Event Schedule
Soundscape will transform the Plaza Bridge from a historic landmark to an immersive music festival for 4 weeks from August 27th to September 26th.
August 27th
Celebrate Pride in the heart of Ottawa with a free immersive concert experience where three incredible live acts transform the Plaza Bridge into a vibrant celebration of music, community, and self-expression.
8pm
9pm
10pm
A 30 member choir beautifully interpreting modern music.
A 3 member, high energy Afro-Fusion project.
Colombian artist blending electronic music and guaracha rhythms.
August 29th to September 10th
5pm to 8pm
Infinite Sunshine, 2026 - Single-channel audio-visual installation
Created by Artist Ryan Stec with audio collaboration by Lucas Verreman.
Lose yourself in the endlessly changing reflections of Infinite Sunshine. Captured across many golden hours spent at the waters edge, Ryan Stec’s audio-visual installation feeds hours of field recordings into a generative system that endlessly combines sun and water, resulting in an ever-changing stream of light and sound that shifts between pastoral landscapes and machine dreaming.
9pm to 11pm
Ambient Sights and Sounds - Immersive Experience
This immersive combination of sights and sounds includes animated ambient projections through the Plaza Bridge space, along with gentle music and sounds to transform this historic Ottawa landmark.
September 12th
Experience a groundbreaking ticketed event where world-class live performances reimagine the Plaza Bridge as a one-of-a-kind immersive musical venue unlike anything you've experienced before.
Please note that all tickets are final sale and can only be refunded in case of an event cancellation.
Doors open at 7pm.
7:30pm
8:30pm
9:30pm
A soulful, atmospheric, and emotionally captivating R&B artist.
Canadian rapper blending sharp lyricism with indie experimentation.
Indigenous duo blending hip-hop, powwow, and electronic music.
September 14th to September 25th
Infinite Sunshine, 2026 - Single-channel audio-visual installation
Created by Artist Ryan Stec with audio collaboration by Lucas Verreman.
Lose yourself in the endlessly changing reflections of Infinite Sunshine. Captured across many golden hours spent at the waters edge, Ryan Stec’s audio-visual installation feeds hours of field recordings into a generative system that endlessly combines sun and water, resulting in an ever-changing stream of light and sound that shifts between pastoral landscapes and machine dreaming.
5pm to 8pm
9pm to 11pm
Ambient Sights and Sounds - Immersive Experience
This immersive combination of sights and sounds includes animated ambient projections through the Plaza Bridge space, along with gentle music and sounds to transform this historic Ottawa landmark.
September 26th
Celebrate Ottawa's 200th anniversary with a free immersive concert featuring an unforgettable lineup of artists showcasing the city's musical heart through a spectacular shared experience.
In addition to the live music, performance and immersive experiences of the evening, the artist Suzanne Bégin will be creating a commissioned sculptural work entitled: Raindrop.
Doors open at 6:30pm.
6:45pm
Ryan Stec is an Ottawa-based artist, designer, and producer.
Lucas Verreman is a French artist exploring sound, image, and space.
8pm
Randy Kakegamick
An Ojibway-Cree artist, grass dancer, singer, storyteller, and drummer.
An Ojibwe dancer sharing culture through movement, stories, and song.
SpiritWolf Singers
An Indigenous drum group preserving songs, teachings, and tradition.
Indigenous singer-songwriter blending folk, pop, and activism.
9pm
10pm
A local Ottawa group bringing traditional sea shanties to life.
Canadian indie rock legends known for energetic, catchy anthems.