Wednesday evenings in Vanier are about to sound very good.
We’re thrilled to announce the return of Akoustik — the Vanier BIA’s award-winning free outdoor summer music series — for its 2026 season, running every Wednesday from July 15 through September 23 at St. Charles Market Square on Beechwood Avenue.
This year’s lineup features twenty-one artists across ten Wednesdays, showcasing the depth of talent from the Ottawa region and beyond. From folk to hip-hop, blues to Afro-fusion, singer-songwriters to indie rock and everything in between — there’s something for every ear.
A few highlights to watch for: JUNO Award winner Angelique Francis takes the stage September 2, alongside blues artist Lyle Odjick. Ottawa’s own Jeff & the Falcons return on July 22 with their signature vintage rock and classic soul. And the season closes September 23 with an all-Franco-Ontarian finale featuring JOLY and Moonfruits.
Each Wednesday features two 50-minute sets: the first at 6:00 PM, the second at 7:10 PM. Bring a chair or a blanket, grab a bite from a participating Vanier merchant, and settle in for one of Ottawa’s best-kept summer secrets. Concertgoers can also enjoy exclusive offers at neighbourhood restaurants and shops through our new Akoustik Merchant Offers program — just mention Akoustik at the counter.
The full lineup, artist bios, and Spotify links are now live at vanierbia.com/akoustik.
We’ll see you there.