Upcoming

Shows

Weekly and Monthly Events:

We are a live music space dedicated to performance, education and the live music experience. In the venue, all 80 seats face the stage providing a great listening space for Americana, folk, singer/songwriter, bluegrass, Celtic and traditional country music performances.

Tuesdays: Open Stage (sign up from 7, music at 8)
Friday Afternoons: Open Stage/Jam (12-4:30)
Sunday Afternoons: Acoustic Coffee House (1-4pm) We are taking a break for the summer and will return in September
First Wednesday of the Month: Bluegrass Wednesdays
Second Wednesday of the Month: Tyler Kealey’s Urban Campfire - please check the upcoming events below as the summer schedule is a bit different
Third Wednesday of the Month: TBD-Stay Tuned
Fourth Wednesday of the Month: Celtic Celebration

  • "We had such a great time at the Red Bird in Ottawa. The place has a vibe. We can't wait to come back."

    Tony Dekker, Great Lake Swimmers

  • “Simply one of the finest small venues: amazing staff, great sound and lots of artist consideration at ever angle and always seeking to be better… 5 stars”

    Jim Bryson

  • “Having the Red Bird in the heart of Ottawa’s downtown core has been a huge blessing. The Red Bird has breathed new life into the city's music scene”

    Julian Taylor

  • “Red Bird immediately feels like home to touring musicians; excellent sound and a golden community, Red Bird is what the Ottawa music scene needed.”

    Mia Kelly

Hours

Unless programming (shows etc) take us beyond regular hours, we will be open:

Monday through Friday
11:30am - 8:00pm

Saturday and Sunday
10am - 5pm