Saturday Sounds
July 11 – Sep 19
Saturday Sounds brings the classics back to ByWard Square with a weekend-night mix of ’70s grooves, ’80s anthems, and ’90s favourites. Free and open to all, this throwback series sets the stage for dancing, singing along, and moving through the decades in the heart of the Market.
Enjoy your Saturday night with the classics you know, the grooves you love, and the Market energy to match.
The Underground is Ottawa's premier 80’s New Wave tribute band, celebrating the dance music of the 80’s. We play all your favorite 80’s New Wave dance floor classics from artists like Duran Duran, Billy Idol, Depeche Mode, INXS, The Cure, Blondie, Madonna, and more.
The Underground
JULY 11 | 6 PM – 9 PM
July 18 | 6 pM – 9 PMSUPER TASTE
SUPER TASTE is a DJ duo known for inclusive, high-energy theme dance parties across Canada. From 90s throwbacks and 2000s pop to disco, new wave, rock, and alternative favourites, they bring 50 years of iconic sounds to the dance floor.
The Start is a five-piece band bringing the best of British dance music from the 80s, 90s, and beyond. With creative mashups, non-stop energy, and crowd-favourite hits, they deliver a night made for dancing and singing along.
The Start
JULY 25 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Ottawa vocalist Rachelle Behrens blends Latin roots, jazz, and soul into a warm, captivating Latin jazz performance, bringing boleros, sambas, cha-cha-chas, and more to life with dynamic stage presence.
Rachelle Behrens
AUGUST 1 | 6 PM – 9 PMAUGUST 8 | 6 pm – 9 pm SUPER TASTE
SUPER TASTE is a DJ duo known for inclusive, high-energy theme dance parties across Canada. From 90s throwbacks and 2000s pop to disco, new wave, rock, and alternative favourites, they bring 50 years of iconic sounds to the dance floor.
Eddie Cote
& Scott Sinquah
AUGUST 15 | 6 pm – 9 pm Presented by the Assembly of Seven Generations, this special performance features two-time World Hoop Dance ChampionScott Sinquah of the Akimel O'odham and Hopi Nations alongside acclaimed fiddler Eddie Cote of Kitigan Zibi. Together, they celebrate the richness of Indigenous music, dance and culture through a vibrant performance rooted in tradition.
August 22 | 6 PM – 9 pmSUPER TASTE
SUPER TASTE is a DJ duo known for inclusive, high-energy theme dance parties across Canada. From 90s throwbacks and 2000s pop to disco, new wave, rock, and alternative favourites, they bring 50 years of iconic sounds to the dance floor.
AUGUST 29 | 6 PM – 9 pmComing Soon
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SEPTEMBER 5 | 6 PM – 9 pmComing Soon
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SEPTEMBER 12 | 6 PM – 9 pmBurning Faya
Burning Faya is a high-energy reggae fusion band blending reggae, dancehall, ragga and Afrobeat. Led by reggae artist Indigenous, the band combines uplifting original music with Caribbean favourites to deliver an energetic performance full of positive vibes, powerful rhythms and conscious messages.
september 19 | 6 PM – 9 pmSUPER TASTE
SUPER TASTE is a DJ duo known for inclusive, high-energy theme dance parties across Canada. From 90s throwbacks and 2000s pop to disco, new wave, rock, and alternative favourites, they bring 50 years of iconic sounds to the dance floor.
Nuit Blanche Ottawa 2026
SEPTEMBER 26 | 7 PM - 7 PMNuit Blanche is coming to the ByWard Market District as part of Ottawa’s 200th anniversary celebrations! For one unforgettable evening, the district will come alive with nine immersive art and cultural installations and activations, transforming the Market into a must-visit destination for arts, culture and community.