OTTAWA’S FAVOURITE STREET FESTIVAL!
Three weekends of magical performances in the heart of Ottawa.
Join us for FREE performances by some of Canada’s top buskers, circus acts, jugglers and clowns on North America’s oldest pedestrian promenade, just a block from Parliament Hill.
Weekends from Feb 2 – 19, 2024, Sparks Street
Weekends from Feb 2 – 19, 2024, Sparks Street
WHO’S ON?
Acts not to be missed
World-class performers from Ontario and Québec bring years of training in blood, sweat, and smiles (no tears here) to amaze audiences of all ages in Ottawa’s beautiful Sparks Street.
ONTARIO
Bex in Motion
Weekend of Feb 16th
A show that blends comedy, acrobatics and mesmerizing hula hoop tricks.
A show that blends comedy, acrobatics and mesmerizing hula hoop tricks.
ONTARIO
Cowguy Jon
Weekend of Feb 2nd and 9th
A fast-paced spectacle blending comedy, juggling, magic, circus skills. Big laughs for the whole family!
A fast-paced spectacle blending comedy, juggling, magic, circus skills. Big laughs for the whole family!
ONTARIO
Double Experience
Weekend of Feb 2nd, 9th, and 16th
Music that feels as diverse and vital as a packed arcade.
Music that feels as diverse and vital as a packed arcade.
Ontario
Graven
Weekend of Feb 16th
Atmospheric, raw, passionate, and personal music with a wild, circus-like band of hyper-talented artists.
Atmospheric, raw, passionate, and personal music with a wild, circus-like band of hyper-talented artists.
QUÉBEC
InVivo Creations
Weekend of Feb 2
Des œuvres crée à partir de textes, de poèmes, de concepts esthétiques ou artistiques.
Des œuvres crée à partir de textes, de poèmes, de concepts esthétiques ou artistiques.
ONTARIO
Scott Jackson, Beatboxer
Weekend of Feb 16
Canadian Beatboxing Champion who has wowed audiences recreating any sound with only his voice, from the squeaky creak of a door hinge to the chopping blades of a helicopter
Canadian Beatboxing Champion who has wowed audiences recreating any sound with only his voice, from the squeaky creak of a door hinge to the chopping blades of a helicopter
QUÉBEC
Jean-Guy the Juggler
Weekend of Feb 2nd and 16th
An incredible, fast-paced unicycling and juggling show with big laughs!
An incredible, fast-paced unicycling and juggling show with big laughs!
QUÉBEC
Kaylie Kreatrix
Weekend of Feb 9th and 16th
QUÉBEC
Les Mécanos
Weekend of Feb 16th
Two crazy inventors try by all available means to refine the invention that will make them famous. A creative juggling extravaganza!
Two crazy inventors try by all available means to refine the invention that will make them famous. A creative juggling extravaganza!
ONTARIO
Nemesis
Weekend of Feb 16th
Beatboxing meats violin! A unique musical experience that is both energetic and captivating.
Beatboxing meats violin! A unique musical experience that is both energetic and captivating.
CANADA
North Fire Circus
Weekend of Feb 9th
A fiery spectacle of dazzling choreography, circus skills and live music.
A fiery spectacle of dazzling choreography, circus skills and live music.
CANADA
OK Naledi
Weekend of Feb 9th
Afro-House music project created by Queer, Motswana Canadian musician Kimberly Naledi Sunstrum.
Afro-House music project created by Queer, Motswana Canadian musician Kimberly Naledi Sunstrum.
ONTARIO
Silver Elvis
Weekend of Feb 9th
Mime, dance, clown, mask and music with the King!
Mime, dance, clown, mask and music with the King!
QUÉBEC
Les Ramoneurs / The Snowtroopers
Weekend of Feb 2
A jaw dropping, Star Wars themed performance including fire manipulation, fire breathing, pyrotechnics and more!
A jaw dropping, Star Wars themed performance including fire manipulation, fire breathing, pyrotechnics and more!
ONTARIO
Spencer Scharf
Weekend of Feb 2nd and 16th
A one-man band that captivates audiences with expressive fingerstyle guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, keyboard, harmonica and smooth tenor vocals.
A one-man band that captivates audiences with expressive fingerstyle guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, keyboard, harmonica and smooth tenor vocals.
ONTARIO
Alanna Stirling
Weekend of Feb 9th
A gender-fluid, genre-fluid vocal shapeshifter and multi-instrumental sorcerer performing vaudeville, rock’n’roll, folk, synthwave, jazz and everything in between.
A gender-fluid, genre-fluid vocal shapeshifter and multi-instrumental sorcerer performing vaudeville, rock’n’roll, folk, synthwave, jazz and everything in between.
Ontario
“Tiger“ Will Mason
Weekend of Feb 2nd and 16th
A powerful collection of original songs by a veteran band leader, solo performer, and backup musician.
A powerful collection of original songs by a veteran band leader, solo performer, and backup musician.
Ontario
Yoshi
Weekend of Feb 2nd
A fantastic show by an Ottawa native who never stops juggling.
A fantastic show by an Ottawa native who never stops juggling.
SCHEDULE
Weekends on
Sparks Street
Friday, February 2
6:00 to 9:30 pm
Saturday February 3
10:00 to 9:30 pm
Sunday, February 4
10:00 to 6:00 pm
Friday, February 9
6:00 to 9:30pm
Saturday, February 10
10:00 to 8:30pm
Sunday, February 11
10:00 to 6:00pm
Friday, February 16
6:00 to 9:30 pm
Saturday, February 17
10:00 to 9:30 pm
Sunday, February 18
10:00 to 9:30 pm
Monday, February 19
10:00 to 6:00 pm
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