JUL 29 – AUG 1, 2022
Catch all four days of the festival.
Head-on-down to Sparks Street every day from July 29 to August 1st to catch the greatest show in Ottawa! (Schedule subject to change). The festival is FREE… but the performers always appreciate donations!
MONDAY, AUG 1
HOT 89.9 Stage
10:30AM Tex Rexman
11:30AM Spring Action
12:30PM Orbax and Pepper Do Science
1:30PM Tex Rexman
2:30PM Spring Action
3:30PM Orbax and Pepper Do Science
5:00PM Grand Finale
MONDAY, AUG 1
Ontario Stage
11:00AM The Checkerboard Guy
12:00PM Rockabilly Joe
1:00PM Mike Wood
2:00PM The Checkerboard Guy
3:00PM Rockabilly Joe
4:00PM Paz Hockey Circus
MONDAY, AUG 1
Canada Stage
11:30AM Byron Bertram
12:30PM Sharon Mahoney
1:30PM Paz Hockey Circus
2:30PM Byron Bertram
3:30PM Sharon Mahoney
SOMETHING FOR EVERY AGE
Special Events
World-class performers from across the globe bring years of training in blood, sweat, and smiles (no tears here) to amaze audiences of all ages in Ottawa’s beautiful Sparks Street.
SATURDAY JUL 30 @ 9:00 PM • MARRIOTT HOTEL BALLROOM
Rag Bag Cabaret
Join comedian Rachelle Elie with a host of performers for a crazy, adults-only burlesque cabaret and variety show! Don’t miss it!
Adults only (18+).
Adults only (18+).
SUNDAY JUL 31 @ 9 PM • MARRIOTT BALLROOM
Buskers and Burlesque
Join Ottawa’s best burlesque performers and some of the world’s top variety artists in this risqué mashup of circus and vaudeville.
Adults only (18+).
Adults only (18+).
FRIDAY JULY 29 @ 9:15 PM • ONTARIO STAGE
The Fire Show
Join some of the world’s best fire performers as they literally light up Sparks Street. This year’s Fire show will feature North Fire Circus and the Sisters of Spin with their spectacular fire and light shows along with a cadre of other Incredible artists from around the world.
MONDAY AUG 1 @ 5:00 PM • HOT 89.9 STAGE
The Grand Finale
All all-out variety extravaganza! Catch 12 festival favourite acts — and more — putting on one last big show at Buskerfest. The Grand Finale show is always full of collaborations and crazy surprises, not to mention the People’s Choice Award presentation, so don’t miss it!