Block party and more to celebrate Ottawa’s 200th anniversary, Jamie Fine to headline
Posted Sep 25, 2026 10:43:50 AM.
The City of Ottawa celebrates its 200th anniversary with a block party complete with live music, public art and community activities around the city, plus free transit all day.
A Block Party will kick off celebrations at Marion Dewar Plaza at City Hall from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The event is free to attend for all but food and beverage is available for purchase.
The forecast calls for sun and a high of 22 degrees so attendees can enjoy live outdoor performances and activities. A pow wow kicks off the Block Party at 10:45 a.m. featuring drumming and singing, jingle dancing, hoop dancing and a performance of the Ottawa 200 anthem Heart of This Place.
The midday performances from noon to 5 p.m. feature Izzy Rose at 12:15 pm, The Blind & The Beautiful at 1 p.m., Jessy Lindsay at 2:30 p.m., Brad Lafortune at 3:15 p.m., Mehdi Cayenne at 3:30 p.m. and Propeller Dance at 4:25 p.m.
The evening program from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. will conclude the celebration with performances by Sunshine Glitterchild & Saltina Shaker at 5:30 p.m., Duava at 6:45 p.m., Cody Coyote at 7:45 p.m., a special surprise headliner, Jamie Fine, at 8:15 p.m. and NO DEF Collective Block Party & guests at 9 p.m.
All-day activities are also available for everyone to enjoy:
- Interactive games
- Art exhibits in a variety of media, such as clay, landscape, woodwork and audio
- Exploring a construction vehicle and a vintage OC Transpo bus
- Learning more about Ottawa
The full Block Party schedule can be found at this link.
The Canadian Armed Forces will also be racing Assault Boats on the Rideau Canal all afternoon, for a total of four races. Every race will begin with the firing of an artillery cannon at Parliament Hill.
