AXE Summer Worldfest 2026
Free
Outdoor Music
Arts
Sports
Festival
Theatre
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Friday, July 17, 2026
7:00 PM
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National Arts Centre
1 Elgin Street, Ottawa.
A three-day world music festival, bringing together international and local artists for a celebration of global music and culture. Each night pairs performers from different traditions — Colombian, West African, and Brazilian — for a mix of cumbia, Afro-rooted rhythms, and contemporary global sounds, opening with a free outdoor terrace show. Tickets: Thursday is FREE; Friday and Saturday concerts – from $25.
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