Cheap Concert Tickets in Ottawa — Deals Under $50 (2026)
Sorted by lowest price · 23 events
Catching a show in Ottawa doesn't have to drain your wallet. This page rounds up upcoming events with tickets starting from under $50 — local indie concerts, comedy clubs, weeknight sports games, and touring tribute acts. Around Ottawa, mid-week shows at smaller rooms near Canadian Tire Centre regularly list starting from under $50, while upper-bowl Canadian Tire Centre tickets often dip below face value in the final hours before doors. In Canada, mid-week regional shows and CFL/NHL upper-bowl seats are usually the easiest sub-face-value picks, and presales through TD, Rogers, and venue mailing lists routinely beat the public on-sale. Prices are pulled live from official ticketing partners and sorted lowest first, so you can spot the best deals fast.
Electric Feel - indie sleaze dance party
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Emo Night Ottawa - Emo Prom
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The Neverminds, sundayclub, Laveda, Cardamom Years
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Heavy Lungs, BANEZEAN, Corascene
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Rachel Bobbitt, Lia Pappas-Kemps, Hannah Vig
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Family Man, Neon Ghosthouse, Hypersex Banshee
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Mei Semones
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Nora Kelly Band, Touch Grass, Leeny Jones
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Northcote, Thea May
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Shrek Rave
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Moontricks, DREZ
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The Listros - Into The Otherside Tour w/ thishellwithyou, Those Who and Runaway Kit
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Dan Bern, Orit Shimoni
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NOBRO, Neon Ghosthouse, Wet For Days
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Meltt
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Dean Johnson
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Letlive, Oxymorrons, FITH
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Jessi Cruickshank DJ's: Evening Club - A Dance Party w/ Xav Trudeau
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Noah Gundersen: Intimate Solo Performance of New Music
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Souls of Mischief
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Wheatus
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Time Fades Away: NY @ 80
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Jon Spencer
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Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest concert in Ottawa this month?▼
Right now, the cheapest listed concert in Ottawa on this page is "Electric Feel - indie sleaze dance party", starting from around $7.7 on 2026-08-15T03:00:00.000Z. The list is filtered from live ticketing data and sorted lowest price first, so the top result is always the current cheapest pick available here.
How early should I buy Ottawa concert tickets to save money?▼
It depends on demand. For sold-out and high-demand tours, presale (1–2 weeks before public on-sale) is usually the cheapest moment. For shows that aren't selling out, prices tend to drop in the final 24–72 hours before doors as sellers offload remaining inventory, and last-minute resale in Ottawa often falls below face value on weeknight shows.
When do ticket prices usually drop in Ottawa?▼
Ticket prices often drop in the final 24–72 hours before an event as sellers try to offload remaining inventory. Weeknight shows, off-peak seasons (January–March, late August), and non-headlining tour dates also tend to have lower face values and resale prices than weekend or marquee events.
Are there student discounts in Ottawa?▼
Many venues and promoters in Ottawa offer student discounts, rush tickets, or day-of deals for concerts, theatre, and sports. Bring a valid student ID to the box office, check the venue's website for student rush programs, and look for student-priced sections when booking online. University-affiliated venues frequently run the steepest student discounts.
Are there free events in Ottawa?▼
Yes — Ottawa hosts free concerts, community festivals, public art events, and free outdoor performances throughout the year, especially in summer. We maintain a dedicated free events page for Ottawa (linked below) that filters live listings down to free admission only.
Is resale safe for cheap Ottawa tickets?▼
Resale through official ticketing partners (Ticketmaster, AXS, SeatGeek, StubHub, viagogo) is generally safe and backed by buyer guarantees. Avoid social-media DMs, hand-written posts on classifieds, and unverified PDFs — those are the most common scams. Every listing on this page goes through Ticketmaster's verified network.
Where can I find low-cost events in Ottawa?▼
Low-cost events in Ottawa are easiest to spot by filtering ticketing platforms by price, following local venues and promoters on social media, and checking community calendars. This page does the filtering for you — showing only live events priced under $50 and sorted from cheapest up.