Everything About Music In Ottawa & Gatineau

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Today we will be discussing the local music scene in Ottawa and Gatineau. Obviously it is a very wide ranging subject to dive into, but hopefully there will be some info here to help you out.

The best Ottawa and Gatineau musical instrument stores seem like the logical place to start. Different lists for where to buy guitars and the best drum shops in your area will also be presented.

Expect there to be some crossover between those sections as some stores will have the leading guitar brands for sale like Gibson, Fender, or Keisel as well as all the keyboards, synthesizers, pedals, amps, or pretty much any supplies you may need.

Up next we will get into quality instrument repair shops near you. Some reading this may need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments and there is somebody out there that can assist.

Then it will be time to pivot to the best music lessons for kids or adults in the area. Following that local stores for music lovers that sell vintage CD’s and records will get a shout out.

We also think many of you will want to know about the best concert halls and live music venues here. Those who don’t want to buy a ticket might like our list of bars and restaurants that have live music around the city.

And we will get you out of here with the best festivals on the Ottawa and Gatineau music calendar. Stay with us til the end where you will find a map with the wide variety of stores and venues we are discussing pointed out.

You can find all of our posts on Canada right there if you are curious.

Musical Instrument Stores In Ottawa & Gatineau

When you want to go to one of the best musical instrument stores in Ottawa and Gatineau head to:

Since 1986 Spaceman Music has been selling electric, acoustic, and bass guitars near you as well as amps, PA systems, recording gears, microphones, keyboards, and effects pedals.

Granata Music Store sells, repairs, and offers lessons for electric, acoustic, bass, pianos, drums, keyboard, and voice from Monday through Saturday.

Archambault is an instrument and sheet music store in Gatineau that features guitars, digital pianos, percussions, home studio gear, and a variety of other instruments.

Where To Buy Guitars

If you are specifically trying to buy a guitar or guitar accessories check out:

You can choose from Class Axe’s wide range of new and used acoustic, electric, and bass guitars from top manufacturers as well as accessories, amplifiers, PA systems, and all related items from Tuesday through Saturday.

McKay is an independent Canadian manufacturer that excels at quality handcrafted bespoke guitars.

Electronic organs, guitars, pianos, and amps are sold at Lauzon Music where they also provide piano reconditioning and restoration services.

Guitar Tech in Gatineau will help you with setup, repair, clean up your guitar making a budget guitar play like a high end model or giving new life to your vintage instrument.

Earlier we linked you to Spaceman Music, Steve’s Music Store, and Long & McQuade Musical but we also need to mention them here in the guitar stores section.

Drum Shops Near You

And for the best drum shops in your area:

Local repair services for all types of drums and percussion instruments are provided at Dave’s from Monday to Saturday.

Professional guitars, basses, drums, keyboards, sound, and lighting equipment are sold at Fleet Pro from Monday to Saturday.

Other great places to buy drums from some different sections are Steve’s Music Store and Granata Music.

Instrument Repair

Musicare at 4534 Anderson Road excels at instrument maintenance and equipment rental services for schools and bands.

Lauzon, St John’s, Granata Music Store, and Dave’s Drum Shop are more options for quality instrument repairs. Another great place to get instrument repair is Guitar Tech.

Music Lessons

You will probably improve your skills by taking music lessons in your area at:

You can also get lessons at Granata Music from our instruments list.

Conservatoire De Musique De Gatineau offers piano, guitar, bass, violin, drum, and voice lessons.

School Of Music Sonart is providing students with top quality education through unparalleled teaching methods.

CD & Record Stores

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Musica Monette buys, sells, and tradesLP records in Gatineau along with 45’s, CD’s, DVD’s, Blu Rays, video games, videos, music books, and much more.

At Cédé Troqué You can choose from a myriad selection of new and used vinyl records, CD’s, cassettes, movies, accessories, vintage barware, books, posters, and art prints.

Expect to find a nice selection of soul, rock, jazz, blues, and disco vinyl records at Les Disquaires Sunrise as well as DVD’s and other items.

Ottawa & Gatineau Live Music Venues

These Ottawa and Gatineau live music venues are great places to see a concert or performance:

Music, comedy, theatre, and much more entertainment are hosted at Live on Elgin.

Chamberfest is a popular live music venue near you that has been hosting concerts, community engagements, and educational programs since 1994.

GigSpace promotes local musicians and artists through hosting concerts, masterclasses, workshops, exhibits, and education courses.

Restaurants With Live Music

These restaurants with live music in your area can be a lot of fun:

BDT – Les Brasseurs du Temps is a classy and intimate club and restaurant serving delicious dinner options in addition to hosting live music in Gatineau.

Le Troquet serves tropical dinners and cocktails to enjoy while listening to live bands and DJ’s.

Bars With Live Music

Plus there are bars that play live music too:

Minotaure is a nice bar featuring a wide variety of live music in Gatineau ranging from national touring artists to regional bands to occasional covers or tribute bands.

Resto-Bar Au Rendez-Vous is a cool place to hang with a variety of live rock and blues shows in addition to serving cocktails in a laid-back atmosphere all throughout the week.

Music Festivals In Your Area

And finally for the top music festivals near you:

The Ottawa Jazz Festival generally starts in late June and this local music festival is the perfect way to kick off the summer.

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Enjoy The Ottawa & Gatineau Local Music Scene

Well guys, we tried cover the scene as well as we could. You read about the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, where to go for lessons, vintage CD & record stores, concert halls and other live music venues like bars and restaurants, plus the best festivals near you.

Anyone that is still here probably knows bit about the local music scene themselves. If so feel free to tell us if we got anything incorrect, if we left any cool spots out, or just share your own thoughts in the comments at the end of the post.  No matter if you are trying to buy a new instrument, wanted some live entertainment, needed a vintage CD and record, or just wanted to learn more about music Ottawa and Gatineau we hope you enjoy yourself.

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