Capital Music Awards 2026 - Nominee Reveal
Capital Music Awards 2026 - Nominee Reveal
Join us at this special press conference as we unveil this year’s nominees, launch Capital Music Awards ticket sales, and announce select official events for Capital Music Week. Come celebrate the artists, industry professionals, and creatives shaping the Ottawa-Gatineau music landscape, and get a first look at what’s ahead for one of the region’s biggest celebrations of music and culture.
Event Details:
Date: May 20, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: National Arts Centre, Peter A Herrndorf Place - 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8X5
Price: This is a FREE event
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Tickets for the Capital Music Awards officially go on sale on Wednesday, May 20th. The ceremony will take place on October 9, 2026, at the National Arts Centre’s Southam Hall, highlighting excellence across 13 categories and continuing to spotlight the region’s growing music industry.
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“Since 2020, the Capital Music Awards have recognized artists, creators, music workers, entrepreneurs, and industry members who play a vital role in nurturing Ottawa’s vibrant and diverse music sector. With every edition of the Capital Music Awards, our vision evolves to deliver a bigger and better platform to elevate Ottawa’s talent to the next level. The Capital Music Awards represent this community’s dedication to championing Ottawa artists and entrepreneurs on hometown stages and beyond.”
- Melanie Brulée, Executive Director, Ottawa Music Industry Coalition