History Ottawa has officially opened its doors, bringing a major new cultural hub and music venue to Canada’s capital. Located at 47 Rideau Street in the ByWard Market, the 2,000-capacity venue delivers world-class artists, premium fan experiences and year-round programming to the city.
An expansion of the acclaimed History Toronto, the 35,000 square feet venue features state-of-the-art sound and lighting, elevated hospitality and flexible configurations for concerts, comedy, galas, community and corporate events and more. The venue expects to host 200 plus events annually.
“History Ottawa is bringing world-class live entertainment to our city and adding new energy to the ByWard Market and our downtown,” said Mayor MarkSutcliffe. “It’s creating good local jobs, supporting nearby businesses, and giving residents and visitors another great reason to come downtown. This is the kind of investment we want to see in Ottawa, and I’m thrilled to welcome History Ottawa and its artists, fans and team to our city.”
Erik Hoffman, president (Music), Live Nation Canada, said the opening represents the culmination of years of planning and a shared vision to create a world-class entertainment destination in Ottawa. “We are excited to welcome fans through our doors and introduce them to the intimate, high-energy experience that makes History such a special venue.”
