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Ottawa Chamberfest Announces 2026 Summer Festival (July 23 to August 2)
Ottawa, ON – Ottawa Chamberfest announces its 2026 Summer Festival, running July 23 to August 2, featuring a wide-ranging program of international and Canadian artists, bold new music, major chamber collaborations, and free community events across 11 days in the Nation’s Capital. Set against Ottawa’s bicentennial year, the 2026 edition reflects a city celebrating 200 years of history, growth, and cultural expression.
Apr 21, 2026
Gala Noël: A Holiday Celebration Honouring 40 Years of the Musical Instrument Bank
Ottawa, ON – Inspired by PBS’s A Carnegie Hall Christmas Concert (1991) – but with a distinct Chamberfest twist! – Gala Noël promises a joyful, elegant, and heartwarming celebration that captures the magic of the holidays through music. This multifaceted evening will bring together the very best of Canada’s classical, operatic, and jazz talent for a spectacular start to the festive season.
Oct 28, 2025
Ottawa Chamberfest Welcomes Cate Proctor as Executive Director
Ottawa, ON – Ottawa Chamberfest is delighted to announce the appointment of Cate Proctor as its new Executive Director – effective May 5, 2025.
May 6, 2025
Ottawa Chamberfest announces 2025 festival lineup
Ottawa, ON – Chamberfest is back this summer with a bold celebration of chamber music magic – Friday, July 18 to Sunday July 27!
April 24, 2025
Capital Current Review: Cheng2 Duo mark Chamberfest homecoming with heartwarming performance
Bryan and Silvie Cheng bring down the house at Chamberfest.
August 8, 2024
Capital Current Review: Angela Hewitt pairs Mozart and Brahms to great effect at Chamberfest
Ottawa’s piano superstar Angela Hewitt wowed the crowd at Chamberfest with a stellar performance of Mozart and Brahms
August 4, 2024
CBC All in A Day Interview with Ahmed Moneka
Guest Host Kate Adach sat down with Ahmed Friday, August 2
Ahmed Moneka Arabic Jazz plays Chamberfringe Saturday, August 3
August 2, 2024
CBC All in A Day Interview with Kerson Leong
Guest Host Kate Adach sat down with Kerson Leong Friday, August 2
Kerson Leong plays Chamberfest Saturday, August 3 with “A Monster Program”
August 2, 2024
Capital Current Review: Pouliot and friends deliver rare performance of Mendelssohn’s Octet in elegant concert of romantic music
Canadian virtuoso violinist made a triumphant return to Chamberfest with a powerhouse programme of Romantic gems including Mendelssohn’s Octet
August 1, 2024
CKCU: David Dalle Show Profiles Ottawa Chamberfest
Danish String Quartet, Ahmed Moneka, Cris Derksen, Raphael Weinroth-Browne
August 1, 2024
Capital Current Review: Nicole Presentey and John Dapaah dazzle Chamberfest audience with piano duet
Nicole Presentey and John Dapaah deliver a stellar piano duet concert
July 31, 2024
In the news: CBC All in A Day Interview with John Kofi Dapaah & Nicole Presentey
Guest Host Kate Adach sat down with John Kofi Dapaah and Nicole Presentey
They play Chamberfest Tuesday, July 30 at the NAC
July 29, 2024
CKCU: Friday Special Blend: Chamberfesting!
Brooklyn Rider, Moskitto Bar, Raphael Weinroth-Browne, Sergio Emilio Parra, John Dapaah, Ambient Ensemble, Ottawa Bach Choir
July 26, 2024
Capital Current Review: Art of Time Ensemble kicks off Chamberfest with heartwarming Beatles tribute
…a classical and jazz inspired arrangement of the iconic Beatles album, hailed as one of the best of all time.
July 26, 2024
CBC All in A Day Interview with Brooklyn Rider & Ariadne Greif
Allan Neal sat down with Brooklyn Rider’s Johnny Gandelsman & soprano Ariadne Greif
They play Chamberfest Friday, July 26 at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre
July 26, 2024
I ♥ Radio: Patricia Boal interviews Carissa Klopoushak about Chamberfest 2024
Chamberfest Champions, Angela Hewitt, Yoga + Cello, and more
Originally broadcast on “Ottawa at Work” on NewsTalk CFRA
July 25, 2024
Capital Current Profile: Ottawa’s John Kofi Dapaah
In advance of Chamberfest, the artist discusses faith and the intersection of classical and jazz music
July 24, 2024
CKCU: Mar’s Local Connection looks at new releases and Ottawa Chamberfest
Art of Time, Andy Maize, Sloan, BNL, Jeremy Fisher, Gryphon Trio, Montréal Guitare Trio
July 23, 2024
Capital Current Profile: Nicole Presentey
In advance of Chamberfest, a look at her musical journey’s deep roots in Ottawa
July 19, 2024
La Scena: Ottawa Chamberfest: From Grieg to Gaga
La Scena’s Bridget Eisler looks at Chamberfest’s 30th Anniversary celebrations
May 31, 2024
Gabriela Montero on Radio-Canada International
Gabriela Montera sits down with Paloma Martínez Mendéz (in Spanish)
May 8, 2024
La Scena: Ottawa Chamberfest launches 30th Anniversary Festival
Ottawa Chamberfest will celebrate its past and look towards the future
May 31, 2024
Chamberfest is facing a cash crunch
And we’re not alone (Citizen excerpt)
April 9, 2024
CBC All in A Day Interview with Carissa Klopoushak
Chamberfest prepares for 30th Anniversary celebrations
February 15, 2024
Chamberfest Director of Artistic Planning & Community Engagement, Jenna Richards, publishes academic article with Lotus Centre’s Erin Parkes
January 8, 2023
