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.
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.
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
Fancy Dancer Randy Kakegamick will showcase this style of fast dance that originated from the Ponca tribe.
Amanda Fox is Anishinaabe from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory and she will be performing the jingle dress dance.
SpiritWolf Singers
Traditional style powwow singing by SpiritWolf Singers who are based in Ottawa.
Layla Staats is Mohawk Turtle Clan from Six Nations of the Grand River.
9pm
10pm
A local Ottawa group bringing traditional sea shanties to life.
Canadian indie rock legends known for energetic, catchy anthems.
6:45pm to 11pm
A local Ottawa artist exhibiting her sculptural work "Raindrops".