Ottawa International Buskerfest 2027

Join us on Sparks Street this coming August 7 to 9th for the 2026 edition of the Ottawa International Buskerfest . Catch our biggest lineup of performers to date, with past People’s Choice Award winning shows and incredible acts from around the World. It’s free to attend , family-friendly, and built around the simple, centuries-old magic of street performance: a circle of strangers, a daring act, and a reason to stop and watch. Four stages — three spread along Sparks Street, plus the new World Exchange Plaza site just south of the mall — each running a full day of scheduled shows. Circus Factory workshops at the Elgin end — drop-in circus skills, noon to 4 pm daily. Strolling performers roaming the crowd between sets — unscheduled and unmissable. Special evening events , including the ticketed Buskers & Burlesque.