4 days / 4 stages
20+ performers / 175,000 people
An unforgettable experience.
July 29 – August 1, 2022 • Sparks Street
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!
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!
Give your family an event to remember! Join us for a hilarious and intimate show with the festival’s world-class circus and variety artists designed to amaze kids and parents alike. Family-friendly!
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!