with this fun band from Quebec! |
| 8:30pm | Herringbone Songs rich in Celtic Heritage, including music from Ireland, Scotland, and the Canadian Maritimes. |
| Sunday July 31 | |
| 1:00pm | Puffin Productions Fun environmental storytelling and music for children. |
| 3:00pm | Silver Creek Don’t miss this good old rock and roll band. |
| 5:00pm | Huntley Slim An energetic live show in the true tradition of Bluegrass, Country and Roots Music. |
| Scottish Tribute Concert | |
| 7:00pm | Chris Angel Chris has captivated crowds with his fast-paced mix of rock and modern Celtic favourites. |
| 8:00pm | Searson With talent that remains full of fierce energy, Searson astound their audiences with uplifting vocals, raw fiddling and ferocious stepdancing. |
| Monday August 1 | |
| 3:30pm | Robin Averill Join Robin in setting the world record in a Rideau Canal Song Sing-Along. |
| 4:00pm | Closing Ceremonies |