Ottawa 200 Block Party
The countdown is on for the Ottawa 200 Block Party↗ on Saturday, September 26 at Marion Dewar Plaza. Today, the City of Ottawa released the official lineup for the big day celebrating Ottawa’s 200th anniversary↗.
Leading the celebration will be comedian Jonathan Dion, serving as master of ceremonies for a day packed with live and cultural performances, food, art, history, games and trivia.
The party starts at 10 am and continues well past sundown.
In addition to a special surprise headliner that will be announced closer to the big day, the lineup of local performers includes:
2025 Ottawa Awards Hip Hop Artist of the Year Cody Coyote
Eclectic francophone singer-songwriter Mehdi Cayenne
DJ-forward cultural programming from NO DEF Collective
Franco-Ontarian pop songstress Jessy Lindsay
Dynamic drag performance duo Sunshine Glitterchild and Saltina Shaker
Ottawa-born pop and R&B artist Duava
Acoustic blues/roots duo The Blind & The Beautiful
Access to the event is free.
Beyond the stage, the Ottawa 200 Block Party will feature local food and beverage vendors, interactive art installations, live demonstrations, Ottawa history experiences and a special performance of Heart of This Place (Adàwe c’est ma ville), the official Ottawa 200 anthem created with the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition.
Further details on the Block Party, including the vendor list is available at Ottawa200BlockParty.ca↗.
The Block Party won’t be the only reason for you to come downtown on September 26. You can also enjoy:
Ottawa 200 programming at the Bytown Museum↗
Ottawa REDBLACKS vs Calgary Stampeders↗s at Lansdowne Park
The Ottawa International Animation Festival↗ and Ottawa 200+ Culture to the Core↗ at the Ottawa Art Gallery
SoundScape Festival↗ at Plaza Bridge
Pique↗ at Arts Court
Nuit Blanche↗ in the ByWard Market
Make a day of it and leave the car at home. OC Transpo will be free all weekend, Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, making it easier for everyone to join the celebrations across the city. Plan your trip at octranspo.com↗.
On September 26, 1826, Ottawa was founded as Bytown. Two hundred years later, we’re celebrating the people, places and stories that have shaped our city. Visit Ottawa200.ca↗ to discover more ways to take part.