OTTAWA CONCERTS THIS WEEK: OCTOBER 26 TO NOVEMBER 1, 2026
Ottawa's five confirmed shows this week all land between Friday, October 30 and Sunday, November 1, and they split cleanly between rock and country. Canadian rock veterans Big Wreck headline Hard Rock Live on Friday with a new album due this month, while Warner Records Nashville artist Tyler Braden brings the first Canadian headlining tour of his career to the Bronson Centre the same night. On Halloween, Sleeping With Sirens play HISTORY, Live Nation's newest Ottawa venue, behind their eighth album. Sunday closes the weekend with two touring rock bands across town from each other: Los Angeles band The Wrecks at the Bronson Centre and Michigan emo band Hot Mulligan at HISTORY.
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Big Wreck, Friday, October 30 at Hard Rock Live. Fronted by Ian Thornley, Big Wreck are one of the defining Canadian rock bands of the last three decades, and they arrive in Ottawa with The Rest of the Story due in October. Earlier this year they toured the country alongside Live on the Like A Rollin' Thunder Tour; this is a headline night of their own. Doors are at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm.
Tyler Braden, Friday, October 30 at the Bronson Centre. Braden is a platinum country artist best known for his stripped-down cover of Role Model's 'Sally, When The Wine Runs Out' and originals including 'Horseshoes & Hand Grenades' and 'Dry County'. The Days of Gold Tour is his first headlining run across Canada, seven dates that began in Toronto on October 27.
Sleeping With Sirens, Saturday, October 31 at HISTORY. Kellin Quinn's band are touring An Ending In Itself, their eighth album, produced by Will Yip and released on Rise Records in June. HISTORY opened this year as Live Nation's newest Ottawa venue.
Ottawa Concerts This Week
Friday, October 30
Tyler Braden (Days of Gold Tour) @ Bronson Centre
Saturday, October 31
Sleeping With Sirens (An Ending In Itself Tour) @ HISTORY
Sunday, November 1
Frequently Asked Questions
What concerts are in Ottawa this week?
Five confirmed shows run from October 30 to November 1, 2026: Big Wreck, Tyler Braden, Sleeping With Sirens, The Wrecks and Hot Mulligan.
What time does Big Wreck start at Hard Rock Live Ottawa?
Doors are at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm on Friday, October 30.
Is Tyler Braden touring Canada?
Yes. The Days of Gold Tour is his first Canadian headlining run, including the Bronson Centre in Ottawa on October 30.
What concerts are on in Ottawa on Halloween?
Sleeping With Sirens play HISTORY on Saturday, October 31.
Where can I buy tickets for Ottawa concerts this week?
Every venue in the list above links to its official ticket or venue page.