# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ottawa New Music Festival 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 06 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Two days of cutting-edge contemporary classical music at the Ottawa Art Gallery's Alma Duncan Salon. Stretch Your Ears!About this EventFriday, November 6 @ 7pm: SHHH!! Ensemble & Squid in ChainsKicking off this year's edition, ONMF Artistic Directors SHHH!! Ensemble launch their third album of Canadian piano-percussion duo music, Starry Night. The new record flows through a dreamscape of beautiful and unexpected sounds. Music written especially for SHHH!! reflects on the night sky, distilling celestial motion into human scale, and exploring how dreams process emotions, memories, and even our own self-conception. SHHH!! Ensemble will perform a selection of works from their new album and guests will have the chance to purchase an early-bird copy of the record. Next, the all-star Vancouver-based trio Squid in Chains, featuring the combined talents of François Houle (basset clarinet and electronics), Douglas Schmidt (bandoneon and saxophone), and John Oliver (synthesizers, samplers, sound processing) take the stage. Each musician has had a distinguished career in music performance and creation, and the group brings together a wealth of individual musical and life experiences. Squid in Chains' eclectic improvised music presents a dialogue between electronic and acoustic sound, creating rich, ever-evolving sonic landscapes.Saturday, November 7 @ 10am: Art Crush Discovery ZoneArt Crush Discovery Zone is a hands-on 2.5-hour event for ages 6 and up, bringing children, teens, and adults together to explore music, sound, and performance in a relaxed, creative setting.Throughout the Alma Duncan Salon guests can move between different stations featuring string and percussion instruments, with musician facilitators there to help people try things out, experiment with sound, and get a closer look at how the instruments work. No musical experience is needed! The experience will be like a musical petting zoo; a chance to get up close to the instruments, discover their sounds, and try them for yourself.Midway through the event, violinist Marc Djokic will give a special solo performance, offering a chance to gather, listen, and experience the violin up close before the Discovery Zone continues.Saturday, November 7 @ 7pm: Young Artist Showcase & Rachel Fenlon performs 'Sing Nature Alive From My Insides'The evening opens with a short set of performances by young Ottawa pianists performing contemporary Canadian works.Next, Sing Nature Alive from My Insides is a 40 minute composition for self-accompanied soprano, piano, and live electronics, featuring live video projections. A multi-faceted and innovative project, bringing together Matthias McIntire’s contemporary approach to composing, Rachel Fenlon’s unique self-accompanied work, and a dynamic visual film world created by Jamie McMillan in response to the music. The poetry weaves a story in a dream-nightmare sequence. The live electronics are sourced sounds of nature, ocean waves, birds, waterfalls, as well as the live processing of Rachel’s voice.November 6🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMSHHH!! Ensemble Album Launch🕑: 08:30 PM - 10:00 PMSquid in ChainsNovember 7🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PMArt Crush Discovery Zone & Marc Djokic🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PMYoung Artist Showcase🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PMRachel Fenlon - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/ottawa-new-music-festival-2026/100001997965522662 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, music-festivals, festivals, live-music, performances, literary-art - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Ottawa Art Gallery - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 60, max: 60, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ottawa - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Ottawa Art Gallery - **lat**: 45.4253132 - **long**: -75.6879647 - **full address**: Ottawa Art Gallery, 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ottawa New Music Festival 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5602f797bb505788956b80ad613a2d152fbf497bd0cc3bb65b31109db85563eb-rimg-w1200-h1864-dc182838-gmir.jpg?v=1789216290 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ottawa New Music Festival 2026 being held? - **A:** Ottawa New Music Festival 2026 takes place on Fri, 06 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Ottawa Art Gallery, 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ottawa New Music Festival 2026? - **A:** Ottawa New Music Festival 2026 is organized by Ottawa New Music Creators. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ottawa New Music Festival 2026 is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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