INDIE WEEK 2026

3 NIGHTS. 55+ ACTS. 8+ VENUES. 1 WRISTBAND GIVES YOU ALL ACCESS.

INDIE WEEK takes over Ottawa for 3 nights of live music and 2 days of music-industry programming. This is where you discover your next favourite band, with more than 55 emerging artists performing across 8+ venues throughout the city.

INDIE WEEK has a track record of presenting Canadian artists early in their careers. Past INDIE WEEK artists include Walk Off the Earth, cleopatrick, Softcult, PUP, The Anti-Queens, The Rural Alberta Advantage and The Reklaws—before many went on to achieve national and international success.
Built around the theme “Going Global,” the INDIE WEEK conference brings artists, industry professionals, festival bookers and international delegates together for panels, presentations, networking, speed meetings, demo listening and opportunities designed to help artists build international careers.

Whether you come for the live shows, the conference or the complete experience, INDIE WEEK puts you close to the artists and the people helping shape what comes next.

CONFERENCE VENUE
Ottawa Art Gallery — Galerie Annexe • 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, ON K1N 0C5
The Galerie Annexe is located on the main floor of the Ottawa Art Gallery and is accessible through the Mackenzie King Bridge entrance.

PARTICIPATING VENUES
Lowertown Brewery • 73 York Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T2
Avant-Garde Bar • 135½ Besserer Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 6A7
Rainbow Bistro • 76 Murray Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5M6
Dominion Tavern • 33 York Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5S7
Bar Robo • 170 Queen Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5E1
Stray Dog Brewing Company • 501 Lacolle Way, Unit 4, Orléans, ON K4A 5B6
The 27 Club • 27 York Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5S7
LIVE! on Elgin • 220 Elgin Street, second floor, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L7
Irene’s Pub • 885 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W4
Art House Café • 555 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON K1R 5K1

WRISTBAND PICKUP
THURS NOV 12 opening night: Lowertown Brewery from doors until 10 PM
THURS NOV 12 and FRI NOV 13 during the day: Ottawa Art Gallery — Galerie Annexe during conference operating hours
FRI NOV 13 and SAT NOV 14 at night: Lowertown Brewery from doors until 10 PM
Valid photo identification matching the purchaser’s name is required when collecting a wristband.

All-Access Wristband Includes
Opening-night programming on THURS NOV 12
Opening-night party at Lowertown Brewery, including the upstairs and downstairs programming
Complete daytime conference programming on THURS NOV 12 and FRI NOV 13
Official music showcases from THURS NOV 12 through SAT NOV 14
Access to participating venues, subject to venue capacity and individual venue restrictions

Music Festival Wristband Includes
Opening-night music programming on THURS NOV 12
Official nighttime music showcases on FRI NOV 13 and SAT NOV 14
Access to participating music venues, subject to venue capacity and individual venue restrictions
The Music Festival Wristband does not include daytime conference programming

Conference-Only Wristband Includes
Complete daytime conference programming on THURS NOV 12 and FRI NOV 13
Opening-night party at Lowertown Brewery on THURS NOV 12, including the upstairs and downstairs programming
The Conference-Only Wristband does not include the FRI NOV 13 or SAT NOV 14 nighttime music showcases

REFUNDS, TRANSFERS AND WRISTBAND POLICIES
All sales are final. No refunds.
Wristband transfers may be requested with more than 48 hours’ notice.
Lost, removed, damaged or tampered wristbands will not be replaced.
Wristband holders are responsible for keeping their wristbands intact throughout the event.
Wristband access is subject to individual venue capacity, age requirements, accessibility conditions and other venue-specific policies.
A wristband does not guarantee admission to a venue that has reached capacity.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Public and ticket-buyer contact: info@indieweek.com
Website: http://indieweek.com