
Aurora Ottawa
Festival
Friday, February 14
Saturday, February 15
@ Festival Plaza, Ottawa City Hall
The Aurora Ottawa Festival celebrates the unique magic of Ottawa winters…
Bringing the season to life with lights, music, and culture.
This year, we celebrate the rich heritages of Indigenous and French Canadian communities that make Ottawa winters so vibrant.
FESTIVAL LINEUP
FESTIVAL LINEUP

Friday Main Stage
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Festival Opening Ceremony
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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Jessy Lindsay ft. Qattuu
6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
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Larissa Desrosiers
7:15 PM – 8:00 PM
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Amanda Rheaume
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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DISKOMMANDER
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Saturday Main Stage
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Saturday Opening Ceremony
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
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La cadence du conteur – The storyteller’s rhythm
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
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PowWow Workout with Amanda Fox
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
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Larissa Desrosiers
3:00 PM – 4:00PM
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Makhena Rankin-Guérin
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Eazy El Dee
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Sam Faye ft. D-Track
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Mehdi Cayenne
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Monday, February 17
@ The Yard, Tanger Ottawa

Family Day at Tanger Stage
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Marquez the DJ
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM -
Makhena Rankin-Guérin (Workshop and Performance)
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
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Sam Faye
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM


Activities
Food Vendors
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The Sandwich Stop
Friday from 6:00 PM
Saturday from 12:00 PMThe Sandwich Stop is bringing French Canadian comfort food to Aurora! Warm up with a bowl of traditional pea soup, dig into a hearty pulled pork sandwich, or savour a rich, homemade chili. For a sweet finish, don’t miss the classic pudding chômeur, a true taste of Québec’s culinary heritage. Pair it all with a drink and enjoy the cozy flavours of winter.
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Beavertails
BeaverTails is available all season long at Festival Plaza and year-round at Tanger.
BeaverTails at City Hall serves up their famous Canadian pastries all season long, including throughout the festival. Located next to the Rink of Dreams, they offer warm, freshly made fried dough treats with classic toppings like cinnamon sugar, chocolate, and more—perfect for a sweet winter indulgence.
Sponsors
Main Festival Site
Festival Plaza, Ottawa City Hall
110 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON
Tanger Family Day Site
Tanger Ottawa
8555 Campeau Dr, Ottawa, ON
Contact
Contact
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